Eyrewell Forest, West Eyreton

No scrub cleaning #resenetip

No scrub cleaning #resenetip

Clean outdoors without scrubbing.  Just spray on Resene Deep Clean and leave it to work with the weather to give you a cleaner surface.

14 days ago

Poll: Should Waimakariri contribute to Christchurch's new stadium?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

Waimakariri’s council boss is not amused with a belated request to contribute to the running costs of Christchurch’s new stadium.

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger has formally written to his Waimakariri and Selwyn counterparts and to Environment … View more
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter

Waimakariri’s council boss is not amused with a belated request to contribute to the running costs of Christchurch’s new stadium.

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger has formally written to his Waimakariri and Selwyn counterparts and to Environment Canterbury chairperson Peter Scott asking the three councils if they would be willing to contribute to the operating costs of Te Kaha, Christchurch Stadium.

Waimakariri District Council chief executive Jeff Millward said the council would consider the matter in the coming weeks, but any contribution would be subject to full consultation with ratepayers.

‘‘From the designs, it looks like a fantastic facility, but we were never consulted and we haven’t been included in coming up with the design features.’’

It was unclear whether ratepayers would be asked for a fixed charge, or whether it would be based on distance or on capital value.

‘‘We can’t go out to the community until we understand what that looks like,’’ Millward said.

He acknowledged Waimakariri ratepayers contributed to the Canterbury Museum, but that was subject to Government legislation, so any stadium contribution would likely be voluntary.

In the letter, Mauger acknowledged the Christchurch City Council had decided to build the stadium and would fund its construction.

But he stressed the stadium would provide benefits to the wider region.
A 2019 report suggested Te Kaha’s operating costs were likely to exceed its income by $4.2 million a year, which would cost Christchurch ratepayers an average of $144 a year without outside support.

The $683 million Te Kaha project will have a seating capacity of 30,000 for sports events and is due to be completed in 2026.

■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.

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Should Waimakariri contribute to Christchurch's new stadium?
  • 25% Yes
    25% Complete
  • 75% No
    75% Complete
192 votes
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10 days ago

What's On: Waimakariri Heritage website

Norma from Rangiora

Sally O'Connell, will give a tour of the new website, a place to conserve community memories and Anna Paterson will talk about library services. Donations from non members appreciated.
Waimakariri Heritage website
  • Rangiora Museum
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10 days ago

Piano

Elisabeth from Rangiora

Good for beginners, only last key doesn't work. Price negotiable. Ph Liz 022 6259372.

Price: $40

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11 days ago

Resene ColourShop Vouchers

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Resene has kindly gifted us $100 ColourShop vouchers to give away to five lucky Neighbourly members. The winners were redrawn and are below:

Chris Larkin from Rotorua
Huia Tanirau from Palmerston North
Charlotte Arnott from Rolleston
Kirsty Bynes from Takanini
Thelma Willilams from Gore

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Resene has kindly gifted us $100 ColourShop vouchers to give away to five lucky Neighbourly members. The winners were redrawn and are below:

Chris Larkin from Rotorua
Huia Tanirau from Palmerston North
Charlotte Arnott from Rolleston
Kirsty Bynes from Takanini
Thelma Willilams from Gore

Get in touch with our Helpdesk team before the 26th of March to claim your prize by heading here.

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12 days ago

Jam jars.& walnuts

Diane from Rangiora

Has any one got any jam jars they don't need ? only half dozen or so. Also some walnuts.

12 days ago

Milk spoiling

Diane from Rangiora

Is it just me or is milk spoiling quicker than in the past l generally buy 2 litres & put 1 in the freezer.l use one and after a couple of days make mysrlf a cuppa to see white bits in it from sour milk . Ive bn doing this for some time but never has it gone off b4.

11 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for cabbage?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We're looking for delicious cabbage recipes to feature in NZ Gardener's May issue. Send your family's favourite ways to eat this vege to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by March 31, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the May issue of NZ Gardener.

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12 days ago

What's On: Pregnancy Yoga

Marina Neighbourly Lead from Fernside

Move, stretch, strengthen, relax, breathe.. Come meet a community of mothers preparing for their birthing process. Ask about postnatal classes. Contact Marina Locke 021871818. www.motherwellness.com
Pregnancy Yoga
  • rangiora hospital
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12 days ago

Apples and nashis

Sue from Kaiapoi

freshly picked apples and nashis
selling at gate
bramleys road 2nd house from corner
$5 bags

Price: $5

12 days ago

Joiner

Stephen from Kaiapoi

Hi fellow Kaiapoi Residents , I’m looking for a Joiner to make a cabinet for my housebus , could anybody recommend someone or know off anybody who would like a bit of extra cash , thanks in advance

12 days ago

ECO POT THERMAL COOKER

Stephen from Kaiapoi

We bought this to use in our housebus, and has been used once BUT Sylvia and I are now travelling NZ in the bus , so no room to store Paid $ 250 new , but we will let it go for $ 120 pickup is Christchurch only as we are here for 3 weeks

Negotiable

14 days ago

Waimak may have lowest rates rise in Canterbury

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

By reporter Keiller MacDuff:

Waimakariri District Council has proposed the lowest rates rise in Canterbury, but it will mean deferring $120 million of projects.

The council reviewed all its current projects to find the savings in its draft 10-year plan, which is out for consultation from … View more
By reporter Keiller MacDuff:

Waimakariri District Council has proposed the lowest rates rise in Canterbury, but it will mean deferring $120 million of projects.

The council reviewed all its current projects to find the savings in its draft 10-year plan, which is out for consultation from Friday to April 15. This plan sees an originally-proposed 19% rates rise more than halved to 8.94%.

Projects slated to be pushed back, or scaled back, include:

- The aquatics strategy, which would have included a hydrotherapy pool for Kaiapoi and a hydroslide at Rangiora at a cost of $15m.
- Environmental projects, such as better physical access, more toilets and walking tracks in parks and reserves, and rangers to work with community groups and tackle weeds and pest control.
- Decisions on sports facilities such as the Southbrook Sports Club upgrade and development of the cricket oval.
- A permanent infrastructure resilience team and flood recovery fund.
Upgrades of the Trevor Inch Memorial Rangiora Library and Civic building.

The council is asking if the community is prepared to pay for two major roading projects, which could result in an average rate increase of $56.62 per household per year if the government does not provide an anticipated $15.5m.

The draft LTP warns of a high level of uncertainty around NZTA’s funding for the Rangiora Eastern Link, which is intended to reduce congestion through Southbrook, provide an alternate link to State Highway 1 and allow for housing and business growth to the east of Rangiora; and to replace the narrow Skew Bridge in West Kaiapoi.

Mayor Dan Gordon said it had been a challenging budget, but the council’s proposal was “prudent and responsible”.

He said cost pressures were inevitable given rising inflation and the impact of increased insurance, labour and construction costs.

Even with the deferrals of “non essential projects”, the council proposes spending $693m over the next decade, between replacing assets, increasing services and accommodating anticipated growth, Gordon said.

The district’s population of about 71,000 is projected to reach 100,000 by 2050.

The Christchurch City Council’s draft long-term plan (LTP) proposes an average rates increase of 13.24% from July, Hurunui District Council has proposed a rates rise of 12.37%, Selwyn residents face a proposed average 16% rates rise, while regional council Environment Canterbury has floated an average rates rise of 24%.

12 days ago

half a bale of hay - free

Richard from Rangiora

I have half a hay bale that I don't need. Dry and in good condition. If you are in Rangiora I'd be happy to drop it off.
Thanks

Free

12 days ago

Plastic piping

Richard from Rangiora

Does anyone have a lengths of plastic pipe lying around that they no longer want?
Total Amounts required (bit happy to collect bits of pipe from multiple people:
8-10 metres of 3-4 cm pipe
a few metres of 4-6 cm pipe

Happy to pay if necessary ... or take a boot load of recyclables to the tip … View more
Does anyone have a lengths of plastic pipe lying around that they no longer want?
Total Amounts required (bit happy to collect bits of pipe from multiple people:
8-10 metres of 3-4 cm pipe
a few metres of 4-6 cm pipe

Happy to pay if necessary ... or take a boot load of recyclables to the tip in exchange. Whatever works.
Thanks

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13 days ago

The Tangleby Gardens Big Easter Egg Hunt

Sue from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Tangleby Gardens is opening up its beautiful gardens for the first time for the Tangleby Gardens Big Easter Egg Hunt.
For every one of our gorgeous bunnies with their own wardrobe purchased you receive a ticket to the Easter Egg Hunt next Sunday 24th March at 9.45am. We will enjoy a Tangleby … View more
Tangleby Gardens is opening up its beautiful gardens for the first time for the Tangleby Gardens Big Easter Egg Hunt.
For every one of our gorgeous bunnies with their own wardrobe purchased you receive a ticket to the Easter Egg Hunt next Sunday 24th March at 9.45am. We will enjoy a Tangleby morning tea and then start on the hunt.
The bunnies can be purchased at:
Emmas at Oxford
I'adore in Rangiora
Little Freds at Fendalton Mall
Cosco in Merivale
Picadilly Bookshop in the Avonhead Mall
Gifts and Finds in Cheviot
Smartypants in Wigram
Up the Garden Path in Hanmer Springs

Or online at www.tangleby.co.nz...

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