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Saturday, 30th April, the Museum is holding a tour of the Rangiora Anglican Cemetery, looking at headstones of early noted Rangiora residents. Meet at the Edward Street entrance at 1.30pm. All welcome. Enquiries to Ann, 033137592.
Putting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.
Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole … View morePutting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.
Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole family, sent to your inbox on Saturday mornings. As a bonus you'll also get our Weekend Baking collection, perfect for filling the baking tins, lunchboxes, or just that 4pm gap.
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Making the move to a Ryman retirement village while you’re independent allows you to enjoy everything that’s on offer.
With assisted living, resthome, hospital and dementia care also onsite, if your partner needs care before you, knowing the village care centre is only a short stroll away … View moreMaking the move to a Ryman retirement village while you’re independent allows you to enjoy everything that’s on offer.
With assisted living, resthome, hospital and dementia care also onsite, if your partner needs care before you, knowing the village care centre is only a short stroll away will help ease this transition.
Care options vary between villages.
Rangiora Menz Shed is fundraising for a new shed. We would very much appreciate free not over rusted horse shoes so we can make garden art to sell. If you can help with shoes or know of anyone who has any please get in touch
thank you so very much
Rae
26 books, some hard cover, some like new, sell as one lot, pick up from Rangiora, $50
Choose pretty patterned paper to make découpage eggs, then wrap them in bunny ear napkins to create a gorgeous table setting. Get creative with your Resene paint colours.
Find out how to create your own.
Does anyone on neighbourly have lemons dropping off their tree? If so, do you think I could have a few please? Ring me on 3133003 please. Cheers,
From local democracy reporter Adam Burns:
A disappointed Returned Services Association (RSA) president in North Canterbury is accepting a decision to put off upgrades to Kaiapoi's Riverbank Walkway and Memorial Reserve, for at least another two years.
It comes after recommended changes to … View moreFrom local democracy reporter Adam Burns:
A disappointed Returned Services Association (RSA) president in North Canterbury is accepting a decision to put off upgrades to Kaiapoi's Riverbank Walkway and Memorial Reserve, for at least another two years.
It comes after recommended changes to the design inflated the project out to $271,000 — more than double what was originally budgeted.
The Waimakariri District Council has now agreed to defer the project until the 2023-24 financial year, so the upgrades could be funded appropriately within the council's long term plan.
Development of the walkway through the reserve was approved at the Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board meeting in November, due to its poor condition.
Major design changes include an extension of the reserve into a street adjacent to the site, reduced kerb heights, new terraces and lighting treatments.
Kaiapoi RSA president Neill Price has been involved in discussions with community leaders as project plans advanced and said he understood council's position.
"We're disappointed but we fully understand the situation and appreciate what the council have done for us over the years," he said.
"We're not expecting any big changes on the reserve this year."
He said the RSA was pragmatic and conscious of the need to "keep rates down".
"We have to accept what the situation is."
Price hoped some features could be completed sooner, including the install of an additional flagpole at the eastern end of the reserve.
The matter was hotly debated at the last council meeting after councillor Kirstyn Barnett criticised how the plans had transpired, amid tough economic times.
"When do we say enough is enough ... we've poured millions of dollars in to the Kaiapoi area.
"I'm really concerned about us adding costs by deferring projects, doubling the scope and doubling the budget.
"The intention is great but the process is wrong."
Deputy mayor Neville Atkinson fiercely refuted these sentiments and defended the economic contributions into the town.
"It's had millions of dollars spent on it because there was a little thing called an earthquake.
"This council decided to rebuild it back better of which it has done.
"It hasn't got anything excessively over-the-top outside of that."
Council greenspace manager Grant MacLeod said cost increases due to inflation was a possible factor.
Local democracy reporting: Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air
Arthur will be at the WELCOME MARKET at the Rangiora show grounds today from 3 to 7 pm with his Raupo Seedhead Garden Sculptures, Bird Feeders, Fairy House Fronts and plants.
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