Bay Harbour: January 30, 2019

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PAGE 6 Wednesday January 30 2019 BAY HARBOUR Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi New Year... new gear BACK TO SCHOOL GEAR, OFFICE GEAR..wE’VE GOT IT COVERED! GREAT nEw READS InSTORE nOw 1005 Ferry rd Ph 384 2063 while stocks last (see instore for terms and conditions) Barry & kerry
Wednesday January 30 2019 News • By Louis Day ABOUT 200 trees have been removed at Okains Bay camping ground. The city council removed trees from the area as part of their Reserve Landscape Plan last June. Additional trees on the western side of the camping ground also had to be removed due to damage caused by salt water inundation in last year’s king tides. But the felling of the pine, gum and macrocarpa trees has left some campers “heartbroken”. One camper who had been going to the camping ground for more than 40 years said they were “heartbroken” when they returned to the area over the holidays. “It’s taken away a lot of natural shelter, it looks terrible, they have left a lot of the trees just lying around. They have left some of the stumps of up to 1m just sticking out of the ground in some places.” The camper said the removal of the trees had left campers exposed to the sun and wind. “Trees that have been killed by the seawater in high tide Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi SCARRED: Left – The city council’s removal of trees at Okains Bay camping ground has left campers heartbroken. Right – The area as it was before the trees were felled. Campers ‘heartbroken’ over loss of trees haven’t been removed, yet all of these other ones have.” Head of recreation, sports and events Nigel Cox said they were working to replace some of the trees which had been felled. “A community planting day was held in September. A large number of native trees were planted into newly-established raised gardens. More planting in line with the Reserve Landscape Plan will be completed this coming year.” Mr Cox said an arborist would be cutting down the remaining trees damaged by seawater this week. •From page 1 Sumner resident of 40 years Sam Bradley was frustrated by the lack of progress that has been made on the tower. “I’m the manager for a building company and if we ran our company like that we wouldn’t have one to run anymore.” Mr Bradley was also •From page 1 The Akaroa resident said the owner of the dog lets it roam the streets without a leash, allowing the dog to poo wherever it pleases. “I would just like the dog to be kept under control, I keep my dog under control.” City council general manager consenting and compliance Leonie Rae said that owners who fail to clean up after their dogs could receive a fine of $300. “In the first instance, we focus on educating dog owners to gain compliance, and if unsuccessful BAY HARBOUR Local News Now PAGE 7 Fire rages, homes at risk Tenders being called for this week to repair clock tower disappointed to see the scaffolding being used by vandals to deface the clock tower. “It’s really upsetting, especially when it is the council that is giving people the opportunity to deface it. It’s obviously a bit of an icon for Sumner and to see it like that is a bit of an eyesore.” Stink over Akaroa dog poo the owners can incur a $300 infringement notice.” Akaroa resident Denise Langrope said she once had a problem with a corgi pooing by her letterbox on a regular basis. Mrs Langrope said the dog stopped after she sprayed the area with disinfectant. •HAVE YOUR SAY: Are you frustrated with dog owners not cleaning up after their dogs in your area? Email your views to louis.day@starmedia.kiwi •Dog letters, page 10 GARAGE CLEARANCE SALE UP TO 70% OFF WELL BELOW COST SALE FINISHES THIS WEEKEND! Monday – Friday 10.00am – 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am – 2.00pm, Sunday 10.00am – 2.00pm Blinds Curtains Shutters HURRY! LIMITED STOCK Our loss is your gain! Grab a bargain at our warehouse. We have discontinued lines, measuring errors and cancelled orders. Also, a small number of seconds. Come on down and bring your measurements. First in – first served! AND SAVE UP TO 40% ON NEW CUSTOM-MADE PRODUCT 97E (Unit 3) Sawyers Arms Road | 03 365 4666 | Mobile Showroom Service Up the long driveway – just follow the signs
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