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Have a whole lot of playboy glasses for sale. 4x spirit glasses, 3x wine glasses, 4x champagne glasses, 4x glass tumblers and 4x glass coasters, have not used any, apart from 1x wine glass and can not find it. Pick up Kaiapoi
Genuine Ferguson Discs hard to find a set in this great condition. Check out my other listings as having clear out of farm implements.
Viewing welcome
In great working order. Been shed stored since last used. Time for a clear out check out my other listings viewing welcome
Comes with lots of extra drill points. Been shed stored no longer used time to free up barn viewing welcome .
Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this Jennian home in the Coromandel's beautiful Whitianga worth over $1 million. Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two outdoor decks and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and … View moreDon’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this Jennian home in the Coromandel's beautiful Whitianga worth over $1 million. Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two outdoor decks and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners.
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Plants are just starting to flower. Price per stem. Pot with one stem is $1, pot with 5 stems is $5. Organic soil, recycled pots. Pickup Fernside or arrange to receive in Rangiora.
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council is in ‘‘a financially sound position’’ despite a challenging year, says chief executive Jeff Millward.
Flooding, economic uncertainty and high inflation impacted the council, which still ended the year to June … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council is in ‘‘a financially sound position’’ despite a challenging year, says chief executive Jeff Millward.
Flooding, economic uncertainty and high inflation impacted the council, which still ended the year to June with an operating surplus of $21.7 million.
Councillors adopted the 2022-23 annual report at an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday afternoon.
"We’ve had a fair bit of pressure coming on the budget and other councils are saying the same thing," Millward said.
"By all our performance measures we have done pretty well. Overall it has been a good year."
The operating surplus was $9.7 million less than budgeted due to inflation and developers contributions being less than expected.
Development contributions is what developers pay councils to help with the costs of increased services such as libraries, roads and water infrastructure.
The council also borrowed $8m less than the $188m it had budgeted.
Millward said Audit New Zealand had given its endorsement of the annual report, which took into account the change in government and a potential change in Three Waters policy.
He did not anticipate any immediate impact to the council from the change of government.
"It is very much business as usual until we have [the incoming Government's] 100-day plan to respond to."
National campaigned to reverse a number of reforms for local government, including Three Waters and the Resource Management Act overhaul.
Mayor Dan Gordon said the council was in a strong position but he warned of a challenging year ahead.
"We need to look carefully at our budgets as we go into the Long Term Plan.
"Our neighbours are already talking about significant rate increases unless there are significant cuts to services."
Millward said the council was facing ‘‘significant impacts’’ from climate change as it looked ahead to next year’s 2024-34 long-term plan.
Gordon also thanked staff and volunteers for their efforts in responding to the weekend's damaging winds, which brought down trees and cut power to thousands of homes.
"If we had the Three Waters reforms in place now we wouldn’t have been able to perform as effectively as we did, and that is something we have been concerned about.
"Severe weather events are happening more regularly, and the council is seeking to establish a permanent fund to ensure we have budget to maintain, fix, and improve our stormwater, wastewater and roading networks following extreme weather."
Last month, the council approved a plan to establish an infrastructure resilience team to lead flood recovery efforts.
■ Public interest journalism funded through New Zealand on Air.
Plants all under $10 this weekend....Hydrangeas, shrubs, hedging, grasses, flaxes, perennials and many more plants! Vegetable pods - tomatoes, broccoli cucumber zuchinni and lettuce choose any three for $1. Open from 10am until 6pm all weekend. 151 Flaxton Road, Rangiora
Hello Neighbours, are you ready for a relaxing Labor Day long weekend?
If you're looking for some leisurely activities, we've got just the thing – a selection of fantastic shows to enjoy from the comfort of your home!
PLUS, we've got the scoop on broadband providers … View moreHello Neighbours, are you ready for a relaxing Labor Day long weekend?
If you're looking for some leisurely activities, we've got just the thing – a selection of fantastic shows to enjoy from the comfort of your home!
PLUS, we've got the scoop on broadband providers offering FREE streaming subscriptions! Let's dive in!
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Lower speeds can saves lives and prevent serious injury. Reducing the speed vehicles travel makes a major difference in a crash. People make mistakes on our roads, and those mistakes shouldn’t cost our neighbours, whānau or pets their lives.
We're asking for … View moreLower speeds can saves lives and prevent serious injury. Reducing the speed vehicles travel makes a major difference in a crash. People make mistakes on our roads, and those mistakes shouldn’t cost our neighbours, whānau or pets their lives.
We're asking for feedback on a Draft Safer Speed Plan which sets out a three-year implementation plan and 10-year vision for safe speed areas in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.
To read the plan and give feedback by 25 October visit our website.
A common neighbourhood quandary is the shared fence and we wonder what you would do... Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
Your fence needs a paint but it's a fence that is shared with your … View moreA common neighbourhood quandary is the shared fence and we wonder what you would do... Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
Your fence needs a paint but it's a fence that is shared with your neighbour's property. Do you...
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