North Canterbury News: July 08, 2021

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What’s happening in your community… Mayoral Update - Three Waters Reform Proposals The release of new information from the Government about Three Waters Reform proposals means we now have anidea of the shape and ownership models of the proposed entities. There are alot of broad statements being made and questions that need to be answered. I’m concerned the information provided only paints part of the picture. Like all Councils we recognise the need to invest more in Three Waters. This isn’t anything new. We take great pride in providing our communities with safe and reliable drinking water. Over the last 20 years we’ve invested over $100m in water infrastructure which is high quality and have aplanned programme to ensure it stays this way. Wehave a100 year strategy to fund these assets for our community. The advertising campaign the Government are using trivialises avery important matter and doesn’t fairly represent the realities ofwater services and quality in New Zealand. We recently found out the cost of this campaign is$3.5m which is an outrageous waste of taxpayer money. Iquestion how they’ve worked out the huge efficiencies available given the proposal says it’s going to increase staffing by thousands of people. Ourown financials andmodelling doesn’tsupport their underlying argumentand we are still waiting to seethedetailedfinancial modelling andassumptions (beyondadashboard) that they’veused. Until we receivethis, myself and Councillors can’thave an honest conversation with ourcommunitiesonthese proposals so they canmake an informed decision. Iremain extremely concerned aboutthe paceand urgency of thisreformand hope this remains achoice forour community to make. This is apointIstrongly madetothe Minister of LocalGovernment when we met twoweeks ago and havereiterated since. -Mayor Dan Gordon Icy Roads Catching Drivers Out Some drivers are not getting the message to reduce speed when temperatures are low and ice is likely to be present on the roads. Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand have attended several crashes over the weekend where drivers have not been driving to the conditions resulting incrashes. Sergeant Colin Stewart says drivers need to reduce their speed when temperatures are low. “Regardless of whether you think there is ice or not, the best way to reduce the risk of acrash is to slow down,” he says. It’s clear that while some drivers are paying attention tothe weather forecasts and taking extra care, others aren’t and it puts everyone at risk. Road Safety Co-ordinator Kathy Graham says there is amisconception that gritting roads makes it safe todrive atyour normal speed. However, grit only improves friction by about 15% so you only have around 40% of dry road skid resistance. While contractors check roads very early in the morning they will also respond at other times where required. Ice can form very quickly atany time of the day however, so when temperatures are low assume the road will be slippery and reduce your speed. Black ice can’t be seen so you won’tknow until you hit it. Reducing speed when driving in icy conditions doesn’t mean you won’t slide off the road, but at a slower speed the impact will be less. Applications Open Soon for $4m Canterbury Flood Recovery Fund TheMinistry forPrimary Industries is encouraging all farmers and growers affected by flooding in Canterbury to applyfor support from anew $4m fund. The expanded Canterbury Flood Recovery Fund was set up to support the region's recovery from a one in 200-year rainfall event. Applications can be made retrospectively for clean-up work already undertaken. The size and distribution ofgrants will be determined once all the applications have been received. Applications for the fund open on 9July 2021 and close on 30 July 2021. Forms will be available on www.mpi.govt.nz from 9July 2021. Your chance to talk to the Mayor 1.30– 4pm Thursday 8July Woodend Community Centre Massive BookSaleat Waimakariri Libraries Stock up on your winter reading material with greatbooks at special prices foreveryone! KaiapoiLibrary 176Williams Street, Kaiapoi › Saturday10July 2021•10am to 2pm › Sunday11July2021•1pm to 4pm Find out more libraries.waimakariri.govt.nz 03 311 8901 The Great At Kaiapoi Domainand Pearson Park, Oxford For more information go to: www.kidsfest.co.nz/event/the-great-fairy-huntnt/the *Facepainting subject to weather. Check the Beyond The Faerie Tree Facebook page for updates. Saturday 10 July - Sunday 25 July 2021 Free Face Pa inting Free Face Pa inting with Snowdrop at the Kaiapoi Domain Friday 16 July 11.00 am -1.00 pm Friday 23 July 11.00 am -1.00 pm
NEWS &CLASSIFIED North Canterbury News, July 8, 2021 45 Give usyour feedback ABOUT AN AQUA PLAY PARK Should the Council support aproposal to install anAqua Play Park inKaiapoi? The WHoW Trust are proposing to createa temporary water park on the lake within NCF Reserve. It wouldinclude floatingbouncy castles, pontoons and supporting facilities and would operateduring peak summer months. Before adecision ismade, we’d like to know what you think. Share your feedback before 5pm on Wednesday 14 July 2021. Have your say waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk 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 Monday23August 2021,foreventsoractivities thattakeplace between1October2021 and 1October2022. The Application Form and Guide for Applicants is available from Council Service Centres and Libraries or from the Council website at waimakariri.govt.nz If youhaveany questionsplease contact the administrator,Ben Eldridge Phone03311 8901or0800965 468 Email ben.eldridge@wmk.govt.nz Community Op Shop The new Op shop opens in the WaikariChurchHall at 10am, Monday,July 5. Come and Bishop Peter and HurunuiMayor Marie Black. You are most welcome to stay and join us for acuppa and please bring aplate of food to sharefor morning tea.Afirewood request has beenmet. Thank you for your offers. Rangiora Community Patrol Afundraisingsausage sizzle willbeheld for the patrol, who are the eyes an dears for the Police, on Saturday ,July 17, 10amto2pm outside PAK’nSAVE, Southbrook. Patrolmilestone The Rangiora CommunityPatrol will celebrate 25, plus one yearonSunday,July 25 at 2pm at MainPower Oval, Coldstream Road.Anyonefrom the Patrol (car or cameras) since 1995 is invited to an afternoontea to celebrateour anniversary. RSVP to Anne Palmer0274258317. annepalmer52@gmail.com. Be quicklimit100. PsychologicalFirst Aid Two pyschological first aid courses willbeheld at the John Knox Centreatthe corner of King and High Streets,RangioraonFriday, July 23, and Saturday,August 14. The Loburn branch of Red Cross invites people of the Waimakaririand beyond to take partinthe courses which includebecoming familiar withdistress reactions. The coursesare afull, sevenhour day. To registeremail wellbeing@redcross.org.nz. Rangiora Players How does yourGarden Grow will be stagedbythe Rangiora Players from July 10 to July24. This play is nothing aboutgardens, or how they grow. Nathan Pond: Once a mega rockstar, now ashadow of his former self, (mostly) off the drugsand boozeafter (several) spells in rehab, but on the comeback trail. Tickets $25 per person. Fire &Ice festival The BlackwellDepartment Storecarparkwill hostthe free day on July 24, which will kickoff with ice artist Victor Cagayat fromAuckland sculptingice surprises from 12.30pmto3.30pm. At 5pm the festive fun beginswith hot food, mulled wine,live music and market stalls. Kaiapoi Art Expo The Kaiapoi Art expo will be held on July24and 25, 10amto5pm, in the Kaiapoi Club, Raven Quay, Kaiapoi. Check out over 800 artworks,from 125 artists, all underone roof including painting, photography,ceramics, woodwork and more. Take part in the ‘have agoday’ on Saturday. Entryby gold coin. AMPLIFY YOUR BUSINESS AND BE THE NAME THEY REMEMBER FIRST Advertise with us and get noticed today! Phone us today on 03 314 8335 or email sales@ncnews.co.nz to find out how we can help! Read astory that you want to comment on? Send us a Letter to the Editor! Letters must be under 250 words and may be abridged. Email robyn.bristow@ncnews.co.nz Public Notices Kaiapoi Christadelphians “The Key of knowledge...” (Luke 11:52) THE BIBLE’S SOLUTION TO FEAR If we have looked about us and observed the World’s events, we could understandably be perplexed and fearful, thinking where is it all going to end? There are amultitude ofsuggestions, but all from ahuman viewpoint. There is only one place where the answers to all the troubles in the world can be found. THE BIBLE. The Bible (the only place of true wisdom) gives hope and direction for todayand the future.All it takes is for us to make amove to seek the answers. There is no need for despair and fear. God is going tobring anew world, where evil will be restrained, and peace and equity will prevail under arighteous ruler. All welcome. DVD presentation Sunday 11th July,7.30pm Kaiapoi Community Centre, Sewell Street Forinformation phone 03 352 5453 website -bibletruthandprophecy HANMER SPRINGS FLYRIDE Publicly Notified Resource Consent Application: RC210098 Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools &Spa (the applicant) has made changes to the resourceconsent application (RC210029)to installand operateaflyride at: Conical Hill Reserve –ConicalHill Road and54Lucas Lane,Hanmer Springs. The changes are outlined inan addendum and are considered tobe outofscope of the original application. Therefore, the resource consent application must be notifiedand processedasanew application. Submissions onthis resource consent application close: 5pm Thursday5August2021 Available online: The full application including the addendum,public notice and information on how to make asubmission are available online at: www.hurunui.govt.nz/flyride If youhaveany questions, please contact KelseyBewley,03314 0048 or kelsey.bewley@hurunui.govt.nz 2398383 2397991
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