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From local democracy reporter David Hill:
Revenue and expenditure exceeded expectations as the Hurunui District Council came through the 2021-22 financial year with an operating surplus of $5.5 million.
The council adopted its 2021-22 annual report on Tuesday, November 29.
Revenue for the… View moreFrom local democracy reporter David Hill:
Revenue and expenditure exceeded expectations as the Hurunui District Council came through the 2021-22 financial year with an operating surplus of $5.5 million.
The council adopted its 2021-22 annual report on Tuesday, November 29.
Revenue for the year was $61.1 million, $7.65 million above the budget, while operating expenses totalled $55.6 million, which was $6.7 million higher than expected.
The extra revenue was due to wages subsidies received during last year’s lockdown, emergency roading funding following the heavy rain events, development contributions from three subdivisions in Amberley and the increased value of council assets.
Wage costs were higher than expected, while the rain events and depreciation costs added to the council’s expenditure.
Chief financial officer Jason Beck said roading had a big impact, with a 30% increase in costs in the new roading contract contributing to the 10.5% rates increase adopted in June.
‘‘The increase to the value of the roading assets was 58%, pushing the value of the roading assets from $267 million to $421 million,’’ he said.
The council’s debt remained at $38 million throughout the year, lower than the $41.5 million anticipated in the budget.
From local democracy reporter David Hill:
Hurunui District councillors have voted to permanently close Kilmarnock Rd in Greta Valley and to authorise maintenance to the council’s social housing units in Waiau.
This followed a bridging engineers report in 2020 stating Deans bridge was no … View moreFrom local democracy reporter David Hill:
Hurunui District councillors have voted to permanently close Kilmarnock Rd in Greta Valley and to authorise maintenance to the council’s social housing units in Waiau.
This followed a bridging engineers report in 2020 stating Deans bridge was no longer serviceable as a public road bridge and should be removed from service.
Following discussions with the neighbouring landowner, staff recommended the road be closed at the council’s expense and the road and infrastructure be handed over to the landowner, who would accept liability for the bridge.
A recent property inspection of the social housing units in Leslie St, Waiau, found the plywood panels in each of the units was damaged at the bottom edge, exterior painting was faded and mould was starting to grow.
The costs will be covered from a budgeted surplus of $23,841 from the social housing units, which were established following the November 2016 earthquake.
Once again I am running a fundraiser for the Canterbury Region of the NZ Williams Syndrome Association. Each region in NZ tries to raise money for their biannual camp in Whanganui, January 2023. We haven't been able to hold the camp for 2 years now, due to covid, but we now have 4 days … View moreOnce again I am running a fundraiser for the Canterbury Region of the NZ Williams Syndrome Association. Each region in NZ tries to raise money for their biannual camp in Whanganui, January 2023. We haven't been able to hold the camp for 2 years now, due to covid, but we now have 4 days planned of wonderful learning, challenges, talent shows and connection.
So it's time once again to have a clean out of your sheds & garages for any Used Lead Batteries you have been meaning to take to the recycling depo. Cars, trucks, tractors, motorbikes, lawnmowers, solar etc etc. If you contact me on 0274655995 to arrange pickup. Please talk to your friends and families about this too, that would be much appreciated, Jenny McClintock.
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Mags4Gifts is your one-stop shop for all of … View moreWe are giving 10 lucky winners $1,000 cash each this Christmas, to enter all you have to do is make a purchase on Mags4Gifts. Spoil your loved ones by gifting them a subscription or treat yourself to your favourite magazine or newspaper subscription.
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The all new range of bedroom furniture
.If you were interested in purchasing , or you wanted to check the 8dr out send a message to 022 677 1372. I'm located at Waikuku Beach
I have one for show, I may not have one for sale but I would have one finished ready to go approx 2 weeks … View moreThe all new range of bedroom furniture
.If you were interested in purchasing , or you wanted to check the 8dr out send a message to 022 677 1372. I'm located at Waikuku Beach
I have one for show, I may not have one for sale but I would have one finished ready to go approx 2 weeks from when you order.
This Lowboy is made from solid pine, With a clear coat of Lacquer to give it a nice pine look finish, the cabinets back and drawer bottoms are MDF,
Drawers run on metal runners with the small wheels.
Dim 1.400mm Width x .760mm Height x 410mm Deep
Looking to buy used Ride on Lawn Mowers for church project.
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From local democracy reporter David Hill:
A quarry to excavate gravel could be established at Okuku River, north of Rangiora.
Environment Canterbury (ECan) has confirmed it has received a resource consent application from Darwin Earthworks Ltd to excavate gravel from the Okuku River bed, to … View moreFrom local democracy reporter David Hill:
A quarry to excavate gravel could be established at Okuku River, north of Rangiora.
Environment Canterbury (ECan) has confirmed it has received a resource consent application from Darwin Earthworks Ltd to excavate gravel from the Okuku River bed, to install temporary culverts and to disturb the river bed.
A permit to discharge contaminants to air, as a result of excavation works, has also been sought.
Darwin Earthworks Ltd is the landowner of the property at 216 Riverside Rd.
The application says the company plans to use the material for further local development and construction activities.
An ECan spokesperson said the council is conducting an assessment of the project’s environmental effects.
If those effects were considered to be ‘‘more than minor’’, the resource consent would be publicly notified, as required under Section 95A of the Resource Management Act.
‘‘When we make a decision on a resource consent, we consider the effects on the natural environment and how the activity will affect other people's use and enjoyment of the environment,’’ the spokesperson said.
ECan is awaiting expert advice on the consent proposals before making ‘‘a notification assessment’’.
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Been stored in the barn and had some bird poop on it which has brushed off. Free to collect or can deliver locally for a small charge .
White Ribbon Day this Friday 25th - visit the stand in the foyer of the Rangiora Library during the day for your white ribbon and/or the 6-8pm event in the evening to hear Aviva and the Police (see the poster attached). Sponsored by the Zonta Club of Waimakariri and the Waimakariri District … View moreWhite Ribbon Day this Friday 25th - visit the stand in the foyer of the Rangiora Library during the day for your white ribbon and/or the 6-8pm event in the evening to hear Aviva and the Police (see the poster attached). Sponsored by the Zonta Club of Waimakariri and the Waimakariri District Council. Love to see you there!
By reporter Tatiana Gibbs:
Artisan by Rangiora Bakery is officially home to New Zealand’s best stollen, taking out the top spot in the 2022 Baking New Zealand Christmas Competition.
The North Canterbury favourite pulled out a special family recipe in their mission to be crowned the … View moreBy reporter Tatiana Gibbs:
Artisan by Rangiora Bakery is officially home to New Zealand’s best stollen, taking out the top spot in the 2022 Baking New Zealand Christmas Competition.
The North Canterbury favourite pulled out a special family recipe in their mission to be crowned the country's best.
A stollen is a European Christmas bread, loaded with fruits, nuts, marzipan and coated with powdered or icing sugar.
The bakery’s general manager, Frank Janssen, used an original family recipe from his forefather’s bakery back home in Holland, and with the help of his Rangiora team, created their own signature stollen.
“That recipe is very traditional and lovely to eat. For the competition we wanted to enrich it a bit more with spice and nuts. We wanted a nutty flavour and the warmth of the spice to come through,” Janssen said.
“Even the marzipan core of our stollen was made from scratch in the bakery.”
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On Monday, 21 November, the Supreme Court ruled that preventing 16 and 17-year-olds from voting is 'unjustified age discrimination'.
The current age of voting is 18 in New Zealand and lobby group Make It 16 have been running a youth-led campaign advocating for the vote to be extended … View moreOn Monday, 21 November, the Supreme Court ruled that preventing 16 and 17-year-olds from voting is 'unjustified age discrimination'.
The current age of voting is 18 in New Zealand and lobby group Make It 16 have been running a youth-led campaign advocating for the vote to be extended to our 16 and 17-year-olds.
“This is history,” said Make It 16 co-director Caeden Tipler. “Today New Zealand’s highest court has confirmed that stopping young people from voting is a breach of our human rights...The government and Parliament cannot ignore such a clear legal and moral message. They must let us vote.”
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