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The Amberley Fire Brigade is diving headfirst into a 24-hour swimming challenge to support those battling mental health struggles.
This weekend - February 24 and 25 - the team will brave the waters of Amberley Pool, symbolising the resilience required to navigate mental health challenges.
… View moreThe Amberley Fire Brigade is diving headfirst into a 24-hour swimming challenge to support those battling mental health struggles.
This weekend - February 24 and 25 - the team will brave the waters of Amberley Pool, symbolising the resilience required to navigate mental health challenges.
"As frontline responders, we witness the toll that mental health challenges take on individuals and families. We wanted to do something physically demanding to symbolise the strength needed to overcome these struggles,” Chris Reeves, one of the organising firefighters participating in the swim, said.
To kick off the fundraising initiative, the brigade will host a Gala Dinner on Friday, February 23.
Hosted by league star Richie Barnett, the event promises live music, delectable cuisine, and a live auction featuring exclusive items.
The Gala aims to raise funds for youth mental health charity I Am Hope, which currently needs $500,000 monthly to provide essential counselling services through its Gumboot Friday platform.
“The commitment and determination shown by the Amberley Fire Brigade in organising this event and taking on a gruelling challenge and organising this massive dinner is legendary. Their efforts will make a huge difference in supporting our mission to provide free counselling and mental health support to young people across New Zealand," I Am Hope founder Mike King said.
“We owe it to these amazing people in our community, like the Amberley Fire Brigade, for keeping our support going strong for kids who need it most."
Reeves encouraged local businesses and individuals to show their support by booking tables or sponsoring the event.
"This glamorous evening promises to be the highlight of the calendar, and we urge the community to join us in our mission to support mental health," he said.
KEY INFORMATION
Gala dinner: February 23, 6p, at the Amberley Tin Shed, Amberley Domain
Swim date: 12pm Saturday, February 24 to 12pm on Sunday, February 25 at Amberley Pool
Price: Table of 10 - $1500
Book your table now by emailing hamish@hpa.co.nz
Sponsorships: Gold - $4000 / Bronze - $2500
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We're looking for delicious carrot recipes to feature in NZ Gardener's April issue. Send your family's favourite ways to eat this easy-to-grow vege crop to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by February 25, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the April issue of NZ Gardener.
Monster Garage Sale!!!!!!
Kitty Kingdom Cat Rescue are holding a monster garage sale to raise much needed funds for the cats and Kittens in our care.
When?
Saturday 24 February from 9.00am until 3.00pm.
… View moreMonster Garage Sale!!!!!!
Kitty Kingdom Cat Rescue are holding a monster garage sale to raise much needed funds for the cats and Kittens in our care.
When?
Saturday 24 February from 9.00am until 3.00pm.
Where?
The McAlpines Pipe Band Hall, in the Rangiora New World car park.
What’s for sale?
Bric-a-brac * heaps of books * adult and children’s clothing * toys * kitchenware* household items * teddy bears * mirrors * plants * baking * sports items * jewellery * handbags * DVD’s * games * craft items * puzzles * pet toys and pet products * picture frames * cushions * blankets * and more!!!!!
Come and bag yourself a bargain and help us to help the cats and kittens! We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note that no goodies or treasures will be available for sale until the start time of 9.00am.
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… View moreIt could be our wonderful staff. Our vibrant communities. Our amazing amenities. Or just the peace of mind that our guaranteed fixed base weekly fee* brings. There are so many reasons to choose the Ryman lifestyle. We’d love to add one more reason to your list - $15,000 back for a limited time*.
If you sign up to one of our new home offers, you’ll get a $15,000 credit on settlement*.
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Eyreton hall (4 Mandeville Rd) meeting on Monday 19 February at 7.30 pm to discuss the hall's options with respect to the rapidly escalating cost of being connected to the electricity grid. Because the hall is categorised as 'non-residential' the daily charge is now over $6 and will … View moreEyreton hall (4 Mandeville Rd) meeting on Monday 19 February at 7.30 pm to discuss the hall's options with respect to the rapidly escalating cost of being connected to the electricity grid. Because the hall is categorised as 'non-residential' the daily charge is now over $6 and will increase again later this year. In January this year only 10 units (kWh) of electricity was used. Because of the very expensive daily charge, January's bill was $223 so each unit cost $22.30! In 2021 the daily charge was well under $2. Please attend our special meeting to offer useful advice and help us decide our options.
Hey neighbours! How has your power been treating you lately? Any sparks or stumbles in the past year?
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Corokia Gentys Green is a hardy New Zealand native plant with a small compact leaf. Very versatile - excellent for background planting, shelter, and clipped hedging. Perfect for hedging or as an individual specimen to add to your garden. Great for boundary.$4 per plant. Around 100 available. $4 per… View moreCorokia Gentys Green is a hardy New Zealand native plant with a small compact leaf. Very versatile - excellent for background planting, shelter, and clipped hedging. Perfect for hedging or as an individual specimen to add to your garden. Great for boundary.$4 per plant. Around 100 available. $4 per plant
February already and we are up and running ready for a great year. Meetings are every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Mainpower Oval Clubrooms - the Cricket Club - starting at 7 pm. We have speakers, competitions - which are optional, and Camera Craft nights when we learn more about our … View moreFebruary already and we are up and running ready for a great year. Meetings are every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Mainpower Oval Clubrooms - the Cricket Club - starting at 7 pm. We have speakers, competitions - which are optional, and Camera Craft nights when we learn more about our cameras etc. Next meeting - 20th February we have the well known photographer Kevin Clark - a most amusing speaker and along with the laughter we can learn so much. Everyone is welcome.
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
About 100 people gathered at a community meeting to "fight" a proposal to create a landfill in North Canterbury.
Christchurch company Protranz Earthmoving Ltd wants to establish a landfill at its quarry at White Rock, near North Loburn, north … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
About 100 people gathered at a community meeting to "fight" a proposal to create a landfill in North Canterbury.
Christchurch company Protranz Earthmoving Ltd wants to establish a landfill at its quarry at White Rock, near North Loburn, north of Rangiora.
Community meeting organiser Mike McCaleb said he was thrilled with the turnout at the Ashley Rugby Club rooms on Tuesday evening, where people expressed their opposition to the proposed landfill.
‘‘Better to have all these people to fight this thing with me, than to fight it alone from White Rock.’’
Residents at the meeting raised concerns about the risks to groundwater and the Karetu River, which a dozen households rely on for drinking and stock water.
McCaleb said he believed the quarry was unstable due to the limestone and porous rock, and the underground springs.
The prospect of more trucks driving up and down the road was also a concern, he said.
The group has set up a website to oppose the landfill [whiterock.org.nz] and was seeking environmental engineers and experts to help them.
Protranz was not invited to speak at Tuesday’s meeting.
The company recently invited neighbours to visit the site with its engineering consultants WSP.
‘‘Around 75 people showed up and it got a bit heated and unruly, so we didn’t want a repeat of that,’’ McCaleb said.
Protranz Earthmoving Ltd is seeking to restore the Whiterock Quarry, at 150 and 174 Quarry Rd, Loburn, to near its previous landform, by filling it with managed fill.
The proposed class 3 landfill would accept ‘‘inert and sorted construction and demolition waste, and contaminated soil material’’, a leaflet produced by the company says.
It would not accept uncontrolled construction and demolition waste, or municipal solid or green waste.
Protranz general manager Shaun Coakley acknowledged the concerns voiced by residents.
"I want to reassure the community that comprehensive site investigations have occurred and various technical reports will be completed, addressing factors such as stability and ground/underground (groundwater seepage) conditions."
The reports would be available as part of the consenting process.
He said the resource consent applications were being prepared to lodge with Environment Canterbury and the Waimakariri District Council.
The company proposed establishing ‘‘a relatively small" managed fill landfill 500,000 cubic metres.
He said the design exceeded best practice for the inert type of fill accepted, and there would be environmental and contingency measures.
Truck movements would be relatively low, with an average of one truck every 20 to 25 minutes, he said.
The Whiterock Quarry dates back to the 1950s.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Rapid growth at North Canterbury schools due to new housing developments is set to put pressure on classroom space.
Kaiapoi and Rangiora high schools have seen their roll size jump, while Amuri Area School is hoping some long-awaited new classrooms will… View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Rapid growth at North Canterbury schools due to new housing developments is set to put pressure on classroom space.
Kaiapoi and Rangiora high schools have seen their roll size jump, while Amuri Area School is hoping some long-awaited new classrooms will be built this year.
Principal Jason Reid said he expected Kaiapoi High School’s roll to pass 1050 for the first time this year, up from 450 in 2012.
A redevelopment of the school in 2018 boosted its maximum roll to 1100.
Reid said he has started speaking with the Ministry of Education about stage 2 of the development, which would allow for another building.
‘‘We have the land, so the key is what does it look like.
‘‘It needs to be carefully managed because we need to look long term and not just for the next five years.’’
Local primary schools, including Woodend School and Te Kura o Tuahiwi, have also experienced rapid growth as more houses are developed in Woodend, Ravenswood and Pegasus.
Kaiapoi’s population of 13,000 is projected to grow by 52% over the next 30 years, based on Stats NZ’s high growth scenario.
However, Reid said the school did not want to lose its community feel.
The school had just 450 students when Reid’s predecessor Bruce Kearney arrived in Kaiapoi in 2012
Kearney approached the Ministry of Education about the need for the new building, before moving to Rangiora High School nearly two years ago.
Ministry of Education Te Tai Runga (south) Hautū (leader) Nancy Bell said Kaiapoi High School has planned for a future capacity of 1800 students.
‘‘Roll growth would only be considered when there are increased numbers of in-zone students.’’
Rangiora High School’s roll was set to top 1750 students this year, including 400 year 9s and up up from 1660 last year.
The school’s roll was nearly 1800 in 2016, before dropping back to 1600 the following year, after the board of trustees was replaced by a commissioner.
‘‘It is not just about population growth. It shows people value what their local school has to offer and that hasn’t always been the case,’’ Kearney said.
He feared the Ministry of Education may reduce Kaiapoi’s zone, with Rangiora High School picking up more students.
Bell said Rangiora High School has a permanent capacity for 1740 students, with temporary onsite space for 1940 students.
‘‘We continue to monitor the rolls and capacity of all schools in the catchment to manage the network, with no current plan for a new primary or high school in the Waimakariri district.’’
Rangiora High School uses old prefab classrooms across the road, which were owned by the board of trustees.
But presiding member Simon Green said the board was planning to decommission the old prefabs because it wanted to have the entire campus on one site.
He said the board had not spent much time discussing roll growth, with the immediate focus on building a new cultural and learning centre, installing walls in the open plan Rakahuri building, a revamp of the school farm and planning a new performing arts centre.
Amuri Area School principal Matt Barlow (pictured) said his school roll finished last year on 375 students and he predicted more growth this year.
Planning for new classrooms began under his predecessor James Griggs, but the Ministry of Education had yet to set a date for the build.
‘‘Whether you are at 1750 or 350, the challenges are similar and you can only control what your site and your staffing allows,’’ Barlow said.
He said the growth was due to the booming tourism in Hanmer Springs and the influx of migrant workers on local dairy farms.
Kaiapoi High School’s board of trustees was contacted for comment.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
This week, we're celebrating love in all its forms, with some of our residents celebrating by sharing cherished memories, including their wedding dresses and the beautiful stories behind them.
An array of wedding dresses, ranging from the modern to the traditional, were on display along … View moreThis week, we're celebrating love in all its forms, with some of our residents celebrating by sharing cherished memories, including their wedding dresses and the beautiful stories behind them.
An array of wedding dresses, ranging from the modern to the traditional, were on display along with dozens of amazing wedding photos dating back to the 1800s in a nod to Valentine’s Day.
“With it being Valentine’s Day this week, we wanted something that would be inclusive of all the residents, those who are still lucky enough to have their partners but also those sharing happy memories of those that they have lost.”
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