6 The OPINION <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong> <strong>News</strong>, <strong>November</strong> <strong>16</strong>, <strong>2023</strong> Mayor Marie Black Future of Local Govt At arecent hui in Wellington Mayors and Chief Executives from across the country considered our collective future. We have heard many promises of how the incoming governmentwill put the local back into ‘‘Localism’’, and get our great country ‘‘back on track’’, and help rebuild the economy. While both central and local government play amajor role in our the future, we at local government continue to deliver on the essential services that our communities depend on. These are the things that make our communities liveable. The hui focused on the things that could make adifference to how we deliver, with resounding support to considerfunding and financing options, as the current tools are insufficient to meet the needs of our communities. Over the past few years with the scope and pace of change this has put many councils under pressure. Councils are bound by the same regulations as you in your business, and often funds get diverted from the usual business to focus on other issues. Your council has been advocating for your district, working through the myriad of legislative changes, and tackling the funding demands, while striving to keep our communities running smoothly. CHECK IT OUT Classic display Amberley Menz Shed is organising a Japanese classic vehicles display at the Better HalfCafe, on the corner of Ashworths Beach Road and State Highway 1, Leithfield, on Sunday, <strong>November</strong> 26, to raise funds for anew building. It will run from 9.30am to 12.30pm with free entry for all,although adonation to the Amberley Menz Shed would be appreciated. The band, Magic, will be playing music from the 50s to the 70s. All classic vehicles are welcome, but park in the adjacent field. Food and drinks available on site. CAB fundraiser AChristmas Raffle fundraiser, in support of Citizens Advice Bureau, <strong>North</strong> <strong>Canterbury</strong>,tohelp keep its essential service going to the same high standard, and provide the best information and advice free to our clients. Funds raised will be used to help with training, This Week Sun Fishing Guide Moon Wind Good Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Nov <strong>16</strong> Nov 17 Nov 18 Nov 19 Nov 20 Nov 21 Nov 22 Rise 5:55am Rise 5:54am Rise 5:53am Rise 5:52am Rise 5:52am Rise 5:51am Rise 5:50am Set 8:33pm Set 8:34pm Set 8:35pm Set 8:36pm Set 8:38pm Set 8:39pm Set 8:40pm Best Times 3:06am 3:36pm Rise 7:20am Set 11:54pm Moderate Wbecoming fresh SW Good Best Times 4:06am 4:36pm Moderate SW becoming fresh SE This is not an easy balance, but one that we will focusonaswework through the Long Term Plan. Iamkeen as acouncil that we offer as many opportunities for the public to understand the issues we face. This will ensure that you, our community, has an insight to the costs and challenges we are also facing to enable your elected members to find the bestrange of options for you to consider when we formally consult early in the first quarter of 2024. Your voice and participation is most important as we test each other’s assumptions for what matters most to you, what that will cost, and who or how it will be paid. We need considered engaged and funded partnerships that will benefit our district. As we consider how we can work with central government, we need to consider how we can work with you, and that your thoughts are captured in designing the future of the Hurunui District. The new Government needs to listen and understand us better. We need to listen and ensure we work with you, our community, to focus on the things that matter most to you as we map our next 10 years and beyond together. United we can do so much more. stationery, administration and everything else involved in running our office. Tickets can be bought from the CAB at 209A High Street, Rangiora, or outside local supermarkets. There is a great selection of prizes. It will be drawn on December 8. Braided Art Exhibition The Waimakariri Public Arts Trust’s Braided Art Exhibition <strong>2023</strong> is being held in the foyer of the Waimakariri District Council Service Centre at 215 High Street in Rangiorafrom Wednesday <strong>November</strong> 22until Friday, <strong>November</strong> 24. It showcases Waimakariri’srenownedand emerging artists and is afundraiser for the trust. It provides an opportunity for everyone to support the artists and the trust by buying aunique piece of New Zealand art with a‘‘braided’’ theme,ona 15cmx15cmcanvas, for $80. Entry is free. Donations to the trust gratefully accepted. Good Best Times 5:07am 5:37pm Rise 8:17am Set12:51am Rise 9:25am Moderate SWturning E Good Best Times 6:06am 6:35pm Set 1:39am Rise10:41am Moderate SWturning SE Good Best Times Criticism of growth planning disappoints By DAVID HILL, Local Democracy Reporter Criticism of the Waimakariri District Council’s housing growth planning is disappointing, says Mayor Dan Gordon. In issuing arecommendation to decline aprivate plan change application to rezone land at Ohoka last month, independent commissioners Cindy Robinson and Ros DayCleavin were critical of the council fornot making enough provision for housing growth. But Mr Gordon said the criticism was ‘‘unfair’’. ‘‘I guess they are entitled to come to whatever conclusions they like, but Ican assure youthe council does have enough provision to meet short to long term land capacity.’’ He said under the existing Waimakariri District Plan, there was 321 hectares available for development, which equated to capacity for around 5900 new houses. Based on its growth model, which was prepared under the requirements set out in the National Policy Statement on Urban Development, the council projected demand for 5600 new houses over the next 10 years. Under the Proposed District Plan, notified in <strong>November</strong> 2021, the council believed it had provision for rezoning of land to cater for more than 20,000 new houses. The Proposed District Plan has been incorporated into the Greater ChristchurchSpatial Plan, which has just finished consultation. The council put forwardthis evidence as part of its plan change assessment, with the applicant, Rolleston Industrial Developments Ltd, arguing the council’s model ‘‘overstated capacity’’. But Mr Gordon said other councils, including the Selwyn District Council, used the same methodology. ‘‘The model will always be subject to variables and changing market demands across a30year period’’ Rolleston Industrial Developments Ltd also presented evidence suggesting land in northeast Kaiapoi,which has been included in the spatial plan, was unsuitable for development. The land in question was deemed RANGIORA OCEANWATCH 7:02am 7:29pm Set 2:<strong>16</strong>am Rise11:59am Gentle E strengthening Good Best Times 7:55am 8:20pm Set 2:45am Rise 1:17pm Gentle E strengthening Good Best Times 8:44am 9:08pm Set 3:09am Rise 2:33pm Gentle SE becoming moderate E red zone by the government afterthe 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, with the government offering to payout property ownerstoallow them to move on. Arural zoning designation was then imposed by the Waimakariri District Council, which has been retained in the Proposed District Plan, with the council also designating it for possible future development. Specific zoning outcomes were being considered as part of the District Plan Review, due to be completed in June next year. The costs of developing the former red zone land were likely to be high, and apotential developer would need to be awareofthe constraints specific to the area, acouncil spokesperson said. ‘‘Any flooding or other environmental considerations would need to be accounted for in any development plans.’’ But developershave already expressed interest in former red zone land, including aconsortium led by Kaiapoi developer Jedd Pearce, which is exploring the possibility of amarina development including apartment style living. Mr Gordon said the experience reinforced the need for a moratorium on private plan changes while acouncil is going through a District Plan Review. ‘‘All of that consultation can be compromised by aprivate plan change.’’ Mr Gordon raised his concerns with Outgoing Environment Minister David Parker last year and planned to raise the issue again when anew Environment Minister is appointed. ‘‘Changes were signalled in the Resource Management Act reforms, but the incoming Government has signalled it will take adifferent direction, so we will wait to see what that is.’’ Public interest journalism funded through New Zealand on Air. Swell Pegasus Bay Tide Chart 3 2 E 0.9 m SE0.7 m E0.8 m NE0.8 m SE 0.9 m E0.9 m E 0.8 m 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 3 6 9 NOON 3 6 9 1 0 Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Highs Lows Waimakariri 7:35am 2.4 1:18am 0.6 8:25am 2.4 2:06am 0.6 9:17am 2.4 2:56am 0.6 10:10am 2.4 3:49am 0.5 11:04am 2.4 4:43am 0.5 11:59am 2.4 5:39am 0.5 12:27am 2.3 6:37am 0.5 Mouth 7:55pm 2.2 1:52pm 0.6 8:49pm 2.2 2:42pm 0.6 9:44pm 2.2 3:34pm 0.6 10:38pm 2.3 4:29pm 0.6 11:32pm 2.3 5:24pm 0.6 6:20pm 0.5 12:55pm 2.4 7:14pm 0.5 Amberley 7:35am 2.4 1:18am 0.6 8:25am 2.4 2:06am 0.6 9:17am 2.4 2:56am 0.6 10:10am 2.4 3:49am 0.5 11:04am 2.4 4:43am 0.5 11:59am 2.4 5:39am 0.5 12:27am 2.3 6:37am 0.5 Beach 7:55pm 2.2 1:52pm 0.6 8:49pm 2.2 2:42pm 0.6 9:44pm 2.2 3:34pm 0.6 10:38pm 2.3 4:29pm 0.6 11:32pm 2.3 5:24pm 0.6 6:20pm 0.5 12:55pm 2.4 7:14pm 0.5 7:44am 2.4 1:27am 0.6 8:34am 2.4 2:15am 0.6 9:26am 2.4 3:05am 0.6 10:19am 2.4 3:58am 0.5 11:13am 2.4 4:52am 0.5 5:48am 0.5 12:36am 2.3 6:46am 0.5 Motunau 8:04pm 2.2 2:01pm 0.6 8:58pm 2.2 2:51pm 0.6 9:53pm 2.2 3:43pm 0.6 10:47pm 2.3 4:38pm 0.6 11:41pm 2.3 5:33pm 0.6 12:08pm 2.4 6:29pm 0.5 1:04pm 2.4 7:23pm 0.5 7:46am 2.4 1:29am 0.6 8:36am 2.4 2:17am 0.6 9:28am 2.4 3:07am 0.6 10:21am 2.4 4:00am 0.5 11:15am 2.4 4:54am 0.5 5:50am 0.5 12:38am 2.3 6:48am 0.5 Gore Bay 8:06pm 2.2 2:03pm 0.6 9:00pm 2.2 2:53pm 0.6 9:55pm 2.2 3:45pm 0.6 10:49pm 2.3 4:40pm 0.6 11:43pm 2.3 5:35pm 0.6 12:10pm 2.4 6:31pm 0.5 1:06pm 2.4 7:25pm 0.5 7:39am 1.6 1:20am 0.3 8:29am 1.7 2:09am 0.3 9:21am 1.7 3:00am 0.3 10:14am 1.7 3:53am 0.3 11:10am 1.7 4:47am 0.2 5:43am 0.2 12:32am 1.6 6:40am 0.2 Kaikoura 8:04pm 1.5 1:58pm 0.3 8:56pm 1.5 2:50pm 0.3 9:50pm 1.5 3:44pm 0.3 10:43pm 1.5 4:38pm 0.2 11:37pm 1.6 5:33pm 0.2 12:06pm 1.7 6:27pm 0.2 1:03pm 1.7 7:21pm 0.2 *Not for navigational purposes. Wind and swell are based on apoint off Gore Bay. Maori Fishing Guide by Bill Hohepa. www.ofu.co.nz www.tidespy.com Graphic supplied by OceanFun Publishing Ltd. RANGIORA
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