The Star: December 16, 2021

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2021
www.starnews.co.nz
The Sawyers Arms Rd site has
a high number of annual visitors
who use the reserve, which contains
two lakes, for watersports,
swimming and picnics.
Board chairwoman Bridget
Williams said the reserve was
“It’s something that has been on
the board’s radar for a long time.”
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From the team
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Making sure kids
experience the
joy of Christmas
Plans to
upgrade
recreation
area to be
opened for
discussion
• By Fiona Ellis
Thursday, December 16, 2021 | Christchurch’s best read and largest circulating newspaper
PLANS TO upgrade a popular
outdoor recreation area are se to
be opened for public feedback in
the new year.
The Fendalton-Waimairi-
Harewood Community Board
approved the release of the city
council’s Roto Kohatu Reserve
draft reserve management plan at
a meeting on Monday.
popular but needed to keep pace
with demand.
“It’s a wonderful resource and
well used by the community . but some planning and development
defiantly needs to happen,”
Williams said.
THAT’S A WRAP: Birthright Canterbury connect and learn volunteer co-ordinator Loraine van der Colff, of
Northwood, helps out at Birthright Canterbury’s annual Toy Day.
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A TOY giveaway has helped
make Christmas a little
brighter for 172 children who
will wake up to the joy of
wrapped presents under their
tree.
Birthright Canterbury’s annual Toy Day supports the children and caregivers of single-parent families.
Birthright co-ordinator Loraine van der Colff said she loves seeing the joy the day brings to local families.
gifts for their children,” the
Northwood resident said.
“They walk Canterbury
connect and learn volunteer “People are always very grateful to be able to receive out with
big smiles and are very
appreciative.”
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From late January 2022 until
late March 2022 the city council
will consult the public on how
the site should be used, with the
draft plan stating increasing usage
means greater competition for
different uses.
Multiple sports facility
buildings are being considered at
locations across the reserve.
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