North Canterbury News: June 29, 2023

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NEWS 4 The North Canterbury News, June 29, 2023 Hurunui house prices bucking the trend House values in the Hurunui District are bucking the nationwide trend of falling values. Kerry Walsh, Hurunui District Council’sbuilding and property manager, saysthe house and land markets are moving fast. ‘‘Land is being snapped up quickly, especially in subdivisionswhich are popping up in Amberley and Hanmer Springs.’’ Since2021, the average house build costwithoutlandhas increased more than $40,000. Mr Walsh saysthisreflects nationwide increases in material and labourcosts. The average house size has reduced, from 195m2 in 2018,to180m2 nowadays. CoreLogic released data recently, identifyinga12month increase of 7.6 percent in house/land packageprices in Hurunui,second only to Bullerand bucking the average New Zealandwidedrop in house values. Mr Walsh says thenew houses in Hurunui are worth more to sell than the traditional older houses, which usedtomake upmostofthe market. ‘‘Italso creates the bigger picture that peopleare willing invest here, across awide age group too which we’ve noticed.’’ Building consent applications have been rising steadily since 2018which saw121 consents. Last year it rose to 196consents, and by the end of Maythisyear, 84 have already beenprocessed. ‘‘Having more than five housing companies nowbuilding in the district reflects this,compared to fiveyears agowhenthere were onlyacouple of companies.’’ MrWalsh identifiedthree building spikes in Hurunui—18 months after theChristchurch earthquake in 2011; after the Waiau Kaikoura earthquake in 2016,and during the Covid19 pandemic when the borders were closed. Thenumber of Land Information Memorandum (LIM) reports being processedare at arecord high. Last month (May) 60 LIMreports were processed,compared to the average monthly number processed of between 33 and 47. LIM reports are carried out on a house andproperty before it is sold. ‘‘People are movingtoHurunuifor the lifestyle,and the many great recreational spots it offers.’’ Lion King afine tuned musical production The lion roared at the Rangiora Town Hall, as Loburn School’s 163 students presented the Lion King to audiences at two evening performances and a matinee. Teacher, Katie Steele, conceived the production six months ago, with auditions taking place in March. The school then dedicated term 2 to preparing for the mammoth undertaking. Kylie Young, aparent, was the choreographer for the show which included many moving sequences. The show was very much acommunity event, says Principal Stuart Priddy. He says mums, dads, grandparents and friends of the school all helped with costumes and props, and many turned out to the production. ‘‘We invited residents of local rest homes to our matinee show on Wednesday, about 40 attended. They had the time of their lives.’’ Photo: Courtesy Lucy Weddell Thrive in Your 70s! Judy Bailey Explains... KORU NUTRITION Grandmother and former TV Icon, Judy Bailey, is embarking on a journey to help reshape our perceptions around healthy aging. Now entering her 70s and being called “Dear” one too many times, Judy has teamed up with New Zealand natural health and nutrition company – Koru Nutrition, to talk to experts, start conversations, and explore the latest research that ismaking adifference in the field of aging. “Once you pass 65, people tend to think it’s a downhill slide to the Zimmer frame. But that’s far from the truth; we all age differently. Many of us remain physically active well into our 70s,” Judy shares. “Being proactive is key to our health and aging.” Here are three pillars to healthy aging that will help you to be optimistic and proud of getting older: Diet: Afocus ondiet isimportant to our overall health and wellbeing. Keeping hydrated, eating nutrient-dense foods, and avoiding bad fats to prioritise healthy fats lead to giving our bodies the best chance to be healthier overall. Exercise: If you have seen some clips of my interview with Dr. Daniel O’Brien online, you will know that staying active is likemedicinefor our bodies. Walking my dog is now the minimum, and I have been challenging myself to try new things, like stand-up paddle boarding. Support: I’ve tried numerous creams and supplements, but I have to say, Koru FX Pro has been revolutionary for me. When I first used it, I was surprised at how fast-acting it was! 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Customary land By DAVID HILL, Local Democracy Reporter Local Māori will soon be able to return to live on their customary land. Waimakariri District Council chief executive Jeff Millward says the proposed Waimakariri District Plan, which was notified in September 2021, includes special purpose zoning for Māori Reserve 873, between Kaiapoi and Rangiora. This included allowing for up to seven houses on afour hectare section. These have been incorporated into the draft Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan, which has recognised the need for infrastructure investment for kāinga nohoanga (places of residence) across the Greater Christchurch area. ‘‘Historically they have been prevented from living on their own land and growing crops for mahinga kai,’’ Mr Millward said. The National Policy Statement on Urban Development stated that wellfunctioning urban environments needed to have a variety of homes, and this included enabling Māori to express their cultural traditions and norms. Māori Reserve 873, which included the kāinga (village) of Tuahiwi and the surrounding rural area, was set aside by the Crown in 1848 as a kāinga nohoanga. The 1868 Native Land Court defined NgāiTahu mahinga kai and whānau rights. But subsequent territorial authorities, including the Waimakariri District Council, which was established in 1989, had overlooked the history and introduced rural zoning rules and applied them to Māori Reserve 873. Most recently, around 2005, the Waimakariri District Council changed the rural zoning for the reserve to 10 acres without consulting with the rūnanga. This was unworkable as properties were already much smaller and had multiple houses on them. The land grievances were due in part to different cultural understandings and the complexity of Māori ownership. Māori practised Kaitiakitanga (stewardship) where resources including land were looked after by the hapū for the next generation. The consequence has seen Māori lose the ability to use the land for mahinga kai and whānau have been unable to live on the land. Comment was sought from Ngāi Tūāhuriri. Public interest journalism funded through New Zealand on Air. Volunteer service recognised The volunteer team at CommunityWellbeing NorthCanterbury Trust’s Kaiapoi CommunitySupport service has been awarded a2023 Volunteer Recognition Award. The Award was presented by Volunteering Canterbury at a ceremony in Christchurch lastweek as partofNational Volunteer Week. Kaiapoi Community Support has ateam of 34 volunteers. Several members of the team attendedthe ceremony alongwith Kaiapoi Community Support coordinator, Gabi Barlow. Jackie Ward, who has been avolunteer at Kaiapoi Community Support (KCS)for over five years, was one of the volunteers in attendance. Jackie says it was a lovely surprise, and very unexpected. ‘‘It’s ateam effort. It’s not justone person, it is all of us. ‘‘But we do that job not for recognition, it’s just beingpart of the community and helping people.’’ KCS volunteers work in the food bank,answer enquiries and greet visitors. Some volunteersare also partofKCS’s Volunteer Driver Service. Kaiapoi Community Support coordinator Gabi Barlow saysKCS gives out dozens of food parcels aweek. ‘‘Clientsfrequently arrivestressed, and some are embarrassed at needing help,but our volunteersalways provide awarm welcome and an empathetic ear. ‘‘Theytreat every personwho arrives at our door,with respect and kindness. ‘‘We’re avery busy food bank and we simplycouldn’t do what we do without our incrediblevolunteers. I am so happy to seetheir dedication recognised through thisaward.’’ Volunteering Canterbury is anot for profitorganisation supporting and promoting volunteering in the region. Eleven volunteer groups from acrossCanterbury received awards. NEWS The North Canterbury News, June 29, 2023 2592489 OF KAIAPOI Fancy a cosy chair for winter right now? 5 These stunning NZ made chairs are available NOW from our Showroom. Phone 03 327 8161 117-119 Williams Street, Kaiapoi Your Success. Our Focus. Workingalongside youtoachieve the best result. Forgenuinely friendly real estateservice Call Aaron today! Aaron Clark Residential &Lifestyle Sales Consultant M 027 873 5121 P 03 313 8022 aaronc@pb.co.nz •Residential &Commercial Property •Trusts, Estates&Wills •Dispute Resolution •Commercial &Business Law •Special legal services for Rural, Insurance, Employment & Relationship Property Law We workacross North Canterbury so talk to us about how we can work with you. 8DurhamStreet, Rangiora Phone: (03) 313 4628 srblaw.co.nz
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