Bay Harbour: March 25, 2020

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PAGE 2 BAY HARBOUR Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Wednesday March 25 2020 get in touch from the editor’s desk OVER THE next several weeks, maybe more, we will attempt to get the Bay Harbour News delivered in your letterboxes and to the usual pick up points. As the country faces lockdowns, this may not be possible. So there will be another way to read the Bay Harbour News – on our website starnews.co.nz On the website we have digital editions of all Star Media publications, including Bay Harbour News. Just go to starnews.co.nz, look across the top of the page and you will see digital editions. Click on that and it will bring up our newspapers and magazines. And finally, keep looking after yourselves and your families, and others who are likely to need it. Then we will get through. - Barry Clarke GENERAL INQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 Star Media, a division of Allied Press Ltd PO box 1467, Christchurch starmedia.kiwi NEWS Jess Gibson Ph: 021 914 169 jess.gibson@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Jo-Anne Fuller Ph: 364 7425 jo.fuller@ starmedia.kiwi Rob Davison Ph: 021 225 8584 rob.davison@ starmedia.kiwi news Banks Peninsula water level watch Tight water restrictions in Akaroa, Duvauchelle and Takamatua could soon be lowered or removed. Page 5 news Old macrocarpa in danger Residents have been nailing signs to a macrocarpa tree at the entrance to Sumner and Redcliffs, which could put the tree in danger. Page 7 tasty bites Simple meals to lift anyone’s spirits Baked spaghetti and slow cooker chicken noodle soup - cooking doesn’t come much easier than this. Page 15 The best-read local newspaper, delivered to 10,514 homes, RDs and farms every Wednesday Brookhaven, Heathcote, Ferrymead, Redcliffs, Mt Pleasant, Sumner, Lyttelton, Diamond Harbour, Governors Bay, Akaroa. Ferrymead We offer a complete range of pharmacy services and solutions to help enhance the health and wellbeing of you and your family. Shop 11, 2 Waterman Place, Ferrymead Phone (03) 348 4038 + Prescription Services + Medicine Management + Vaccinations + Smoking Cessation + Weight Management NOW OPEN Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed Phone: (03) 376 4232 Email: unichemferrymead@xtra.co.nz www.unichem.co.nz + Natural Health + Cosmetics + Fragrances + Gifts UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT WOOLSTON Bumper to Bumper repairs þ ALL MECHANICAL REPAIRS Servicing. lubes, cambelts, tyres, exhausts, suspension, batteries, water pumps, etc. þ VTNZ WOF ON SITE þ VTNZ CERTIFIED REPAIRER þ COURTESY CAR AVAILABLE BE IN TO WIN YOUR SERVICE Book in your vehicle for a service and go into our monthly draw to *WIN back the cost of your service. *Conditions apply WOOLSTON AUTO SURGERY 693 FERRY RD | PH 03 384 9092 tree trouble? call us 384 9630 www.fourseasonstreecare.co.nz t h e t r e e p e o p l e f o u r s e a s o n s t r e e C a r e winter firewooD sorteD? pine offcuts $ 29 per scoop DrY pine $ 40 per scoop oregon firewooD $ 50 per scoop ask about our delivery options and free courtesy trailers today! *Conditions apply Ferrymead 987 Ferry Road Phone 373 6551 www.handyhire.co.nz/firewood ferrYmeaD
Wednesday March 25 2020 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz BAY HARBOUR PAGE 3 News Disappointment at unlawful cutting down of treasured tree • By Jess Gibson BEACHVILLE RD residents want to know who was responsible for unlawfully chopping down a council-owned tree in a reserve near their properties in Redcliffs. A neighbourhood support group was holding a street party recently when members became frustrated to discover that the community asset had become a stump. The exotic pepper tree was large and provided shade to seating in the park which overlooks the Chris Doudney sea. Upon reporting the situation to the city council, Beachville Rd resident Chris Doudney was told staff were not involved with cutting it down. The tree will now be replaced as part of the city council’s winter planting programme for this year. Said Mr Doudney: “It was a significant part of the reserve. I do hope that a decent sized replacement tree is provided.” It is not the first tree to be killed on council-owned property without permission. In February 2018, Bay Harbour News reported on 24 cabbage trees found dead along the Christchurch Coastal Pathway. Linwood-Central-Heathcote LOST ASSET: Beachville Rd residents were shocked to discover a large pepper tree had been felled in council owned land near their properties. Community Board member Tim Lindley believed there was a possibility they had been poisoned with spray. There have also been trees felled unlawfully in Scott Park and at Sumner Beach. Mr Lindley said he was shocked and disappointed to discover the Beachville Reserve tree had been chopped down. “What concerns me greatly is there seems to be a willingness of DIY people in our area to fell trees on council property,” he said. “It’s very distressing and my intention is to ensure that such trees are replaced.” City council community parks manager Al Hardy said staff are unaware of who was responsible for cutting down the pepper tree in Beachville Reserve. He said those who cut down a tree on public land without permission may be penalised under the Crimes Act 1961. “Requests to remove healthy and safe trees would require community board approval and in some cases a resource consent.” He said costs vary and can depend on the age and significance of the tree. “As a minimum we would look to recoup the cost to remove the existing stump, replant a new tree and then establish this tree over a three year period,” Mr Hardy said. • HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you know who is responsible for cutting down the tree? Email any information to jess.gibson@starmedia.kiwi In Brief GAS MYSTERY SOLVED Fire crews tracked down a mysterious gas smell in Sumner following concerns from residents on Monday. The Sumner and Woolston fire brigades were called to Evans Pass Rd at about 3am after reports of a gas smell. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokeswoman said after a “very big drive around” fire crews found the smell was coming from a city council sewerage drain. LIME CHIP PETITION Forty-five people have signed a petition requesting lime chip to be removed from the waterfront of Akaroa’s Beach Rd, between Bruce Tce and Rue Jolie. It is because the gravel-like substance creates dust, which is then trampled into retail premises in the area. The petition was presented to the Banks Peninsula Community Board at its last meeting. CARPARK RENEWAL STARTS Work is being done to renew the King Park carpark, beside the Mt Pleasant Tennis Club courts. Contractors are repairing damage to the concrete kerbing and drainage infrastructure, and improving damaged chipseal by resurfacing the existing carpark surface. Have your say on our Draft Annual Plan Our proposed budget for 2020–21 focuses on: » keeping rates as low as possible » drinking water » roads and footpaths » waste collection » parks, libraries and pools. experience the difference We go the extra mile to provide the best level of service at no extra cost to you. Let us maximise your investment and minimise your stress. Find out more about what we offer, call today for a friendly chat! ccc.govt.nz/haveyoursay Amy Ziolo Head of Property Management M 027 736 8254 P 0800 15 30 30 E amy.ziolo@harcourts.co.nz W grenadierrentshop.co.nz Grenadier Rent Shop Ltd. Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Grenadier Rent Shop
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