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4 Wednesday May 8 2019 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi SELWYN TIMES News Mayor says no to funding new stadium •From page 1 Mr Broughton revealed his U-turn on funding the stadium after he was put on the spot about the topic last week. He was asked by city councillor Yani Johanson about the issue at an Annual Plan submission in Christchurch. Cr Johanson asked if both councils should work together on the proposed stadium. “So you’re Bruce Russell happy for us [Christchurch] to pay for the whole stadium?” Cr Johanson asked. In response, Mr Broughton said he could not answer the question as the district hasn’t been asked to pay. Said Mr Broughton: “At the moment Christchurch and the [central] Government can pay for what they are wanting to build, so there’s no need for extra discussion.” He said his viewpoint was based on a number of factors. “It’s based on discussions with ratepayers and also on the idea that while many things are better done locally by a town or a district, other things can be achieved better by working as a region,” Mr Broughton said. “I think the multi-use stadium has the interest of the region and is of the scale that a regional discussion should have been had.” Selwyn Times canvassed residents’ group members from across the district about the stadium debate. West Melton Residents’ Association member Bruce Russell welcomed Mr Broughton’s new direction. “I believe we should have a stadium, there’s no question about that,” he said. “I would have some reservations, though, if we as a council should be levied a rate for it. I think that it’s individual. If they [Christchurch] want it desperately, they should be the ones who are contributing.” NO GO: Mayor Sam Broughton no longer believes the district should help fund a new stadium in Christchurch. Rolleston Residents’ Association chairwoman Leonie MacLachlan said, in her opinion, the district should not pay for the stadium. “I don’t want to pay for a stadium in Christchurch out of anything from the district council. I believe if it was the other way around, Christchurch City Council would not help us in anyway,” she said. Leeston Community Committee chairman Lloyd Clausen said, in his personal view, he agreed with Mr Broughton’s change of tune. Mr Broughton hoped the stadium would meet whichever standards may be demanded by the rest of Canterbury. “If the region of Canterbury had been involved from the start, I think that would have been a better process,” he said. Environment Canterbury was the only local body that could set a regional rate to fund the stadium, Mr Broughton said. But ECan has previously stated it did not include the stadium in its 2018-2028 Long Term Plan as it was never asked for funding by the city council and central Government. Its next Long Term Plan review is in 2021. HEAT PUMP SALE NOW ON! Amazin’ Autumn Specials!! • We will offer you the best quality brands and option of heat pump for your home/business • Providing Heat Pump solutions for over 17 years to Cantabrians • We personally guarantee all our products & installs for 5 years (providing annual maintenance has been completed) Phone us today for your free consultation & quote 41A SHAKESPEARE RD, WALTHAM PHONE 03 366 0525 www.enviromaster.co.nz “A local team for local people” CAREERSEXPO 2019 Take a close look at your options AND MAKE SMART CAREER CHOICES! The NZ Careers Expo is your one-stop-shop for careers advice and information from a wide range of employers, training providers and industry organisations. Open to all & entry is free! Visit careersexpo.org.nz for more details CHRISTCHURCH 9-11 MAY - Horncastle Arena Thursday 9th 9-3 /5 -7, Friday 10th 9 -3, Saturday 11th 10-3.
SELWYN TIMES Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Wednesday May 8 2019 5 Fight to seal Wards Rd •From page 1 “The road is rough with corrugations in it (and) when it rains there’s a lot of potholes.” Grant Prescott moved in the same year his neighbours’ fight began. “We’ve moaned about this since 2002, but it’s increased significantly since 2005 because the amount of use has increased so much, it’s incredible,” Mr Prescott said. “We’ve got truck and trailers, on a Wednesday it’s bedlam because it’s Coalgate’s market day for sheep and cattle so the stock trucks go up and down all day long.” There has also been a number of crashes, most of which go unreported, Mr Prescott said. “The council keep on saying you don’t meet the criteria. When we asked what the criteria is they said we want you to have at least 12 houses,” he said. Murray Washington “When we had 14 [houses], they said you need so many vehicles a day use it.” But district council assets manager Murray Washington said there is no traffic movement criteria to seal a road. He also said the council would meet Wards Rd residents on Tuesday to discuss their concerns. “The council’s current works plan for Wards Rd is to continue to maintain the road as an unsealed road, but we will be discussing possible options to address residents’ concerns at the meeting,” Mr Washington said. He referred to the district council’s seal extension policy, which stated it “will not fund public requests for road seal extensions.” The policy states if landowners want a road sealed they must pay for it and maintain it for at least 10 years at their cost, before the district council takes over. The policy also states the district council may consider funding any seal extension projects which meet the New Zealand Transport Agency’s guidelines for funding. But the district council said Wards Rd does not meet the NZTA guidelines. Mr Washington said 57 vehicles use the road every day. But Mr Prescott disputed the count – which was taken at Charing Cross. He said traffic from Darfield does not often reach Charing Cross and he would raise the issue at the meeting with the district council on Tuesday. Mr Prescott said the district council’s stance “beggars belief.” “That bit about the tar sealing [policy] makes my blood boil, because Selwyn District Council are tar sealing East Maddisons Rd [in Rolleston] this year.” “We are being neglected because there’s just spend, spend and spend in Rolleston and ignoring everything else,” he said. rolleston Goulds Green Mother’s Day Stoneleigh 750ml (Excludes Lattitude, Wild Valley & Rapaura Series) $ 12 99 ea Pams Pancake Mix 325g Nestle Scorched Almonds 240g Griffins Toffeepops or Macaroon 200-250g $ 5 99 ea Mothers Day Mixed Bouquet (Available while stocks last) $ 16 99 ea NEW PRODUCT $ 2 79 ea $ 2 99 ea WindoW TinTing • 99% UV Reduction • Heat & Glare Reduction • Frosted & Decorative Film • Privacy • Safety & Security • Anti Graffiti ConTaCT us for a free no obligaTion quoTe on: Ph: 021 681 808 E: info@nztint.co.nz private sale - $749,000 Lovely four bedroom home with an attached one bedroom flat, great for your parents, teenagers or a home business. Section size 1118sqm and plenty of parking for the boat and caravan. Please see our Trade Me Listing: #1896736084 Contact Zita on 027 226 3575 or email czb@xtra.co.nz Watties Baked Beans or Spaghetti 420g, Flavoured Tomatoes 400g or Peaches, Pears or Apricots 400-425g Half leg sizes for greater convenience ANY 4 FOR $ 5 99 Green Kiwifruit Loose Product of New Zealand $ 2 79 kg Fresh NZ Quality Mark Lamb Leg Roast $ 13 99 kg Whole Single Leeks Product of New Zealand $ 1 99 ea www.foursquare.co.nz facebook.com/FourSquareNZ Specials available South Island only from Monday 6th May until Sunday 12th May 2019 or while stocks last. Wine and beer available at stores with an off licence. Wine and beer purchases restricted to persons aged 18 years old and over.
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