North Canterbury News: December 12, 2019

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North Canterbury News, December 12, 2019
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Kaiapoi building to be finished in April
By SHELLEY TOPP
The new building under construction on
the corner of Williams Street and
Charles Street in Kaiapoi is due for
completion in April.
Work began on the two­level building
last April.
The building is designed by Kaiapoi
architects DSC Group and is being built
by Woodend company Paech
Construction.
More than half of the new 780 squaremetre
building has already been leased
to local law firm Corcoran French and
real estate company One Agency, with
another office under offer.
The building has two office spaces
upstairs and three of the four retail
spaces at ground level are still available
for lease. The remaining retail areas
would be ideal for abakery or cafe/wine
bar, and health and beauty or fashion
retailers, according to the developers of
the site, 137 Williams Street Ltd.
The building has been designed to pay
homage to the historical river town and
complement the special location close
to the Kaiapoi River.
The new retail development across
the road includes the Port and Eagle
Brew Pub, Craze Fashion, Kaiapoi
Florist and Gifts, Shoe Therapy, Shine
Hairstylists, Nori Table Sushi Bar and
R.W. Design.
‘‘This area has become adestination
for people in Kaiapoi and we want our
building to contribute to that boutique
environment,’’ the developers say.
Under construction ... An artist’s
impression of the new building taking shape
on the corner of Williams Street and Charles
Street, Kaiapoi. It is due for completion in
April.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
The building will feature high ceilings
and large windows, which the
developers say will provide awarm,
light­filled, airy space with great views.
The stud height of up to 4.5 metres in
some of the retail areas is said by the
developers to be exceptional for a
building of this size.
Acentral lift will ensure easy access
and the building is also soundproofed,
with double glazing and extensive
insulation.
Paul atrue community man
ANorth Canterbury man,known for his
community spiritand giving alot of time
to others, has been awarded aKiwibank
Local Hero Award.
Paul Munnerley,ofHawarden, was
presented withhis award recently by
ChristchurchDeputyMayor
AndrewTurner.
Paul voluntarily compiles a
newsletter for the Hawarden/
Waikari area every fortnight,
distributedbyemail.There are
also paper copiesavailable
free throughoutthe district.
He helps at the Hawarden
A&P Show and is involved with
organisingthe Hurunui Races.
Paul is alsoinvolvedwith the
local Civil Defence as assistant
controllerfor the Hawarden area.
He is responsible for lookingafter the
Hawarden SchoolSwimmingPool for
the community and monitorsthe
chlorine system.Heuncovers and
coversthe poolevery day. He chairsthe
local swimming club and is involved in
Paul Munnerley
running gymkhanas throughoutthe
Hurunui district during the season.
Paul was thesecretary of the local
Fire Brigade for many years,is
chairman (andlibrarian) of the local
CommunityLibrary Committee, and is
the local chairman of the New
Zealand Educational Institute,
involving all local schools.
Manypeople in the district
owe theircontinued computer
use to Paul,who is the “go to
person” for anyone with a
problemlarge or small.
He has run night classes for
adults in computeruse for
manyyears.
Paulisinvolvedinthe local
Bridge Club.
He taughtfor many years at
HawardenArea School/Hurunui
College and there are many parents and
pupils who have reasontoremember
him withgratitude.Hehas already been
awarded aCommunity Services Award
for his work.