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The Native Plant Nursery 155 Centennial Drive Taupo 2 Tuesday December 12 2017 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi from the editor’s desk THERE APPEARS to be a bone of contention over whether the grass on an empty section in Avondale (see page 3) is a fire risk or not. Neighbour Maree Ross has been trying without success to get the undergrowth cut for sometime. She and a nearby kindergarten say it’s a fire risk. It is the section owner’s responsibility to cut the undergrowth. But that person can’t be traced. So Maree wants the city council to step in. It appears they won’t. They’ve told her the undergrowth isn’t a health risk in terms of rats, flies and other inhabitants. Fire risk doesn’t seem to be on their radar. And that’s puzzling given there’s a fire ban in place and the region is tinder dry. -Barry Clarke news Sculpture turning to dust New Brighton-based artist Melissa Macleod’s Salt of the Earth sculpture is made almost entirely of sand and has slowly collapsed. 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PEGASUS POST Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday December 12 2017 3 News Clean this up – neighbour • By Sophie Cornish AN AVONDALE woman fed up with living next door to an overgrown property has been told it isn’t the city council’s problem. Maree Ross has tried for more than 18 months to get some action on the mess which she believes is a fire risk, attracts flies and vermin and is affecting her physical and mental health. The property is next to Woolley St Kidsfirst kindergarten which is also concerned about the fire risk. Ms Ross was visited by a city council staff member on Thursday. He said the section is not a health nuisance. The section was not assessed for fire risk, a city council spokeswoman said yesterday. The city council was unable to contact the owner to clean up the property, Ms Ross said she was told. City council spokeswomen Claire Le Grice said the maintenance responsibilities for private property sit with the property owner, unless it poses a safety risk. “The council may issue a notice requiring an occupier to trim or remove vegetation where it is likely to become a source of danger in the event of a fire; or it causes an obstruction by encroaching onto footpaths, cycleways or roads. The city council placed fire restrictions on the city on Saturday. “Long, dry grass can cause fires to spread quickly so it is important at this time of year that people keep any grass around their property trimmed,’’ said Richard Neale, compliance and investigations team leader. Ms Ross said the empty section was purchased after the earthquakes. Nothing has been done to maintain the site since. Ms Ross’ hay-fever has increased since living next to the overgrown garden. OVERGROWN: What the Woolley St site used to look like and a concerned neighbour, Maree Ross, at the site now. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER Local News Now In Brief Fire rages, homes at risk ROCKABILLY UPDATE The future of Rockabilly Show and Shine in Rawhiti Domain may be decided today. Event organisers will be meeting with city council staff and members from the Christchurch Archery Club to discuss dates. The Coastal-Burwood Community Board has expressed its support for the event. It has also requested advice from the city council about the possibility of a designated events space being established in the domain. Rockabilly event organisers cannot commence with planning and marketing until a date is confirmed. RABBITS TO STAY Rabbits living on roundabouts in the red zone are able to stay. A New Zealand Transport Agency spokeswoman said the issue has ‘gone on the back-burner’ and nothing more will be happening this year. The rabbits occupy roundabouts on Anzac Drive, New Brighton and Travis Rds. There have been traffic safety concerns because of the distractions they were causing to motorists. There were also concerns about people crossing the road with children to get to the roundabouts. NZTA has said the rabbits might have to be culled or captured and released. Helping us, Helps tHe community Drop off or buy • All vehicle repairs • Oil changes and services • Brakes • Loan car available • Tyres, punctures & batteries • W.O.F • Tune up Still Pedalling! Full Workshop Services: • WOF’s • Service Checks • Wheel Alignment • Brakes • Clutches • Tyres etc All makes & models Trevor Crowe’s been involved with cars for a while. You can benefit from his experience at... Subaru Specialists 518 Moorhouse Ave (East end) | P: 379 7615 W: crowesport.co.nz | E: service@crowesport.co.nz YOUR LOCAL GARAGE Your LocaL GaraGe 3 family stores in your community 4 Restell Street, Papanui Ph 03 352 0515 50 Charles St, Kaiapoi Ph 03 903 0017 VERY FRIENDLY SERVICE AND ADVICE NEW BRIGHTON AUTOMOTIVE Phone: 03 388 3630 40 Hawke St (behind Z Petrol Station) water saving tip#1 Ensure your garden retains the water it needs. Only water before 6am or after 9pm. Check for water restrictions before any outdoor water use. Visit ccc.govt.nz for easy water saving tips.
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