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This Friday 26th August, Cancer Society DAFFODIL DAY, I will have potted daffodils for sale some in flower and some in bud. 2 sizes at $8 and $10 with $3 going to the CANCER SOCIETY from every pot sold. Look for the table at 143 Percival street outside the CANCER SOCIETY OFFICE, (beside the old … View moreThis Friday 26th August, Cancer Society DAFFODIL DAY, I will have potted daffodils for sale some in flower and some in bud. 2 sizes at $8 and $10 with $3 going to the CANCER SOCIETY from every pot sold. Look for the table at 143 Percival street outside the CANCER SOCIETY OFFICE, (beside the old court house)between 10 AM AND 4 PM.
The NZ Compare Awards are back... and we have introduced MOBILE Awards for the first time returning as an in-person celebration with a Gala Awards night hosted by Mike McRoberts in Auckland on December 1st 2022.
Recognising excellence, leadership and innovation in the New Zealand utility … View moreThe NZ Compare Awards are back... and we have introduced MOBILE Awards for the first time returning as an in-person celebration with a Gala Awards night hosted by Mike McRoberts in Auckland on December 1st 2022.
Recognising excellence, leadership and innovation in the New Zealand utility sectors, the NZ Compare Awards are back for the 6th year and in response to consumer demand, we have introduced MOBILE Awards for the first time.
As the boundaries between the utility industries continue to blur the organisers have responded to growing demand to increase the categories and industries celebrated by the NZ Compare Awards and will now recognise excellence and achievement within New Zealand’s BROADBAND, ENERGY and MOBILE sectors for the first time.
Award categories are consumer driven and informed by the 300,000 Kiwis who use NZ Compare websites each month. Winning carries real gravitas with the Kiwi consumer and the awards represent an opportunity to be confident in the talent and vision your company has worked so hard towards. This significant event will recognise the companies that provide New Zealanders with the very best products and services across these essential industries.
The NZ Compare Awards are supported by a wide range of companies including Movinghub, Vector Metering, Chorus, realestate.co.nz and Neighbourly. The prestigious awards will recognise the companies that provide New Zealanders with the very best products and services in their industries. With a range of different categories including best home and mobile provider, best customer support, fastest service, best rural provider and best broadband innovation.
Winning an NZ Compare Award depends on a combination of criteria. These include consumer surveys and reviews on the NZ Compare websites and decisions from our expert judging panel.
"Judged by an independent panel of New Zealand experts and presented at our gala awards event, the NZ Compare Awards provide a unique stage on which we recognize and reward the achievements of the New Zealand utility sectors." said Gavin Male, CEO of NZ Compare.
So what do you think? Give a shout out to your favourite utility provider here - not just for doing their job... we want to hear about those that go above and beyond! Who should be a winner?
What are the biggest issues your region is facing? Take part in the NowNext Local survey and you could win a one of twenty $100 Prezzy Card for your opinion.
Whether it’s how happy you are or if you plan on staying long term, the NowNext Local survey is getting a snapshot of how kiwis are … View moreWhat are the biggest issues your region is facing? Take part in the NowNext Local survey and you could win a one of twenty $100 Prezzy Card for your opinion.
Whether it’s how happy you are or if you plan on staying long term, the NowNext Local survey is getting a snapshot of how kiwis are feeling.
From local democracy reporter David Hill:
Enterprise North Canterbury (ENC) is celebrating 20 years of supporting local business.
Launched in 2002 by the Waimakariri and Hurunui district councils, ENC was established to promote economic development in the region.
‘‘Right from the … View moreFrom local democracy reporter David Hill:
Enterprise North Canterbury (ENC) is celebrating 20 years of supporting local business.
Launched in 2002 by the Waimakariri and Hurunui district councils, ENC was established to promote economic development in the region.
‘‘Right from the get-go, ENC has been all about supporting local,’’ says chief executive Heather Warwick, who has been with the agency since 2003.
‘‘We have stuck to this across the board over the past two decades, supporting new and existing local businesses with our economic development team.’’
ENC also supports tourism in the Waimakariri district through Visit Waimakariri and more recently created the Made North Canterbury brand to support local food and beverage producers.
Warwick said the earthquakes and Covid-19 had kept the agency busy.
The first of the quakes, in September 2010, had a significant impact on Kaiapoi with some redevelopment work going today.
‘‘The past 20 years have thrown a significant number of challenges our way,’’ she said.
‘‘So many of our local businesses needed support to rebuild and recover (from the 2010 quake), which was of course followed by aftershocks and more major earthquakes in 2011 and then again in 2016.’’
By partnering with the Ministry of Social Development, ENC was able to assist hundreds of businesses affected by the earthquakes with support, advice, information and funding.
Covid-19 presented a new set of challenges as the country went into lockdown, Warwick said.
The small ENC team supported more than 900 local businesses through the lockdown and in the aftermath.
ENC’s business development team received a commendation at the 2021 Economic Development New Zealand Awards for its efforts to support businesses during this period.
Aside from these challenges, ENC has supported and developed a number of projects and partnerships to support local businesses, Warwick said.
These included supporting the Hurunui Water Project to get off the ground in 2004, the North Canterbury Business Awards held every two years since 2008, establishing the ENC Business Centre in Kaiapoi and creating the Made North Canterbury brand.
On Friday 26th August POTTED DAFFODILS will be for sale outside the NORTH CANTERBURY CANCER SOCIETY OFFICE, 143 PERCIVAL STREET(next to the old court house). Some will be in flower and some will be ready to flower in a few days.$3 from every sale will go to the CANCER SOCIETY. $8 FOR A POT OF 3 … View moreOn Friday 26th August POTTED DAFFODILS will be for sale outside the NORTH CANTERBURY CANCER SOCIETY OFFICE, 143 PERCIVAL STREET(next to the old court house). Some will be in flower and some will be ready to flower in a few days.$3 from every sale will go to the CANCER SOCIETY. $8 FOR A POT OF 3 BULBS AND $10 FOR A POT OF 4 BULBS. There will also be some potted tulips yet to bud up and flower.
GREAT BARGAINS AT THRIVE OP SHOP RANGIORA.
$2 discount rack, many winter items AND our $1 bin specials in front of our shop. Be in quick for some great bargains this week.
Dear neighbours,
Meet our Houseplant Hero competition winner Alan Mckenzie! If all sheds came like that, we want one too. Congratulations to Alan and his many many houseplants.
A big thank you and round of applause for Neil Steward, my hero yesterday who came to my rescue with jump leads in New World car park. Community spirit at its best!
Mountain Meadows Charitable Trust Popup Food Banks on Tuesday at Woodend and Wednesday at Dudley Park are CLOSED this week due to Covid. Will resume again 30th & 31st August.
Our passions and mahi play a large part in our legacy. When we channel that mahi into championing causes and giving back, that legacy is carried as inspiration for generations to come.
The rymanhealthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau celebrates Kiwis aged 70 and over… View moreOur passions and mahi play a large part in our legacy. When we channel that mahi into championing causes and giving back, that legacy is carried as inspiration for generations to come.
The rymanhealthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau celebrates Kiwis aged 70 and over who continue to inspire, champion causes, and give back, building lasting legacies that make us all proud to call New Zealand home.
Making it onto the first rung of the property ladder can be an incredibly rewarding journey – and Stuff is here to help you through.
Stuff Homed has launched the First Time Buyers’ Club, an email series to help you navigate the equal-parts exciting and terrifying process of buying your first… View moreMaking it onto the first rung of the property ladder can be an incredibly rewarding journey – and Stuff is here to help you through.
Stuff Homed has launched the First Time Buyers’ Club, an email series to help you navigate the equal-parts exciting and terrifying process of buying your first ever home. When you join our six-week LearnStuff course, you’ll get an email every week giving you all the basics on what you need to know, who you need on your side, and what you need to do at each stage of the journey.
We can’t make the houses any cheaper, but we can guide you through the process, share some tips from the experts, and help you avoid some of the trips and traps.
Sign up (it's free) and get started on your house-buying journey.
Both in excellent condition no rips, tears ,slight fading on seat area. Mid green although look more gold in photo, come with a cushion each. H.80cms W 64cms D80cms.Welcome to view. Will sell separately. Tele 03 3270633 $200 each
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By DAVID HILL, Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council is seeking feedback on new urban housing rules.
The passing of the Resource Management (Enabling Housing Supply and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021 has directed the council to adopt medium density housing for the … View moreBy DAVID HILL, Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council is seeking feedback on new urban housing rules.
The passing of the Resource Management (Enabling Housing Supply and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021 has directed the council to adopt medium density housing for the district’s main urban areas.
As a result, the council is notifying variation 1 and 2 to the proposed Waimakariri District Plan, which was notified in September last year.
The changes will affect Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Woodend (including Ravenswood) and Pegasus.
Planning regulation and environment general manager Tracy Tierney said the new standards would allow development of up to three residential units and buildings up to three storeys high.
There would be a height limit of 11 metres (plus 1m for a pitched roof) without a resource consent.
‘‘The council is required to adopt the density standards, objectives and policies, meaning there is limited scope to influence these standards – both by council and the community,’’ Tierney said.
‘‘However, your submissions on the variation are still important and may influence the way in which they are incorporated into the District Plan.
‘‘We encourage everyone to participate in the process to let the council know your views.’’
Tierney said there was still some scope for the council to deem some areas as ‘‘inappropriate’’ for intensification.
This included ‘‘parts of Kaiapoi that have been identified as potentially having a natural hazard risk due to flooding’’.
‘‘We would appreciate local intel as well,’’ she said.
Public drop-in sessions will be held in Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Woodend/Pegasus to give the community the opportunity to talk to planners.
Council staff expected to notify the summary of submissions to the proposed District Plan later this year.
Hearings on the proposed District Plan and variations 1 and 2 are likely to be held at the same time next year.
■ For more information and to make a submission go to waimakariri.govt.nz/planning/district-plan/district-plan-changes/council-plan-changes.
Drop-in sessions:
Tuesday, August 23, Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre, 3.30pm to 6pm.
Thursday, August 25, Pegasus Community Centre, 3.30pm to 6pm.
A ‘Friend of the Submitter', Jane West, is available to assist residents in making a submission. Phone 03 3243324 or email WDCMDRS@jwest.co.nz.
Submissions on variations 1 and 2 to the proposed District Plan close on Friday, September 9.
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