North Canterbury News: March 11, 2021

What’s happening in your
community…
Dra LTPNow Open for Your Input
Let's talk about the next 10 years... That's the
purpose of the dra Long Term Plan 2021-2031
which is out for public engagement.
The Long Term Plan(LTP) is Council’s key strategic
document and sets out projects and priorities, as well
as howmuch it willcost and howitwillbefunded.
Over the next 10 years the Council is focused on
making sure we keep up with growth, Covid-19
economic recovery, climate change/sustainability,
and the impact of the Three Waters Review.
Specifically the Council are asking for feedback on:
• New community facilities for Pegasus and north
Woodend (Ravenswood)
• Upgrades to the Rangiora Library and wider
civic area
• Parking in Rangiora–including acar parkbuilding.
“The big challenge facing Waimakariri is balancing
agrowing population –while making sure we have
ahealthy environment, resilient infrastructure, and
remain an attractive place for business and new
residents,” says Mayor Dan Gordon.
“We’re also conscious that this LTPtakes place
following Covid-19 lockdowns, at atime of
economic uncertainty, and with possible changes
to how services like reticulated wastewater and
drinking water are managed.
“We’ve had to carefully balance what the community
can afford and the impacts on households, without
unduly delaying building core community facilities
which encourage and foster business and growth.”
The proposed rates increase if the dra LTPis
supported is3.95 percent in the first year before
moving to 4.2 percent for the following years.
“People are at the centre of everything we do
as aCouncil which is why we want to hear your
thoughts and aspirations for the District.”
Youcan findout more at waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk
Commissioners Appointed for Rangiora
Racecourse Resource Consent
Environment Canterbury’s Regulation Hearing
Committee have appointed commissioners for the
Taggart Earthmoving Ltd Rangiora Racecourse
resource consent application.
Taggart Earthmoving Limited has applied to
Environment Canterbury and Waimakariri District
Council for resource consents to establish,
maintain and operate an aggregate quarry located
at the Rangiora Racecourse.
The resource consent applications were jointly
notified on 31 October last year and 404
submissions were received. 62 submitters wish to
be heard insupport oftheir submission, 394 are in
opposition; nine support and one is neutral.
There have also been anumber of public meetings
held by those in opposition of the proposed quarry.
Because of this hearings are expected to take place
in May to best review the proposal. The Regulation
Hearing Committee meeting, on 4March, was the
first step inthis process and appointed:
• Paul Rogers as aHearings Commissioner,
Chairman and member of the Hearing Panel
• Reginald Proffit as aHearings Commissioner and
member of the Hearing Panel
• John Iseli as aHearings Commissioner, and
member of the Hearing Panel
Submissions in opposition raise concerns about
dust, air quality, and increased traffic, impacts on
health, noise, and disruption to the local residential
neighbourhood, groundwater quality, flood risk and
reduction on house prices, amongst anumber of
other matters.
Submissions in support focus on benefits tothe
local economy and retention of the racecourse.
Ahearing date, which is expected to take place in
May, will be advised in the coming weeks.
CANCELLATION OF MEETING
The District Planning and Regulation Committee
meeting previously advertised for Tuesday
16 March 2021 at 1pm has been CANCELLED.
Public Health Notice
Please Flush Your Taps
Some plumbing fittings may allow
tiny traces of metals to build up in
water that has been standing in the
fittings for several hours.
Although the health risk is small, the Ministry
of Health recommends you flush acouple of
cups of water from your drinking-water tap
each morning before drinking, or aer long
absences from your property.
This simple precaution is recommended for
all public and private water supplies for all
households in New Zealand.
For more information contact the Waimakariri
District Council on 0800 965 468.
Free Computer Classes
at Waimakariri Libraries
Term 12021
RealMe and MyMSD
Rangiora -Monday15March 10am-12pm
Pinterest
Rangiora-Monday22March10am-12pm
Bookings essential
Formore informationortobook,
phone03311 8901orask at any
WaimakaririLibrary
libraries.waimakariri.govt.nz
NEED FUNDING FOR A
LOCAL ARTS PROJECT?
Assistance is available for groups and
individuals who are keen to provide arts
and cultural activities in the Waimakariri
District from the Creative Communities
New Zealand Scheme.
The next CreativeCommunities round will close
Monday29 March 2021,for eventsoractivities that
takeplace between1May2021 and 1May 2022.
The Application Form and Guide for Applicants is
available from Council Service Centres and Libraries or
from the Council website atwaimakariri.govt.nz
If youhaveany questionsplease contact
the administrator, KarenLivingstone
Phone03311 8901or0800965 468
Email karen.livingstone@wmk.govt.nz