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The Pet Life.
It’s the life you share with your pet, and the life they share with you. We believe the pet life’s a life worth protecting.
Which is why we are dedicated to helping pets live longer, healthier and happier lives every day.
We’re proudly born and bred in New Zealand, and … View moreThe Pet Life.
It’s the life you share with your pet, and the life they share with you. We believe the pet life’s a life worth protecting.
Which is why we are dedicated to helping pets live longer, healthier and happier lives every day.
We’re proudly born and bred in New Zealand, and are equally proud to partner with the NZ Veterinary Association and Pet Refuge. Just two ways we’re there to support the Pet Life community.
Protect the Pet Life.
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Chlorine exemption applications have been withdrawn by the Waimakariri District Council due to ‘‘impossible’’ drinking water standards.
Mayor Dan Gordon said he has raised concerns with Local Government Minister Simeon Brown about the Water … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Chlorine exemption applications have been withdrawn by the Waimakariri District Council due to ‘‘impossible’’ drinking water standards.
Mayor Dan Gordon said he has raised concerns with Local Government Minister Simeon Brown about the Water Services Act’s drinking water standards, which are imposed by national regulator Taumata Arowai.
‘‘In my conversation with the new minister I raised that it is almost impossible to achieve an exemption under the new standards, so maybe it is something that needs to reviewed,’’ he said at a council meeting on Wednesday.
The council voted to withdraw its applications for chlorine exemptions for the Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Oxford urban and Waikuku Beach drinking water supplies for now, and to write to Brown asking him to reconsider the standards.
An application for the Cust water supply was declined last year, while the Woodend-Pegasus exemption application is still being considered.
Three Waters manager Kalley Simpson said the council would have a better idea of what was needed to achieve chlorine exemptions once it had received feedback from the Woodend-Pegasus application.
‘‘We believe our applications in their current form would be declined, based on the Cust decision, so we need to withdraw and look to resubmit when we have done the necessary work.’’
He said initial estimates suggested it would cost up to $100 million to bring the six urban supplies up to an acceptable standard to receive a chlorine exemption.
The Rakaia Huts drinking water supply in the Selwyn district has received a chlorine exemption for five years, with conditions, Simpson said.
The council opted to chlorinate all of its drinking water supplies last year, after the Cust application was declined.
But Gordon said the council had not given up.
The Waimakariri district was one of the last to chlorinate its water supplies and the had long believed it had ‘‘gold standard’’ drinking water, which was fed to deep underground aquifers, Gordon said.
‘‘We have pushed back as strongly as we could and it is clear we are going to have to do more work to comply, but we are not giving up.’’
‘‘I don’t like the position we are in, but we are obligated to follow the law.
‘‘In order to achieve exemptions, the bar is incredibly high, so we need the new Government to consider whether that is acceptable.’’
Health experts recommend chlorine to kill harmful natural organisms that can grow in water, such as bacteria, viruses and parasites, and to make it safe to drink.
World Health Organisation studies show the small amount of chlorine needed to treat drinking water is safe for people.
Chlorine added when the water leaves the treatment plant continues to protect the drinking water by killing bacteria that enters the system, Taumata Arowai says on its website.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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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
Beautiful black & green Taffeta silk dress and bolero designed and made by award winning designer Sonya Smith. Includes matching clutch bag and fascinator. Size 12-14. Worn once, Paid over $1500 , asking $750 ono cash, pickup is Rangiora
Classical crossover singer Rebecca Nelson told a captivated Cambridge audience how the town holds a special place in her heart for several reasons.
Rebecca’s performance was one of three shows lined up to entertain residents and soon-to-be residents of Ryman Healthcare’s Patrick Hogan … View moreClassical crossover singer Rebecca Nelson told a captivated Cambridge audience how the town holds a special place in her heart for several reasons.
Rebecca’s performance was one of three shows lined up to entertain residents and soon-to-be residents of Ryman Healthcare’s Patrick Hogan Village in Cambridge, Hilda Ross Village down the road in Hamilton and James Wattie Village in Havelock North.
Describing her connection to Ryman, she says: “It feels like coming home and performing for friends and family.”
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Monster Garage Sale!!!!!!
Kitty Kingdom 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 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 * 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.
Donations are still being gathered! If you have clean, saleable items to donate please contact Tina to arrange drop off (027 804 1524). No large furniture items please.
We will have a bake stand and a plant stall at our sale so we are also putting a call out for kind bakers and our supporters of the green fingered variety!
In vey good condition. Around the 1950's era. Only $45 cash, or payment by bank transfer. Pickup is in Rangiora.
This Valentine’s Day, why not snuggle up with your loved one for a movie night in?
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It's back for a fifth year! Recognise the best local businesses in your neighbourhood by nominating them in the 2024 Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.
Whether it's a bakery team who occasionally sneak you an extra sweet treat, a supermarket employee that's helped carry your bags… View moreIt's back for a fifth year! Recognise the best local businesses in your neighbourhood by nominating them in the 2024 Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.
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Plus your nomination could help a small business win over $10,000 worth of prizes!
Be a local hero yourself; give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2024 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Does anyone have something like this they are wanting to sell? Just after something to last me until my alternator is fixed.
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Corokia Gentys Green is 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 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
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