Buller District, Westport

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714 days ago

Re 2007 Golden Eagle Grand Tourer Caravan

Jean from Leeston

I forgot to post phone number. Contact Jean on 0274335966.

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714 days ago

Caravan 2007 Paramount Golden Eagle Grand Tourer .2 berth. .

Jean from Leeston

Queen bed, 3way fridge ,Hot water, Gas hob and oven ,TV RSE 12volt with sky card slot and built-in DVD . Microwave, Stereo, 12volt lighting, fixed pedestal table, on board water tank, grey waste tank, provision for connecting to water main. Full length awning with roll out roof.NEW roof currently … View moreQueen bed, 3way fridge ,Hot water, Gas hob and oven ,TV RSE 12volt with sky card slot and built-in DVD . Microwave, Stereo, 12volt lighting, fixed pedestal table, on board water tank, grey waste tank, provision for connecting to water main. Full length awning with roll out roof.NEW roof currently being made. Electric brakes, car unit provided.Made in Australia. Ph 0274335966.

Price: $30,000

715 days ago

Beef, ordered from here

McDonald's

For delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo.

An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world. Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked.
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For delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo.

An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world. Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked.

We partner with many Kiwi farmers who produce our beef, including those at the world-class Whangara Farms.
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718 days ago

Paint it Red with Resene!

Resene

Simply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite red testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids to help fund vital child health research!

Offer applies to all Resene green 60mL testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail … View more
Simply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite red testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids to help fund vital child health research!

Offer applies to all Resene green 60mL testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers between 13-31 July 2022 at Resene owned ColorShops.

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720 days ago

Westport air testing not sinister

The Team Reporter from The Press

From local democracy reporter Brendon McMahon:

Air monitoring in Westport by the West Coast Regional Council is simply to gather data and there is nothing sinister behind it, staff say.

A planning and science report to the Resource Management Committee this week said a survey of airborne … View more
From local democracy reporter Brendon McMahon:

Air monitoring in Westport by the West Coast Regional Council is simply to gather data and there is nothing sinister behind it, staff say.

A planning and science report to the Resource Management Committee this week said a survey of airborne particulates was now under way in Westport, with about 15 devices deployed around the township.

"Strong winds and vandalism have created minor disruptions, which has been overcome thus far," the report said.

"There are no compliance considerations with this spatial survey for individual households or councils under the National Environmental Standard for Air Quality."

The survey results would help the council to determine whether further monitoring was required, and where.

Monitoring of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide was also under way in both Westport and Reefton.

"These substances can be generated by a range of combustion processes," staff said.

Cr Laura Coll-McLaughlin, of Westport, said there had been comment on social media about the air quality project in Westport.

There was some "mixed community sentiment" about it and also suspicion there were "some ulterior motives".

However, she said it was positive the council was gaining baseline data.

Acting planning and science manager Rachel Vaughan said the council was required to monitor air quality.

Air quality monitoring would require a bigger body of work in future, while allowing for a transition in what local people could use keep their homes warm and dry, she said.

Reefton, which sits in an inland basin with typically still weather, has had ongoing air quality monitoring by the regional council for a number of years.

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721 days ago

Landslip just ‘nature taking its course ‘ Doc tells West Coast council

The Team Reporter from The Press

From local democracy reporter Brendon McMahon:

A landslip on conservation land that risks triggering a massive washout at Barrytown is just "nature taking its course".

West Coast Regional Council chief executive Heather Mabin relayed the response she had from the Department of … View more
From local democracy reporter Brendon McMahon:

A landslip on conservation land that risks triggering a massive washout at Barrytown is just "nature taking its course".

West Coast Regional Council chief executive Heather Mabin relayed the response she had from the Department of Conservation (DOC) to the council this week following a meeting about a slip above the Granite Creek bridge on State Highway 6.

Barrytown resident Roger Reid has previously raised concern about the slip potentially having a major impact on both the highway and the settlement of Barrytown downhill of the bridge.

Reid's property is being eaten away by Granite Creek after a slip on DOC reserve into the creek behind his property a few years caused the creek to alter course.

He feared that if nothing were done the creek could either overtop his property or bypass the bridge and run down through the township.

Cr Brett Cummings raised a similar question at the council's Resource Management Committee meeting this week.

He asked who would be responsible if a tree on DOC land fell into a watercourse, dammed it, diverted it away from any stopbank and then affected adjoining private occupiers.

Mabin said she had sought clarity of that point with DOC.

"I had a conversation with [Western South Island director] Mark Davies of DOC around this particular issue, to do with Granite Creek and the fact that upstream there is a slip on DOC land that has diverted the creek.

"Eventually there's going to be a massive washout of debris ... that's going to go across the NZTA infrastructure, and the creek [bed]below the road is so high. The response was it was 'nature taking its course' and that DOC has numerous kilometres of creeks that border private land and infrastructure."

Mabin said the council approached DOC to try to get traction on the Granite Creek problem and the "pending situation" of the creek breaking out.

"I would suspect it would be much the same response to a tree falling on a stopbank," she said.

Davies was approached for further comment but declined.

721 days ago

Do you know a greenfingered hero in your community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

NZ Gardener together with Ryman Healthcare is once again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who use their gardening skills to help others. Tell us about the great gardeners doing right by your community, and they could be one of five finalists who will… View more
Dear neighbours,

NZ Gardener together with Ryman Healthcare is once again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who use their gardening skills to help others. Tell us about the great gardeners doing right by your community, and they could be one of five finalists who will feature in the October magazine!

There are some amazing prizes up for grabs, so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for the greater good, nominate them now for Ryman Healthcare 2022 Gardener of the Year!

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722 days ago

Reduce rising living costs

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Ryman residents say that … View more
Enjoy the flexibility to do what you want and be more in control of your finances. Our fixed base weekly fee means Ryman residents can relax and make confident financial choices. And as living costs continue to rise, our fixed fee guarantee is more important than ever.

Ryman residents say that this financial security helps them plan ahead for large expenses like holidays while still enjoying themselves today. Because fewer responsibilities mean that you can live on your own terms. It’s one of the ways we’re pioneering retirement living – so you can embrace life and blaze a new trail in retirement.
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722 days ago

Time to escape your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a … View more
Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a beautiful view, or something that makes you smile. You could be in for a once-in-a-lifetime getaway!
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724 days ago

Popular ice cream product recalled

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Popular ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs has recalled a specific batch of their product due to a low level chemical (ethylene oxide) contamination

The ice cream product is the Häagen-Dazs brand Classic Collection Mini Cups (4x95mL) with the Best Before dates from the 04.07.2022 up to and including … View more
Popular ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs has recalled a specific batch of their product due to a low level chemical (ethylene oxide) contamination

The ice cream product is the Häagen-Dazs brand Classic Collection Mini Cups (4x95mL) with the Best Before dates from the 04.07.2022 up to and including 21.07.2023.

Ethylene Oxide has been found in the vanilla cup. This chemical is normally used as a fumigant for controlling post-harvest insects, moulds, and pathogens in a variety of food however there is low risk from ingesting this amount.

This product is sold in Pak'n Save, New World, Four Square, and Gilmours stores throughout the North Island and can be returned to these stores for a full refund.

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725 days ago

Re-energise your morning with the Sunday Star-Times

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728 days ago

Karamea landfill upgrades on its way

The Team Reporter from The Press

Two major investments will go ahead at the Karamea landfill this year - the installation of a weighbridge and the upgrade of the Karamea Resource Recovery Centre, the Buller District Council has announced.

Council solid waste coordinator Juliana Ruiz said the new weighbridge would allow the … View more
Two major investments will go ahead at the Karamea landfill this year - the installation of a weighbridge and the upgrade of the Karamea Resource Recovery Centre, the Buller District Council has announced.

Council solid waste coordinator Juliana Ruiz said the new weighbridge would allow the council and WestReef to provide more precise data about how much waste was being disposed of at the Karamea landfill.

"This enables better future planning and management of the landfill.”

The Karamea landfill weighbridge project is estimated to cost $110,000 and is principally funded by the Ministry for Environment through the Covid-19 Response and Recovery Fund. The ministry’s contribution is $100,000, with the remaining $10,000 funded by the council.

“A big benefit for the Karamea community is that users will be charged more accurately for their refuse since the weighbridge will allow to charge according to waste weight, instead of volume, as it is done currently," Ruiz said.

The Karamea Resource Recovery Centre upgrade is expected to cost $70,000 and will be fully funded by the council through its Karamea waste management budget.

A new recycling area would offer a proper space for resorting, storing and baling recyclable materials, and an appropriate office space would be added for the site manager to receive customers.

The final designs are currently being drawn up and will be released to the community once approved by the council, WestReef and the Karamea Waste Management Group.

The projects are expected to be completed by early 2023.

728 days ago

West Coast councils seek sustainable solutions for construction and demolition waste

The Team Reporter from The Press

The West Coast's four councils have secured $900,000 of funding to defer construction and demolition waste from landfill.

The Buller District Council, Grey District Council, Westland District Council (WDC), and the West Coast
Regional Council (WCRC) secured the funding from the Waste
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The West Coast's four councils have secured $900,000 of funding to defer construction and demolition waste from landfill.

The Buller District Council, Grey District Council, Westland District Council (WDC), and the West Coast
Regional Council (WCRC) secured the funding from the Waste
Minimisation Fund (WMF).

WCRC consents and compliance manager Colin Helem said the focus was primarily on the recovery, reuse, and reprocessing of construction materials such as timber and steel to cut down the significant volumes of building waste entering landfills.

"It is not about building a landfill for construction and demolition waste.”

WDC operations manager Erle Bencich said consultant company Tonkin + Taylor would complete a feasibility study to test the project’s market viability. The results were expected at the end of the year.

“We target January 2023 to review the outcome of the feasibility study and decide how to proceed," Buller District Council solid waste management coordinator Juliana Ruiz said.

The WMF supports projects in New Zealand that increase the reuse, recovery, and recycling of materials. The WMF was set up by central government and is financed out of waste disposal levies.

729 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

The Team from Office for Seniors

Have you read our June Seniors newsletter? In this issue we discuss the Older Workers Employment Action Plan, Budget 2022 and hear from Equal Employment Commissioner Saunoamaali'i Karanina Sumeo. Read it here now: bit.ly...

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729 days ago

Why aren’t Kiwis switching power providers?

NZ Compare

The chilly, gum boot wearing, kettle on, soup season has moved into town! Don’t get stung by your winter power bill neighbours, start shopping around now - even if you’re on a contract.

We asked neighbours why they’re not switching power providers and found out for many it feels a bit … View more
The chilly, gum boot wearing, kettle on, soup season has moved into town! Don’t get stung by your winter power bill neighbours, start shopping around now - even if you’re on a contract.

We asked neighbours why they’re not switching power providers and found out for many it feels a bit baffling with so many options and not enough help. Read why Kiwis aren’t switching and the easy steps to get your power sorted before bill shock hits.

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