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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Kāinga Ora is redeveloping some of its properties in Kaiapoi and Rangiora to meet a growing demand for social housing in the Waimakariri district.
A recent report prepared for the Waimakariri and Hurunui District Councils highlighted a lack of adequate… View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Kāinga Ora is redeveloping some of its properties in Kaiapoi and Rangiora to meet a growing demand for social housing in the Waimakariri district.
A recent report prepared for the Waimakariri and Hurunui District Councils highlighted a lack of adequate emergency and transitional housing and the difficulties of getting on Kāinga Ora’s waiting list.
Kāinga Ora Canterbury regional director Liz Krause said increasing the number of homes on sites in Kaiapoi and Rangiora meant more people could stay in their local area, close to transport options, schools, shops and other amenities.
‘‘When planning for new homes to be built, we carefully consider the designs so they work well and provide the best outcomes for the people and whānau who will live there, as well as the wider community.’’
Since the Canterbury earthquakes in 2010 and 2011, Kāinga Ora has built 73 new homes in the Waimakariri district.
New projects were under way Kaiapoi and Rangiora to meet the growing demand.
Two large sites in Princess Place and Williams St in Kaiapoi were being redeveloped, with seven large, older houses being replaced with 21 warm and dry homes.
The redevelopment of five sites in Church, Lindon and Tyler streets in Rangiora will lead to another 22 new homes built.
‘‘The brand new homes will replace older homes and be far better suited to the modern lifestyles of our customers,’’ Krause said.
‘‘All of these new homes will come with their own off-street parking and 15 will meet full universal design standards, meaning they can be adapted to be accessible for people of all abilities, at any stage of life.’’
Demolition of the existing buildings, site preparations and construction have begun for some properties, while the majority of the homes are expected to be completed by the third quarter of next year.
‘‘As we progress these redevelopments, we will keep neighbours, the local community and key stakeholders informed with updates on progress,’’ Krause said.
‘‘We’re really looking forward to construction starting and delivering these brand new homes to the Waimakariri community.’’
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By local democracy reporter David Hill:
A lack of after hours healthcare in North Canterbury is no closer to being resolved.
A promised after hours facility at the Rangiora Health Hub could be delayed again, while no interim plan for after hours healthcare in the region has been forthcoming.
… View moreBy local democracy reporter David Hill:
A lack of after hours healthcare in North Canterbury is no closer to being resolved.
A promised after hours facility at the Rangiora Health Hub could be delayed again, while no interim plan for after hours healthcare in the region has been forthcoming.
South Link Health Group entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Health in 2021 to build the after hours facility and received a resource consent last year from the Waimakariri District Council.
But the group has yet to apply for a building consent.
Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey, who is now associate health minister, said he was frustrated to hear there was another delay, and called on Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand to provide "clearer communication".
‘‘This is yet another example of this project dragging further out, and all the while the growing community of Waimakariri is left more confused, and without fit-for-purpose health services.
‘‘Let’s be clear, residents in Waimakariri have been promised a facility and have patiently waited for long enough now.’’
With the new Rangiora Medical Centre not expected to open until 2025, Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand advised a public meeting in Rangiora in April it had asked local GPs to come up with an interim plan.
But seven months on, Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury group manager, office of the regional wayfinder, Greg Hamilton said "conversations are continuing’’.
‘‘We are continuing to work with the key parties involved in the new practice and Hato Hone St John, exploring options for after-hours provision locally that could be operational before the new facility opens.’’
Waimakariri residents accessing after hours medical services in Christchurch had increased by 17 percent since 2019, Te Whatu Ora advised the April meeting, which had been called by Mr Doocey.
The Ministry of Health entered into an agreement with South Link Health Group in 2021, following a petition calling for after hours healthcare being presented to the former Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) two years earlier.
South Link Health Group, which is a network of 26 medical practises, is responsible for funding and constructing the new facility.
It will include full radiology services (ultrasound, CT and MRI scans), GP services, a pharmacy, and urgent after hours healthcare.
A spokesperson for South Link Health Group said a building consent was ready to be presented and it was seeking tenders by the end of January.
Work on the site is expected to begin in March, with the medical centre on track to open in the first half of 2025.
The spokesperson said staff recruitment continued to be ‘‘a major challenge’’.
■ Limited after hours healthcare is available at Durham Health, Rangiora, and the Amberley Medical Centre over the weekend, and at local pharmacies.
Residents can ring 111 in an emergency, contact their GP to speak to a triage nurse, call Healthline 0800 611116 for free advice from a nurse, or arrange online video consultations with a doctor (for a charge).
The after hours triage service is delivered by Whakarongarou and operates in North Canterbury, with access to a St John paramedic if a face to face assessment is required.
The service has been expanded to service to include Oxford, Amberley and aged care facilities.
A new rural after hours service, Ka Ora Telecare, offers phone or video consultations with a doctor. Go to kaora.co.nz/app/services/sub-services/3.
The Pegasus 24 Hour Surgery in Christchurch is also available.
■ Public interest journalism funded through New Zealand on Air.
Cordons are in place near the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Police are at the scene.
What you need to know:
- A body has been found in central Christchurch.
- The body was located next to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens in the Avon River on Friday morning.
- Cordons are being established.… View moreCordons are in place near the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Police are at the scene.
What you need to know:
- A body has been found in central Christchurch.
- The body was located next to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens in the Avon River on Friday morning.
- Cordons are being established.
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Come one come all... a group of mums have been super busy having a clearout at home and have banded together to bring rangiora a HUGE kids garage sale for 1 day only!!!
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