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From local democracy reporter David Hill:
Climate change and fresh water regulations loom as priorities for North Canterbury’s regional councillors.
Incumbent Environment Canterbury councillors Claire McKay and Grant Edge were re-elected in the North Canterbury/Ōpukepuke Constituency in … View moreFrom local democracy reporter David Hill:
Climate change and fresh water regulations loom as priorities for North Canterbury’s regional councillors.
Incumbent Environment Canterbury councillors Claire McKay and Grant Edge were re-elected in the North Canterbury/Ōpukepuke Constituency in Saturday’s election.
Both said working on the new integrated plan, which needed to be operative in 2024, would be the major issue of the next council term.
The new plan will integrate the government’s National Policy Statement on freshwater with the regional policy statement, the coastal environmental plan and the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan.
‘‘It’s critical that we involve the community in that discussion and partner with Ngāi Tahu as Mana Whenua,’’ McKay said.
She said a priority would be having discussions with councils around how to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
‘‘We’ve got to start talking now.
‘‘We can’t wait for something to happen and then in 10 years time think that we should have done something sooner.
‘‘We’ve got to have some alignment around who is going to pay and where we can live and work.’’
She said the recent flood events had shown the need to think about farming close to rivers and water ways.
Edge said climate change was top of the agenda and ‘‘how communities deal with storm events and flooding’’ in the future.
Urban development and transport were other priorities, particularly with planning related to meeting emissions targets.
‘‘For me one of the big issues will be taking a closer look at solutions for catchments around rivers and land use activity.
‘‘I think we can be a bit smarter about how we deal with those issues.’’
The 16 ECan councillors will be sworn in at the inaugural meeting on October 27, when the chairperson and deputy chairperson will be elected.
Two Ngāi Tahu councillors will be among those councillors, following the passing of the Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi Tahu Representation) Bill in Parliament in August.
Edge said the inclusion of the Ngāi Tahu councillors with full voting rights was ‘‘a maturing of democracy’’ and a recognition of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
The Ngāi Tahu appointees are Iaean Cranwell (Kāti Irakehu, Kāti Kurī, Kāti Makō) and Tutehounuku ‘‘Nuk’’ Korako (Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Ngāti Wheke).
Cranwell has previously served as a government appointed ECan councillor and in the last term was a Tumu Taiao Mana Whenua expert.
Korako is a former National List MP.
■ Environment Canterbury North Canterbury/Ōpukepuke Constituency (two vacancies):
Claire McKay 12,232.
Grant Edge 10,524.
Shaun Lissington 8427.
Rachel Vaughan 8284.
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Through Ryman’s bespoke model of dementia care, myRyman Life, our villages aim to challenge perspectives on dementia and to create inclusive communities where staff receive cutting-edge training, families can feel reassured, and residents can thrive.
At Ryman villages our focus is on … View moreThrough Ryman’s bespoke model of dementia care, myRyman Life, our villages aim to challenge perspectives on dementia and to create inclusive communities where staff receive cutting-edge training, families can feel reassured, and residents can thrive.
At Ryman villages our focus is on experience-based care rather than processes, enabling residents to live in the moment and to feel kindness, love and security.
Most of all, Ryman residents living with dementia are supported to continue doing the things that bring them joy so they can live fulfilled lives.
I am looking for any carpet to use as a base layer to mulch my gardens. Happy to pick up and save on dump fees. Please message me with your phone number or email. Thanks, Dave
Community Market Day.5th November 10am til 2pm at 112 Swannanoa Road Fernside. Come and enjoy the fun or have a stall. All Welcome. Call Sonya 0275294594 to book you space. See you there.
Please keep an eye out for my dog, he is a White male American bulldog with patches on his face
Please if you see him or have seen him please contact me ASAP Just want him home and safe first time he’s ever escaped
Phone or text 022 194 9336 PLEASE
Now’s a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.
Get 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products!
Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and … View moreNow’s a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.
Get 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products!
Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 31 October 2022. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.
Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and enjoy these great savings.
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Stall holders welcome. NOVEMBER 5TH 10AM TIL 2PM. Bring your goods to our second market. Crafts, gifts, food all welcome. Just $10 per stall. The 1st market was a great success so let's make this one bigger and better. Swans Nest Fernside. Call Sonya on 027294594 to book your site .
Dear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes and also basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition… View moreDear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes and also basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.
$6 per tuber,
$20 for 4 tubers.
Pretty in Pink!
Brighten up your garden with these stunning display of flowers all summer long. Prolific bloomer which keeps flowering during summer until early autumn. Also great for cut flowers.
Height between 90cm - 110cm
For a best result, plant at … View more$6 per tuber,
$20 for 4 tubers.
Pretty in Pink!
Brighten up your garden with these stunning display of flowers all summer long. Prolific bloomer which keeps flowering during summer until early autumn. Also great for cut flowers.
Height between 90cm - 110cm
For a best result, plant at least 2 -3 tubers of the same variety together to create a mass of bushy plants.
Plant 5 - 10cm deep, and plenty mulch on top to keep the tubers secure.
Don't water them until sprouts come out. They don't need a lot of water when the sprouts are less than 20cm to prevent tubers from rot. Water them 2 - 3 times a week. Increase the amount of water gradually when the plants start growing bigger.
Deadhead flowers to promote more flowering.
Thoughtfully integrated into the semi-rural Silverstream community in Kaiapoi, The Sterling, Kaiapoi is an open, accessible, modern retirement community just 20 minutes from Christchurch Central.
At The Sterling, our philosophy is simple, but profound: empathy, respect and self-determination for… View moreThoughtfully integrated into the semi-rural Silverstream community in Kaiapoi, The Sterling, Kaiapoi is an open, accessible, modern retirement community just 20 minutes from Christchurch Central.
At The Sterling, our philosophy is simple, but profound: empathy, respect and self-determination for all, all wrapped up in a premium village lifestyle.
Generous lifestyle facilities and a welcoming community are just the beginning. Our attractive, two-bedroom open-plan villas offer modern, independent, exceptionally appointed living, and provide security, accessibility and convenience to Sterling residents.
Stage three villas include:
• A variety of exterior facades and colour schemes
• Spacious open plan living
• Raised ceilings and floor to ceiling windows
• Exquisitely appointed bathrooms and kitchen
• Separate laundry room
• Ample storage and a spacious internal access single garage
• Beautiful outdoor living area
Once complete, The Sterling, Kaiapoi will encompass 78 villas, 267 apartments, 48 care suites and 36 memory care suites. New village amenities are rolling out all the time and will ultimately include a café, club lounge, bar, gym, swimming pool, spa, bowling and putting green, library and communal gardens, and much more.
Stage One and Two sold out quickly. Stage 3 Villas now available: Act fast! Contact Michelle or Denise for an information pack at hello@thesterling.co.nz or call 0508 783 754.
Please note:
• Residency at The Sterling is restricted to ages 65 years and above
• Images are artist's impressions based off current plans
From local democracy reporter David Hill:
Community feedback has caused the Waimakariri council to rethink its cycle way priorities.
Cycle ways at Swannanoa, Loburn and linking Woodend with Pegasus and Kaiapoi will now be given top priority.
The Waimakariri District Council adopted a … View moreFrom local democracy reporter David Hill:
Community feedback has caused the Waimakariri council to rethink its cycle way priorities.
Cycle ways at Swannanoa, Loburn and linking Woodend with Pegasus and Kaiapoi will now be given top priority.
The Waimakariri District Council adopted a revised walking and cycling network plan at Tuesday’s council meeting.
Students from Swannanoa and Loburn Schools gave deputations to Tuesday’s meeting, following presentations from the Woodend community last month.
Eva Dring and Rosie Tapp, from Swannanoa School, said a cycle way was needed to give students a safe alternative to travelling to school by car.
‘‘It is important to us to be independent and to have the ability to do things by ourselves,’’ Eva said.
‘‘But we have to rely on our parents to get around because there’s no safe alternative.’’
Rosie said the cycle way needed to link the school with the Mandeville shops and the sports ground, ‘‘then it will have a purpose and a destination’’.
Keva Woolford, of Loburn School, said a cycle way linking the school on Hodgsons Road with Rangiora Leigh Holiday Park was about safety and reducing carbon footprints.
‘‘Be the changemakers that give my generation the chance to save our world,’’ she challenged councillors.
Roading manager Joanne McBride said there was no confirmed time frame for developing the cycle ways, as they were subject to funding.
The council has made applications to the Government’s ‘‘Better Off’’ fund and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s ‘‘Climate Emergency Response Fund’’ for additional funding.
Mayor Dan Gordon said this result showed the benefit of pressing ahead with developing the walking and cycling network plan, despite missing out on Waka Kotahi funding last year.
‘‘I acknowledge the work that has gone into this and we recall the frustration when our funding wasn’t accepted from Waka Kotahi.
‘‘But we went ahead with the planning anyway and now new funding opportunities have opened up, so hopefully we can move ahead and get the funding we need.’’
Councillor Kirstyn Barnett hailed the outcome as ‘‘democracy in action’’.
She also called on the incoming council to ensure adequate pathways were provided for in new developments on urban fringes.
■ Councillors also adopted revised gambling policies, approved additional funding for sampling of drinking water supplies and for flood response, and the establishment of a temporary car park on Percival Street, Rangiora, was also approved.
The council’s new Gambling Venue Policy has placed the cap on pokie machines at one machine for every 260 residents aged 18 years and over.
The previous limit was one machine for every 120 residents aged 18 years and over.
The TAB Venue Policy was also updated in line with new Government legislation.
New Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules, released by water authority Taumata Arowai in May, required a higher level of testing of the district’s drinking water supplies.
Water asset manager Colin Roxburgh said the required testing would cost around $286,510 for the 2022/23 financial year, compared to the budgeted amount of $204,510.
The new rules take effect on November 14.
Repairs from the July rain events will now cost $3.82 million, an increase on the $3.15m indicated at the September meeting.
McBride said it was expected funding would be available from Waka Kotahi, with the balance loan funded.
Councillors approved a proposal to establish a temporary car park at the former Masonic Lodge site at 132 Percival St.
Strategy, engagement and economic development general manager Simon Hart said the site would cater for 20 to 30 P120 car parks.
He estimated it would cost $27,200 to bring the site up to standard.
■ Public interest journalism is funded by New Zealand on Air.
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