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10 Thursday June 15 2017 Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi News Councillors frustrated The Star Call for rebuild boss to meet with city hall • By Bridget Rutherford SOME CITY councillors are frustrated they still haven’t had a formal meeting with the new rebuild boss more than two months after she took over the role. But Minister supporting Greater Nicky Wagner Yani Johanson Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner said she planned to but had not found the time. City councillor Yani Johanson said it was “really important” to meet on a regular basis. He had made a request to do so but was still waiting. City councillors never met with Mrs Wagner’s predecessor Gerry Brownlee, which had been frustrating, he said. “We’re at the start of a new relationship. We need to be openminded and give it the benefit of the doubt to see if there is an improved way to work together so it’s better for the community.” City councillor Aaron Keown said he was surprised a meeting had not happened already. He wanted something like the 2010 system, where there was a monthly meeting attended by city councillors, community board members, health board members and mayors from across Canterbury. Mrs Wagner said she had planned on attending a city council meeting, but had not found the time. She was open to setting up monthly meetings. “I see my job now as moving the leadership from central Government and passing it on to local Government.” Mrs Wagner said she meets with Mayor Lianne Dalziel weekly, and spoke to the relevant ministers at weekly caucus meetings about Christchurch issues. She said she met with Prime Minister Bill English last week to keep him updated. “And Gerry Brownlee, I’m constantly talking to him because, of course, he’s got lots of the history going back.” City councillor Jamie Gough said he was keen to meet with Mrs Wagner when required. He said the city council should have met more with Mr Brownlee. “I think the tension between local government and the Crown occurred probably more often than we would have liked because there wasn’t that dialogue there. I don’t know if that was necessarily anyone’s fault.” BLAZE: A fire in the City Central Motel Apartments on Wednesday morning has left a man in critical condition. PHOTO: BRAD YELAVICH Critical fire victim an Australian • By Andrew King A MAN in a critical condition after he was pulled from a burning motel room is believed to be a roofer from Australia. Firefighters dragged the man from a room at the City Central Motel Apartments, Barbadoes St, at about 6.50am on Wednesday after responding to a room consumed by fire. Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Worner would not be drawn on what had caused the fire on Wednesday but said it was “not accidental.” It is understood the man had set up a roofing company in the past nine months after coming to Christchurch about 18 months ago and was working predominantly in Queenstown. He had returned to the city from Queenstown on Friday night. Save with 30 % Kingston Shutters (Limited time only) off Why choose Kingston Shutters Polymer? Unique manufacturing process allows for the best shutter performance Aluminium core for increased strength and durability Aesthetic appearance of real wood Custom designed Won’t crack, split, chip or warp Fire retardant No harsh chemicals necessary to clean Insulates better than timber Moisture and humidity resistant Insect resistant Made from a solid, non-toxic, recyclable, environmentally “green” poly material The look of wood, the strength of technology and the energy efficiency of high-tech polymers Available in a variety of colours 20 Year Warranty www.venluree.co.nz Curtains Blinds Ph 03 365 4666 M 027 779 6574 We come to you with our mobile service.
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