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PAGE 10 BAY HARBOUR Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Wednesday May 15 2019 Local News Now News Call for better protection of birds Fire rages, homes at risk • By Matt Slaughter MORE NEEDS to be done to protect birdlife around the Avon-Heathcote Estuary. The Avon-Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust says dogs, drones and people continue to be a threat to the 118 bird species, which call the estuary home, including godwits. Tim Lindley The Coastal- Burwood Community Board will now investigate what it can do to better protect these birds after trust members expressed concerns at a meeting last week The estuary became part of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway network last year, a network, which protects migratory waterbirds across wetlands in about 20 countries. PROTECTION: (Left to right) – Lesser knots, godwits, and south island pied oystercatchers are being disturbed according to the Avon-Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust. Trust member Tim Lindley said the birds, which used the estuary faced threats that people may have not been aware of. “Birds do see dogs as wolves . . . it’s quite important that they’re not disturbed by dogs.” Mr Lindley said the estuary’s proximity to the eastern suburbs in both the Coastal-Burwood and Linwood-Central-Heathcote wards made protecting them even more important. “The birds stop feeding for 10 minutes when they are interrupted by humans. “Because this international flyway is in an urban area, it’s only going to get worse. “It’s dinner time for the birds and we need to keep it that way.” Board members agreed the signage currently in place telling people to be respectful of birds when around the estuary needed to be improved. Board member Linda Stewart suggested signage should give more specific information on the types of behaviour and activities that disturbed birds and how this could be avoided. Website map to identify where pot holes are • By Julia Evans WORKING OUT how to avoid potholes and bumpy roads will soon easier with the development of a website map. The city council is working on a new “roughness condition map” which will show the condition of each road, lane, street and drive. Said city council planning and delivery transport manager Lynette Ellis: “The roughness condition map will identify how rough a road is, both as a measurable number, and as a description (eg good or poor).” Ms Ellis said the technology is used elsewhere in New Zealand and there is no direct connection between the map and the earthquakes as the map will be using recently measured data. “The driver for this is to share factual information concerning the transport network with the community,” she said. It will also be used to help inform decision-making city councillors and community boards make with regard to investing money and prioritising infrastructure. “Functionally this is using data that council already holds, and serving it onto the website via new software that has been made available via council’s geospatial programme,” Ms Ellis said. The map is intended to be live on the website later this year. The state of roads around the city remains a hot topic eight years after the February 22, 2011, earthquake. Last year’s city council Long Term Plan was set to focus on the “basics” – setting out to prioritise improvements to roads and footpaths alongside wastewater infrastructure and drinking water upgrades. ROUGH: The city council is working on developing a map for its website to tell residents which roads are in the poorest condition such as this damage on New Brighton Rd. BAND The Air Force On Tour 2019 Saturday 25 May Air Force Museum, Christchurch Tickets available from the museum shop or airforcemuseum.co.nz DO IT ONCE - DO IT RIGHT •Retaining Walls •Drain-laying •Driveways •Trenching •Over 60 years professional experience •Modern Machinery The Christchurch branch of Civil Construction Ltd takes great pride in delivering high quality civil works, drainage and general contracting solutions through the Canterbury region. Our success is built on obtaining respect and repeat business for our honesty, skills and innovation. For enquiries and a free quote contact Peter on 03 344 2596 peter@civilconstruction.co.nz www.civilconstruction.co.nz
Wednesday May 15 2019 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi BAY HARBOUR PAGE 11 Four Grenadier Seasons Ferrymead Realty & Sumner Sumner 2 2 2 2 Strowan 3 1 1 1 2/30 Stoke Street Want to jump into your wetsuit and hit the surf? Or hop onto your mountain bike and head for the hills? Or how about just slipping on your jandals and grabbing a quick coffee? This modern, 2 bedroom home is perfectly positioned just a couple of blocks back from the beach to take advantage of all that Sumner has to offer; and best of all it’s easy care. Two roomy, double bedrooms are complemented by two bathrooms, ensuring easy living. The generous, open-plan living and kitchen is well presented and extends out to a sunny, north west facing balcony,. With a double garage to store the surfboards, bikes and toys, you ‘d be hard pressed to find a more practical property! Auction: Thursday 30th May From 12pm View at: www.harcourts.co.nz ID#SM0180 Michelle Ward Ph 027 203 7858 1/164 Blighs Road Positioned in one of Christchurch’s most sought-after suburbs, this enchanting family home will prove popular. Constructed from solid materials to face North, this home was built to last and soak up the sun. Step inside to see how this home makes every inch count by boasting 3 double bedrooms, each with their own wardrobe meaning there is plenty of storage. An updated bathroom will support busy families along with a separate laundry. The heat pump and partial double glazed windows will provide warmth. Auction: Thursday 30th May From 12pm View at: www.harcourts.co.nz ID#FM5524 Sam Ansell Ph 021 160 6254 & Josh Westland Ph 021 258 4410 Woolston 6 Finlay Place Sumner 7/3 Head Street Bishopdale 10 Wilton Crescent Mt Pleasant 15 Tama Terrace 2 1 1 6 2 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 3 1 2 4 Auction: Thursday 30th May From 12pm View at: www.harcourts.co.nz ID#FM5525 Auction: Thursday 23rd May From 12pm View at: www.harcourts.co.nz ID#SM0200 Auction: Thursday 30th May From 12pm View at: www.harcourts.co.nz ID#SM0192 Price: $735,000 View at: www.harcourts.co.nz ID#SM0179 Sam Ansell Ph 021 160 6254 Josh Westland Ph 021 258 4410 Alison Carter Ph 027 431 8960 Michelle Ward Ph 027 203 7858 Prue Dacombe Ph 021 752 348 Alison Carter Ph 027 431 8960 Sumner 39 Stoke Street Opawa 55 Ford Road Heathcote 32 Martindles Road St Albans 231a Geraldine Street 4 2 1 2 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 Price: $1,279,000 View at: www.harcourts.co.nz ID#SM0188 Deadline Treaty: Thursday 23rd May 4pm View at: www.harcourts.co.nz ID#FM5501 Deadline Treaty: Thursday 23rd May 4pm View at: www.harcourts.co.nz ID#FM5522 Price: $389,000 View at: www.harcourts.co.nz ID#SM0191 Michelle Ward Ph 027 203 7858 Joy Butel Ph 021 353 280 Alistair Hazeldine Ph 027 572 155 Joy Butel Ph 021 353 280 Alistair Hazeldine Ph 027 572 155 Michelle Ward Ph 027 203 7858 Shaun Davey Ph 027 953 8860 Greg Powell Branch Manager 027 274 6157 Alison Carter 027 431 8960 Michelle Ward 027 203 7858 Deb Beesley 027 280 8837 Joy Butel 021 353 280 Chris Moores 027 588 4440 Kirsty McLeod 027 226 5893 Liz Lewis 027 453 0952 Megan Looyer 027 841 2335 Mandi Ussher 022 621 5758 Carol Williams 027 282 4950 Dave Elston 0274 593 165 Claire Savage 0210 314 342 Steve Liebert 021 138 8401 Shaun Davey 027 953 8860 Alistair Hazeldine 027 572 1555 Lynton Hubber 027 433 4141 Prue Dacombe 021 752 348 Suzanne Robin 027 271 4906 Sam Ansell 021 160 6254 Josh Westland 021 258 4410 Ferrymead & sumner 1020 Ferry Rd Ferrymead • Ph 384 7950 • harcourtsgrenadier.co.nz Grenadier Real Estate Ltd MREINZ is a Licensed Agent Under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008
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