Western News: November 29, 2016

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8 Your Local Views FLAME FILES Tuesday November 29 2016 Fire Service staff remain in quake recovery mode Fire risk management officer Mark Thomas talks about the Fire Service’s duties in Kaikoura and Waiau, as well as some incidents in the city It’s certainly very different this time. Christchurch city is back to normal and, for most people, it’s business as usual. But Waiau and Kaikoura are definitely part of our fire region and we have a considerable number of staff on the ground up there. Our Regional Control Centre remains open and operating and local staff are picking up heaps of overtime to cover the absence of those working on the earthquake. So it’s a matter of juggling normal work and quake work for those of us doing both. The up-side is that Christchurch has not had a terribly busy week. Car crashes were quite high, however, including one at Ferry Rd and Ensors Rd on Sunday evening, in which 11 people were hurt, nine requiring transport to hospital. As usual, animal rescues became our responsibility with a cat stuck in a fence in Waltham last Friday and a dog stuck down a cliff in Dyers Pass Rd on Monday. In both cases, firefighters were rewarded for their efforts by the victims immediately bolting once back on flat ground. Ungrateful, but not unexpected, I suppose. A classic kitchen fire was averted by luck in Sydenham on Saturday, when a shift worker returned home very late, put food on to cook and promptly fell asleep on the couch. A smoke alarm did its job and only smoke damage occurred. Without the smoke alarm? Well who knows? Tired or tiddly going home to cook is not recommended. Indulge yourself, buy takeaways. Templeton golf course plan Hornby city councillor Jimmy Chen writes about the recent independent hearings panel decision regarding Fulton Hogan quarrying at the Templeton golf course I would like to take this opportunity to share with you an update regarding Hornby Ward residents’ concerns about the Templeton golf course becoming a new quarry and an old Fulton Hogan (FH) quarry site being used for a new golf course. The city council has received decisions from the independent hearings panel on the following matters to replace some of the provisions of the Christchurch City District Plan and the Banks Peninsula District Plan. Decision 34: Chapter 17 – Rural – Stage 2 (and relevant definition and associated planning maps). . Decision 35: Chapter 18 – Open space – Stage 2 and 3 (and relevant definitions) Both the open space (decision 35) and rural (decision 34) decisions contain commentary and district plan policies and rules which would enable (1) a new golf course on the old quarry site; and (2) a new quarry on the existing golf course site. That new zoning (or zone swap) can only occur if the following three conditions are met before December 31, 2021, when Fulton Hogan seeks and gains approval for a reserve exchange under the Reserve Act; Fulton Hogan obtains resource consent to clear the existing significant indigenous vegetation on the golf course WESTERN NEWS site and, finally, Fulton Hogan or Templeton Golf Club deliver an executed contract to build a new international standard golf course and other facilities on the quarry site. If those conditions are met and the new zoning takes effect, Fulton Hogan still requires resource consent for the new quarry. This is to ensure firstly, a bond is entered into between Fulton Hogan, the golf course and city council to ensure completion of the golf course. Secondly, to approve a landscape plan for the golf course and to ensure a bond is entered into for completion of the golf course. •For more information go to http://www.chchplan.ihp. govt.nz Salewa and Kayland tramping bootS all 20% off Open 7 days | twO lOcatiOns 7d Mandeville st, Opp placeMakers ph 03 366 4166 dressMart hOrnby, Main sOuth rd ph 03 344 5304 www.highcountry.net.nz
WESTERN NEWS Tuesday November 29 2016 9 Email georgia.oconnor@starmedia.kiwi by 5pm each Wednesday Storytimes/Wā Kōrero Tuesday, 10.30-11am Go along to a fun storytime session at the library. Programmes include stories, music, movement and rhymes. Fendalton Library, cnr of Clyde and Jeffreys Rds Knit ‘n’ Stitch Tuesday, 1-2pm Pop along with your crochet, knitting, mending, card-making, tapestry, or anything you like that’s portable and crafty. If you fancy learning, there will be people who can help. Upper Riccarton Library, 71 Main South Rd UR Club Tuesday, 3.30-4.30pm Go along and join the fun at the library’s after school club. Open to all school-aged children, there will be stories, crafts, games and more. Upper Riccarton Library, 71 Main South Rd Babytimes/Wā Pēpi Wednesday, 11-11.30am The babytimes/wa pepi session will share a variety of stories, songs, rhymes, finger-plays and other book-related activities. The programmes are especially suited to under two-year-olds. Te Hāpua Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Rd GenConnect Wednesday, 1-1.45pm Connecting generations by sharing knowledge. Nothing compares to the knowledge of helpful teens who have grown up with technology. Riccarton High School students will be available to help you find answers to all your questions. Upper Riccarton Library, 71 Main South Rd Scrabble Club Wednesday, 1.30-3.30pm Go along to the library and join the Scrabble Club. No obligation, just go along when you can and join the friendly group. Some boards provided, but feel free to bring your own. Te Hāpua Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Rd Go Well Group – play Rummikub Thursday, 1.30-3pm Go along to the library and play Rummikub – an exciting, interactive strategy game. Fendalton Library, cnr of Jeffreys and Clyde Rds CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS: Christchurch’s annual Santa Parade is now in its 70th year. Every year it attracts a viewing audience of more than 100,000 people. More than 2500 participants and hundreds of volunteers take part. One and a half hours of fun, laughter and entertainment for all ages – it’s a true community event. The parade will be held at Riccarton Rd on Sunday, December 4, 2-3.30pm. Fendalton Read ‘n’ Share Book Group Friday, 11am-noon Discuss your favourite books and authors with other book lovers. The informal group is suited for adults. Fendalton Library, cnr of Jeffreys and Clyde Rds Super Saturday Storytimes Saturday, 11-11.45am Go along to the library and enjoy stories, rhymes and crafty times. Upper Riccarton Library, 71 Main South Rd Handy Dandy Craft Group Saturday,1-3pm Go along to the sitting room at the library for a relaxing crafternoon. Take along your knitting, crochet, stitching or any other handcraft and enjoy the company of others. Share skills and be inspired in a friendly, relaxing environment. Don’t forget to bring your library card to borrow from a fabulous range of craft books. Te Hāpua Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Rd THE HOME OF GOOD BAKING SOUTHERN PLAINS BREAD VARIETIES Excludes Spicy Fruit. $ 1 99 EA HOT DEAL! CHRISTMAS CAKES – FULL RANGE IN STORE NOW SQUARE MINCE & VEGE PIE Golden pastry loaded with a meaty mince filling. HOT DEAL! 5 FOR $ 4 50 APRICOT YOGHURT FAMILY PACK BISCUITS $ 4 99 PK MILK Dairy Dale 2L varieties. $ 5 98 2 FOR or $3.19 each WHITE OR GRAIN AND HONEY ROLLS 6pk $ 1 99 EA Promotional pricing available while stocks last from 28/11/16 to 04/12/16. Images are serving suggestions only. Open 7 days | 8 Convenient local locations Hornby • Barrington • Ferry Rd • Papanui • Riccarton • Upper Riccarton • New Brighton • Rangiora BAKERIES www.couplands.co.nz
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