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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
The fate of a proposed flyride in Hanmer Springs is being considered behind closed doors in the Canterbury tourist town this week.
An Environment Court hearing got under way on Monday afternoon (March 18) in the Hanmer Springs Hotel ballroom, but local … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
The fate of a proposed flyride in Hanmer Springs is being considered behind closed doors in the Canterbury tourist town this week.
An Environment Court hearing got under way on Monday afternoon (March 18) in the Hanmer Springs Hotel ballroom, but local residents are unable to attend.
Community leaders spoken to by Local Democracy Reporting on Monday said they were just hoping to get a final decision ‘‘one way or the other’’, after a drawn-out process.
The hearing was first held in February last year and was adjourned until November, when it was postponed due to illness.
It was transferred to Hanmer Springs due to a lack of capacity in Christchurch, with the closed door hearing getting under way this week before Judge Lauren Semple.
A consent was granted to the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa by a Hurunui District Council appointed commissioner nearly two years ago.
The resource consent application was to install and operate a gravity-based recreation activity at Conical Hill Reserve.
But it was appealed to the Environment Court by The Friends of Conical Hill Incorporated.
The hearing is expected to run throughout the week, hearing submissions from the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa, the council and the Friends of Conical Hill.
If successful, it would be the latest adrenaline venture for the Canterbury tourist town.
During the consent process, submitters opposed to the flyride said it would have a visual impact on the recreation character, biodiversity and horse trails in the area.
Concerns were also raised about parking, traffic congestion, noise, along with the risk of fire, and devaluation of properties.
Supporters believed the venture would bring value and benefits to the Hanmer Springs community and the wider district, and promote the village as a fun, healthy and interactive place to visit.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri’s council boss is not amused with a belated request to contribute to the running costs of Christchurch’s new stadium.
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger has formally written to his Waimakariri and Selwyn counterparts and to Environment … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri’s council boss is not amused with a belated request to contribute to the running costs of Christchurch’s new stadium.
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger has formally written to his Waimakariri and Selwyn counterparts and to Environment Canterbury chairperson Peter Scott asking the three councils if they would be willing to contribute to the operating costs of Te Kaha, Christchurch Stadium.
Waimakariri District Council chief executive Jeff Millward said the council would consider the matter in the coming weeks, but any contribution would be subject to full consultation with ratepayers.
‘‘From the designs, it looks like a fantastic facility, but we were never consulted and we haven’t been included in coming up with the design features.’’
It was unclear whether ratepayers would be asked for a fixed charge, or whether it would be based on distance or on capital value.
‘‘We can’t go out to the community until we understand what that looks like,’’ Millward said.
He acknowledged Waimakariri ratepayers contributed to the Canterbury Museum, but that was subject to Government legislation, so any stadium contribution would likely be voluntary.
In the letter, Mauger acknowledged the Christchurch City Council had decided to build the stadium and would fund its construction.
But he stressed the stadium would provide benefits to the wider region.
A 2019 report suggested Te Kaha’s operating costs were likely to exceed its income by $4.2 million a year, which would cost Christchurch ratepayers an average of $144 a year without outside support.
The $683 million Te Kaha project will have a seating capacity of 30,000 for sports events and is due to be completed in 2026.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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Hi fellow Kaiapoi Residents , I’m looking for a Joiner to make a cabinet for my housebus , could anybody recommend someone or know off anybody who would like a bit of extra cash , thanks in advance
We bought this to use in our housebus, and has been used once BUT Sylvia and I are now travelling NZ in the bus , so no room to store Paid $ 250 new , but we will let it go for $ 120 pickup is Christchurch only as we are here for 3 weeks
By reporter Keiller MacDuff:
Waimakariri District Council has proposed the lowest rates rise in Canterbury, but it will mean deferring $120 million of projects.
The council reviewed all its current projects to find the savings in its draft 10-year plan, which is out for consultation from … View moreBy reporter Keiller MacDuff:
Waimakariri District Council has proposed the lowest rates rise in Canterbury, but it will mean deferring $120 million of projects.
The council reviewed all its current projects to find the savings in its draft 10-year plan, which is out for consultation from Friday to April 15. This plan sees an originally-proposed 19% rates rise more than halved to 8.94%.
Projects slated to be pushed back, or scaled back, include:
- The aquatics strategy, which would have included a hydrotherapy pool for Kaiapoi and a hydroslide at Rangiora at a cost of $15m.
- Environmental projects, such as better physical access, more toilets and walking tracks in parks and reserves, and rangers to work with community groups and tackle weeds and pest control.
- Decisions on sports facilities such as the Southbrook Sports Club upgrade and development of the cricket oval.
- A permanent infrastructure resilience team and flood recovery fund.
Upgrades of the Trevor Inch Memorial Rangiora Library and Civic building.
The council is asking if the community is prepared to pay for two major roading projects, which could result in an average rate increase of $56.62 per household per year if the government does not provide an anticipated $15.5m.
The draft LTP warns of a high level of uncertainty around NZTA’s funding for the Rangiora Eastern Link, which is intended to reduce congestion through Southbrook, provide an alternate link to State Highway 1 and allow for housing and business growth to the east of Rangiora; and to replace the narrow Skew Bridge in West Kaiapoi.
Mayor Dan Gordon said it had been a challenging budget, but the council’s proposal was “prudent and responsible”.
He said cost pressures were inevitable given rising inflation and the impact of increased insurance, labour and construction costs.
Even with the deferrals of “non essential projects”, the council proposes spending $693m over the next decade, between replacing assets, increasing services and accommodating anticipated growth, Gordon said.
The district’s population of about 71,000 is projected to reach 100,000 by 2050.
The Christchurch City Council’s draft long-term plan (LTP) proposes an average rates increase of 13.24% from July, Hurunui District Council has proposed a rates rise of 12.37%, Selwyn residents face a proposed average 16% rates rise, while regional council Environment Canterbury has floated an average rates rise of 24%.
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8-10 metres of 3-4 cm pipe
a few metres of 4-6 cm pipe
Happy to pay if necessary ... or take a boot load of recyclables to the tip … View moreDoes anyone have a lengths of plastic pipe lying around that they no longer want?
Total Amounts required (bit happy to collect bits of pipe from multiple people:
8-10 metres of 3-4 cm pipe
a few metres of 4-6 cm pipe
Happy to pay if necessary ... or take a boot load of recyclables to the tip in exchange. Whatever works.
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Tangleby Gardens is opening up its beautiful gardens for the first time for the Tangleby Gardens Big Easter Egg Hunt.
For every one of our gorgeous bunnies with their own wardrobe purchased you receive a ticket to the Easter Egg Hunt next Sunday 24th March at 9.45am. We will enjoy a Tangleby … View moreTangleby Gardens is opening up its beautiful gardens for the first time for the Tangleby Gardens Big Easter Egg Hunt.
For every one of our gorgeous bunnies with their own wardrobe purchased you receive a ticket to the Easter Egg Hunt next Sunday 24th March at 9.45am. We will enjoy a Tangleby morning tea and then start on the hunt.
The bunnies can be purchased at:
Emmas at Oxford
I'adore in Rangiora
Little Freds at Fendalton Mall
Cosco in Merivale
Picadilly Bookshop in the Avonhead Mall
Gifts and Finds in Cheviot
Smartypants in Wigram
Up the Garden Path in Hanmer Springs
Or online at www.tangleby.co.nz...
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Good sized plants. Looks like buxus when grown but grows at twice the speed. Tiny oval dark green leaves. Plant in full sun or semi shade. Ideal plant to shape into balls cones etc perfect for planting now $3.50 per plant
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