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Looking for a trailer that is hiding on your property and is well past its use-by date. I needed to
cart water around the paddocks. So an unregistered old Dunga would be perfect. I will happily remove it from your property!
URGENT, WANTED, used supermarket bags. THRIVE OP SHOP, in the Gables arcade urgently need used supermarket bags PLEASE. Thankyou in advance for your support.
It's been a tough few weeks for our communities, including our small businesses. To help small businesses keep connected with their neighbours, we’re offering Neighbourly Premium Business Listings FREE for three months. You’ll feature in the local business directory, plus be able to engage… View moreIt's been a tough few weeks for our communities, including our small businesses. To help small businesses keep connected with their neighbours, we’re offering Neighbourly Premium Business Listings FREE for three months. You’ll feature in the local business directory, plus be able to engage with neighbours to ask for help, share new operating hours, move damaged stock, or simply give thanks for recent support. T&Cs apply.
If your answer is yes (or even a maybe), send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of … View moreIf your answer is yes (or even a maybe), send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of NZ Gardener.
Enjoy all the upsides of living independently in a Ryman village. Easy living, security, plus a huge bonus – the support of a vibrant village community.
Your fixed base weekly fee includes rates, window cleaning, gardening and exterior maintenance, which leaves you more time and energy to … View moreEnjoy all the upsides of living independently in a Ryman village. Easy living, security, plus a huge bonus – the support of a vibrant village community.
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I'm looking for ladies who would like a Therapeutic Massage to help me perfect my technique in Back, neck, head and arm massage. You would need to be available between 10 am and 2.30pm for approx 1 hour. I'm in Rangiora. A donation would be gratefully received. … View moreHello Neighbour's
I'm looking for ladies who would like a Therapeutic Massage to help me perfect my technique in Back, neck, head and arm massage. You would need to be available between 10 am and 2.30pm for approx 1 hour. I'm in Rangiora. A donation would be gratefully received. Thank you so much. I am also a qualified reiki practitioner if you would like energy healing as an add on for $65. Get in touch love and light Rae
The team at NZ Compare hope everyone is keeping safe and snuggled up with their loved ones n this terrible weather. 🥰
We've got the down-low on the best shows to stream on rainy days, take a look!
THRIVE OP SHOP Rangiora is desperately short of used super market bags. We believe in reuse and recycling. We are in the Gables Arcade at the council carpark end. THANKS IN ADVANCE for your support.
Regional updates for February 15th, see the live Stuff updates.
14th February - 10:45am Update: National State of Emergency
Minister for Emergency Management, Kieran McAnulty, has confirmed a National State of Emergency this morning due to the widespread damage across the country due to … View moreRegional updates for February 15th, see the live Stuff updates.
14th February - 10:45am Update: National State of Emergency
Minister for Emergency Management, Kieran McAnulty, has confirmed a National State of Emergency this morning due to the widespread damage across the country due to Cyclone Gabrielle.
While many regions have already declared a local state of emergency, a National State of Emergency gives the National Controller legal authority to apply resources across the country in support of a national level response.
Here's what you need to know:
- Heavy rain red warnings are in place for Northland and Hawke's Bay, with red strong wind warnings also for Northland, Coromandel and Taranaki. Check all weather warnings on the MetService website.
- States of emergency have been declared in Northland, Auckland, Tairāwhiti, Ōpōtiki, Thames-Coromandel District, Waikato District, Hauraki District, Whakatāne District, Bay of Plenty, Napier and Hastings.
- There has been a landslide in Murawai with one firefighter missing.
- Gisborne is feared cut off and the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula. Residents are to take note of the Welfare Centres for Gisborne and Coromandel.
- A number of road closures are in place across the North Island. View these on the Waka Kotahi NZTA website.
- Fire and Emergency is urging people to only call 111 if life or safety is at risk after a surge in calls.
- In Auckland there are 27 shelters and civil defence centres where people can go in an emergency.
Stuff are posting live updates and have shared what you need in your 3-day emergency kit. Stay up to date with Civil Defence updates and track the storm here.
2pm Update for Hawke's Bay:
Multiple evacuations needed in Puketapu, Esk Valley, Rissington, Omahu, Waiohiki, Jervoistown and Meeanee and Waipawa.
Many remain trapped in cars and houses. Several bridges have been taken out with access between Hastings and Napier now cutoff. More than 20,000 people are without power and cellphone communication in and out of the region is patchy.
Omahu residents needing shelter can go to Hastings Sports' Centre. Taradale residents can head to St Joseph's Māori Girls' School.
This sale is for raspberry and thornless blackberry plants, $15 and $20 each.
(Plant now so your berries are well established by spring)
Bulk Deals:
$60 worth for $50
$90 worth for $70
$130 worth for $100
All raspberries have been transplanted from existing Clutha, Heritage and Lewis … View moreThis sale is for raspberry and thornless blackberry plants, $15 and $20 each.
(Plant now so your berries are well established by spring)
Bulk Deals:
$60 worth for $50
$90 worth for $70
$130 worth for $100
All raspberries have been transplanted from existing Clutha, Heritage and Lewis varieties. They produce awesome raspberries.
The thornless blackberries are Black Satin
Pick up in Rangiora. However, for an $80+ purchase, I'm happy to deliver myself within 30min of Rangiora for an extra $10 - depending on location.
Will exchange mobile numbers before pickup.
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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui district’s rapid growth could see some changes in this year’s annual plan.
A record number of consents for new houses (197) were issued last year, which has led to a number of capital projects being brought forward, chief executive … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
The Hurunui district’s rapid growth could see some changes in this year’s annual plan.
A record number of consents for new houses (197) were issued last year, which has led to a number of capital projects being brought forward, chief executive Hamish Dobbie says.
Council staff were busy preparing the draft 2023-24 annual plan to present to councillors in the coming weeks.
‘‘Our mission focus is the continuation of the (2021-31) long-term plan and keeping rates rises affordable.
‘‘We have pulled a number capital projects forward because of the growth, so it might be a lower capital programme than we signalled.’’
The bulk of Hurunui’s growth has been in Amberley and Hanmer Springs, but there has been growth across the district, mayor Marie Black said.
Last year’s 2022-23 annual plan saw a rates hike of 10.5%, as councillors opted to stick to its commitments in the long-term plan (LTP).
A rates rise of just 4.99% had been signalled in the LTP, but rising inflation and the impact of Covid-19 took its toll.
Capital projects included three waters infrastructure, roading, footpaths and building new public toilets.
Roading was set to feature again, as the council faced the challenge of upgrading roads to be fit for purpose for today’s transport network.
Dobbie said the recent heavy rain had demonstrated the vulnerability of the district’s roads.
The Lake Sumner Road suffered extensive damage.
‘‘The road might only service two or three properties, but for those properties the needs are equal to any other road,’’ he said.
Hurunui received a 52% subsidy from Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency, but it was mainly for maintenance.
Emergency funding was also available for severe weather events.
‘‘This is an ongoing problem. We are seeing climate change in action,’’ Dobbie said.
‘‘We are built for 1-in-20 or 1-in-50 year events, but we are seeing a lot more events and often quite localised, so just fixing things all the time is not the way of the future.
‘‘So future funding of local government is so important. At the end of the day we want resilient networks and our communities want resilient networks.’’
■ Public interest journalism funded through New Zealand on Air.
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
A lack of regulation makes it difficult for councils to manage their weed spraying programmes, Environment Canterbury (ECan) science director Dr Tim Davie says.
Responding to concerns raised by Kaiapoi resident Michael Bate, Davie said the Parliamentary… View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
A lack of regulation makes it difficult for councils to manage their weed spraying programmes, Environment Canterbury (ECan) science director Dr Tim Davie says.
Responding to concerns raised by Kaiapoi resident Michael Bate, Davie said the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment and the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) lacked the necessary clout to offer guidance to councils.
Bate tabled two Radio New Zealand articles from last year, at a Waimakariri Zone Committee meeting last week about the lack of mechanisms to govern chemical use.
‘‘The EPA, as it stands, is meant to have oversight around chemical use, but there’s very little legislative requirements and there’s no requirement to report it,’’ Davie said.
‘‘If the EPA had a mandate and was properly funded we would have standards to respond to.’’
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton presented a report to Parliament last year raising concerns about the regulations around chemical use.
The report identified consequences such as lakes overloaded with zinc, too much antibiotics in wastewater and harm to bees from insecticide-dipped seeds.
It recommended expanding the EPA’s powers to require more data to be collected from chemical importers, manufacturers and sellers.
But more funding was needed.
Davie said it was important for the PCE to highlight those issues.
‘‘But he can’t enforce it and the government hasn’t responded.’’
ECan managed 59 river rating and drainage districts.
Weed management was essential to keep communities safe from flood risks and to protect biodiversity.
Waterways were vulnerable to infestations of exotic pest plant species which choked braided rivers and restricted natural functions.
Davie said spraying was ‘‘the nasty compromise’’ to manage weeds and the spread of gorse around riverbeds.
Glyphosate was widely used in New Zealand and other countries as a general-purpose herbicide and was considered safe by the EPA.
‘‘In an ideal world we would rather not spray,’’ Davie said.
‘‘Glyphosate is a spray which is reasonably short lived. It is a compromise and it is a really difficult thing to manage.’’
The Waimakariri District Council is preparing a report on spraying practices and chemicals used in the district.
■ Waimakariri Zone Committee chairperson Michael Blackwell and deputy chairperson Arapata Reuben both stepped down at last week’s meeting.
Carolyne Latham was elected chairperson, with Erin Harvie elected deputy chairperson.
Former Rangiora High School student Ruby Gill-Clifford was appointed as a youth rep to the zone committee.
Ruby served three years on ECan’s Youth Rōpū and was deputy chairperson last year.
She is studying for a science degree at Canterbury University.
*Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air
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I am taking appointments for Reiki with Rae in Rangiora
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