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The Star Thursday January 30 2020 8 NEWS Charges over selling homekill • By Sophie Cornish A CHRISTCHURCH dairy is facing prosecution for selling homekill meat. Eight charges under the Animal Products Acts have been laid following an investigation by the Ministry of Primary Industries. An MPI spokesman said it was unable to provide any further information about the investigation as the case is now before the courts. MPI’s website states the penalties for breaking homekill rules are significant. “The maximum fine is $75,000 for individuals and $300,000 for corporations.” In New Zealand, homekill trade is restricted to be eaten only by the animal’s owner, family, household or any farmworkers involved in a farm’s daily operations, their family and household. It can also be served on a marae. Homekill cannot be served to paying customers, bartered, raffled or donated as a prize or fundraiser. It cannot be used by schools, universities, hospitals or prisons. Its trade is restricted only to parts of the animal that are not for consumption, such as hide, skins, horns or antlers. • By Louis Day LIBRARIES collected $316,000 in fines for overdue, damaged and lost books last year. A staggering 4,734,658 fines were handed out which is an increase from the 4,664,676 fines and $292,946 dished out throughout 2018. The city council currently has $235,745 worth in outstanding fines. This comes as the city council revealed the most issued book of 2019 was British author Lee Child’s Past Tense which is the 23rd book in the Jack Reacher series. The crime thriller novel series follows former American military policeman, Jack Reacher, who wanders throughout the United States. Child’s The Midnight Line, which is the 22nd book in the series, came in as the second most issued book of last year. Adults are charged 70c per day for overdue books with a $21 maximum fine per item. City council head of libraries and information Carolyn Robertson said the money from fines was put into the libraries Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Borrowers rack up overdue library book fees DEBT: Borrowers currently owe more than $235,000 in overdue library book fines across city council libraries. general fund which helped offset expenditure. She said when an individual with an adult membership returns an overdue book to the library, the fine is automatically added to their membership record. “If the fine is not paid within one month, or the customer has fines owing of $30 or more, then the customer cannot borrow any more items until such time the fine is paid,” she said. Ms Robertson said debt collection agencies become involved when fines exceed $30 and once an item becomes 62 days overdue. She said with lost or damaged items individuals are charged the total cost of the item, plus a $21 processing fee. “A recovery fee is only charged once an outstanding debt is referred to a debt collection agency.” Top 10 titles issued in 2019 Lee Child Past Tense 1633 Lee Child The Midnight Line 1129 Jodi Picoult A Spark of Light 1093 Liane Moriarty Nine Perfect Strangers 1049 Michelle Obama Becoming 1031 David Baldacci Long Road to Mercy 916 Jojo Moyes Still Me 865 Jane Harper The Lost Man 837 Nora Roberts Shelter in Place 824 John Grisham The Rooster Bar 816 Longest overdue books (due date) Concise Book of Muscles 24/02/2013 Christmas Baking Book for Children 4/03/2013 Choo! Choo! 4/03/2013 Johnny Cash: The Songs 24/03/2013 Law & Order 25/03/2013 Edmonds Great Tastes 20/11/2013 One-of-a-kind handmade weddings 20/11/2013 Handmade Wedding 20/11/2013 Extreme Wedding 20/11/2013 Pumped Up Hits 20/11/2013 STIHL FSA 56 COMPACT CORDLESS LINETRIMMER KIT (Includes AK 10 Battery & AL 101 Charger) $445 STIHL MSA 140 COMPACT CORDLESS CHAINSAW KIT (Includes AK 30 Battery & AL 101 Charger) $665 LOOK WHAT ACCESSORIES YOU COULD GET…. STIHL Chaps STIHL SHOP Northwood 554 Main North Road, Belfast, Christchurch Ph: 03-974-2469 STIHL SHOP Rangiora Corner Lineside and Station Road, Rangiora Ph: 03-313-3398 STIHL SHOP Fosters 559 Blenheim Road, Sockburn, Christchurch Ph: 03-343-6339 www.stihlshopchristchurch.co.nz STIHL Super Clean Spray STIHL HSA 56 COMPACT CORDLESS HEDGETRIMMER KIT (Includes AK 10 Battery & AL 101 Charger) $445 STIHL RMA 339 COMPACT CORDLESS LAWNMOWER KIT (Includes AK 30 Battery & AL 101 Charger) $775 STIHL Battery Carry Bag STIHL Safety Glasses STIHL Concept 24 Earmuffs * To spend on STIHL Accessories in-store. Offers valid from 01 January – 29 February 2020. Terms and Conditions apply. See in-store for details. LOVE YOUR LAND LOVE YOUR LAND First encounters with our native plants Exhibition on now Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch Free entry; donations appreciated www.canterburymuseum.com VISITING DUNEDIN THIS WEEKEND? Get all the best local news and information from the South and further afield by requesting your complimentary ODT when checking into your accommodation. Trusted, Independent, Local
• By Louis Day THE MAJORITY of community boards are cutting back on catering costs following public scrutiny last term. The Banks Peninsula Community Board is the only board to increase its catering budget. It now takes the title of the highest spending board with an estimated $228 put aside for catering per meeting, an increase from the $216 allocated towards catering in the previous term. City council head of community support, governance and partnerships John Filsell said a new supplier was being trialled and options were being explored to reduce costs. “Meetings are at Lyttelton, Little River and Akaroa; this requires elected members and others to travel some distance to and from the meeting, extending the overall time commitment. At some venues and at some times, such as Little River, there may not be the opportunity for elected members and others to purchase refreshments close by,” he said. Banks Peninsula board members may have the highest catering budget, but they have the lowest annual salary. Banks Peninsula board members are paid $9864 and the chair $19,729, whereas city board members are paid up to $24,580 and their chairs up to $49,160. Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton, has cut back its catering budget again after coming under fire mid-way through last term. It has reduced its budget from $78 to about $68 a meeting, it previously sat at $174. Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood will not have any catering after a decision was made last term to remove it. Coastal-Burwood will also go without any catering this term following “modest catering” last term. However, Mr Filsell said these board members would still have access to a kitchenette facility where they could make their own Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Community boards cut back catering costs UNSAVOURY COSTS: The Banks Peninsula Community Board now has the highest catering budget, setting aside an estimated $228 a meeting. tea and coffee which would have no impact on the catering budget. He said options were being explored to reduce the Spreydon- Cashmere catering budget of $130 to around $90 a meeting. Linwood-Central-Heathcote has shaved about $25 off its catering budget by purchasing items directly from the supermarket as opposed to a catering supplier, bringing the budget to an estimated $75 a meeting. Papanui-Innes will spend a maximum of $50 a meeting following a decision to reduce costs last term. WHAT HAS BEEN SPENT ON FOOD: Banks Peninsula 2016/17: $3399.56 2017/18: $3709 2018/19: $1092.98 Total: $8201.54 Coastal-Burwood 2016/17: $3668.53 2017/18: $3687.73 2018/19: $1647.76 Total: $9004.02 Fendalton-Waimairi- Harewood 2016/17: $1616.78 2017/18: $742.57 2018/19: $363.73 Total: $2723.08 Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton 2016/17: $4495.46 2017/18: $4515.04 2018/19: $1061.75 Total: $10,072.25 Linwood-Central-Heathcote 2016/17: $2634.90 2017/18: $4574.60 2018/19: $1429.64 Total: $8639.14 Papanui-Innes 2016/17: $2371 2017/18: $2606 2018/19: $331 Total: $5308 Spreydon-Cashmere 2016/17: $2328.83 2017/18: $2484.44 2018/19: $900 Total: $5713.27 Total from 2016/17 to October 2018/19: $49,661.30 Thursday January 30 2020 The Star NEWS 9 Programme aims to boost central city residents • By Louis Day A NEIGHBOURHOOD walks programme starts on Saturday in a bid to boost the central city’s residential population to 20,000 by 2028. The programme is part of the city council’s Project 8011. The free 90min walks will be led by central city resident Richard Ball. City council head of urban regeneration, urban design and heritage Carolyn Ingles said “The walks will help council staff gather more information about initiatives that might achieve good neighbourhoods in the central city.” She said two walks would be undertaken initially, but up to five walks could go ahead. “After the first two walks are completed, council staff and Tē Pūtahi will undertake a pause and review process to evaluate the results, approach and scope of the project.” The city council has commissioned independent non-profit organisation Tē Pūtahi to run the programme. The cost of two walks to the city council is $7150, the cost of five is $14,710. MORVEN APARTMENTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION - SELLING NOW ELEGANT RETIREMENT LIVING Contemporary design with all the comforts of home Nestled in the heart of Fendalton, take time to enjoy Holly Lea Village’s idyllic parklike setting with beautiful grounds, established trees and the Waimairi Stream meandering its way through the village grounds. At Holly Lea Village your health and wellbeing is our priority. We provide a supportive lifestyle with a range of services that can be tailored to meet your individual requirements. Construction has commenced on the Morven Apartments, eight spacious two bedroom apartments, architecturally designed with your comfort and safety in mind. For more information about purchasing an apartment, contact Juliane. hollylea.co.nz 03 351 7764 123 Fendalton Rd, Christchurch APARTMENTS | ASSISTED LIVING | REST HOME LEVEL CARE
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