Hurunui District news is brought to you by the team at Northern Outlook
Recent posts
Thank you for using Neighbourly
From local democracy reporter David Hill:
A housing development in Rangiora is set to burst into life thanks to Government investment.
A new sub-division in northeast Rangiora will receive $5.7 million for transport and three waters projects from Kainga Ora’s Infrastructure Acceleration … View moreFrom local democracy reporter David Hill:
A housing development in Rangiora is set to burst into life thanks to Government investment.
A new sub-division in northeast Rangiora will receive $5.7 million for transport and three waters projects from Kainga Ora’s Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (IAF).
The Bellgrove subdivision is expected to unlock around 1300 affordable homes and the infrastructure will help open up other housing options in the area.
Rangiora is one of eight towns and cities to get a share of $192m from tranche two of the IAF funding announced by Housing Minister Megan Woods on Thursday, October 13.
Waimakariri District Council acting chief executive Jeff Millward says the funding will allow the development to get under way sooner than would otherwise have been possible.
‘‘It makes a big difference to get that funding and accelerate that development. It’s quite an exciting development.’’
Affordable housing has become a major issue in the district in recent years, with the council working on a housing policy statement.
‘‘It’s about how do we provide quality housing at an affordable value, and this development will help low income and first home buyers, right through to people who have been in the market for a long time,’’ Millward said.
The Bellgrove subdivision was fast-tracked under the Government’s Covid-19 Recovery Fasttrack Consenting Act 2020.
Without the fast-track approval, the development would have been held up by the council’s District Plan process.
Bellgrove Rangiora project manager and director Paul McGowan says the infrastructure over the entire development was expected to cost $70 to $80 million across five stage.
‘‘This funding will help us to get the infrastructure required for stage one, which will ultimately open up the whole area.
‘‘I look at Waimakariri district compared to Selwyn and the amount of growth has minimal. It seems [Waimakariri] has been constrained, so this will really give it a lift.’’
Work is already under way to establish drainage and clear trees around the Bellgrove homestead, which will remain at the centre of the sub-division due to its category two status with Heritage New Zealand.
Sections are selling for as small as 200m2 up to 1100m2.
Ray White Rangiora manager Stuart Morris says affordable housing on the smaller sections could cost about $650,000 to $750,000.
It will likely be in duplex or townhouse style, similar to housing in Ravenswood and Pegasus.
‘‘It does mean a small, new home, but it seems to be where we are heading.
‘‘The trends is more for first home buyers to save for a bit longer, and go all in and buy brand new, with small, easy care options.
‘‘There seems to be less appetite for ‘doer-up’ houses.’’
Waimakariri-based Labour List MP Dan Rosewarne says the announcement is ‘‘fantastic news for Rangiora’’.
‘‘It’s another great example of how local and central government can deliver for our community and all New Zealanders.
‘‘This Government infrastructure funding will help the council and developers make sure critical infrastructure like pipes, roads and wastewater connections, are in place, so that thousands more homes can be built and communities can thrive.’’
■ Public interest journalism funded through New Zealand on Air.
Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.
We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a … View moreNourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.
We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a pair of undies to find out how healthy your soil is? Or try a quick “worm count” test, building a “compost jar” (great fun for kids) or do a food waste audit.
Plus we’ve easy to follow steps on how to turn your food scraps & garden waste into fabulous compost.
Enviro Painters Ltd are a professional and friendly company that prides itself on customer satisfaction.
We specialise in all aspects of painting and decorating be it your new home or renovation interior or exterior.
All staff are Trade Qualified and i have over 27 years in the trade giving you … View moreEnviro Painters Ltd are a professional and friendly company that prides itself on customer satisfaction.
We specialise in all aspects of painting and decorating be it your new home or renovation interior or exterior.
All staff are Trade Qualified and i have over 27 years in the trade giving you peace of mind that you will be dealing with a professional. We service all of North Canterbury and Christchurch.
I Look forward to meeting you onsite to discuss your project.
021 226 8476
Enviropaintersltd.co.nz
The retro corner lounge suite can be configured to suit your space and requirements. It has four removable arms to add how you wish, be it to both sides of a chair or 2 seater or any combo. It also has a removable shelf that fits onto the back of the corner seat suitable for a lamp or your … View moreThe retro corner lounge suite can be configured to suit your space and requirements. It has four removable arms to add how you wish, be it to both sides of a chair or 2 seater or any combo. It also has a removable shelf that fits onto the back of the corner seat suitable for a lamp or your knick-knacks. Enquiries phone 03 3136114
Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?
Purchase a 6 month, … View moreSick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?
Purchase a 6 month, 1 year, or 2 year subscription to the TV Guide before 31 October and you’ll automatically be placed in the draw to win. There are three different subscriptions to choose from to suit your needs; Vegetable seeds, Microgreen seeds, and Sprouting seeds. To view the T&Cs click here.
St Simon and St Jude - A Mountfort Timber Church in North Canterbury
39 Canterbury St, Ashley
Come and have a look inside our Category 2 listed building. The Open Day is in two parts with a 10 am interdenominational service led by Paul Askin, and morning tea from 11 am - 12 noon. No need to … View moreSt Simon and St Jude - A Mountfort Timber Church in North Canterbury
39 Canterbury St, Ashley
Come and have a look inside our Category 2 listed building. The Open Day is in two parts with a 10 am interdenominational service led by Paul Askin, and morning tea from 11 am - 12 noon. No need to have attended the service to join us for morning tea. A koha/donation would be appreciated though to help cover our costs. Entertainments, plant sale and history displays from 1 pm - 4 pm.
See the attached programme for more details. All welcome. and morning tea is for anyone whether or not they attend the service.
Heritage Festival 2022 Ashley Church Programme.DOCX Download View
It’s easy to transform a tired timber fence into a stylish feature with Resene Lumbersider. Find out how to create your own.
Cake Stall with loads of fresh baking.
Beautiful giftware's & more!
Come & treat yourself to morning tea & a gift.
Where: Oxford Road opposite Oakwood Drive.
From local democracy reporter David Hill:
Former Hurunui Mayor Gary Jackson is returning to the council table.
Mr Jackson made a last minute decision to stand in the south ward when there were just two nominations for four positions, just days out from nominations closing.
He won one of four… View moreFrom local democracy reporter David Hill:
Former Hurunui Mayor Gary Jackson is returning to the council table.
Mr Jackson made a last minute decision to stand in the south ward when there were just two nominations for four positions, just days out from nominations closing.
He won one of four seats in the Hurunui District Council’s south ward in Saturday’s (October 8) local government election.
He was mayor from 2004 to 2010 before stepping down from the council.
‘‘My wife passed away earlier this year and I was searching for what is my new life.
‘‘My daughter said ‘you have a passion for the district’ and she thought it might give me a sense of purpose.
‘‘Mayor Marie Black has done a great job given the pressure the council is under with Three Waters reform and I just want to be a team player at the table.’’
Jackson said he hoped to reinvigorate Amberley’s growth during his time on the council.
‘‘Kaiapoi and Rangiora have continued to make great steps forward, but we’ve lost a little bit of ground.’’
He will be joined by new councillor Vanessa McPherson and sitting councillors Robbie Bruerton and Pauline White.
Mrs McPherson said the new council team had ‘‘a good combination of skills and talents’’.
She said she had a long list of goals she wanted to achieve.
‘‘Honestly it’s early days, but I have a pretty clear vision of how the community needs to grow on its own terms and it seems a lot of people agree with that.’’
She also believed local government elections needed to be ‘‘reinvigorated’’ to encourage more people to vote.
Deputy mayor Vincent Daly and Fiona Harris also return in the east ward.
New councillors Tom Davies and David Hislop were elected unopposed in the west ward, joining sitting councillors Karen Armstrong and Ross Barnes.
Mayor Marie Black was also re-elected unopposed.
Black said she was looking forward to ‘‘building a strong, cohesive council’’.
She was due to meet with councillors individually this week to discuss their goals and aspirations, ahead of the council induction next Thursday, October 20.
‘‘I think it’s going to be a great journey and we’re hoping for less Covid impact on our community over the next three years.’’
Covid-19 was unheard of when Black was sworn in as mayor back in 2019 and the government’s reform agenda was only in its ‘‘infancy’’.
Three Waters and Resource Management Act reform and the future of local government loom as major issues over the next three years.
The deputy mayor will be elected by the council and councillors will decide whether to adopt Tuesday as the council meeting day at the October 20 meeting.
■ Public interest journalism is funded by New Zealand on Air.
Dear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made… View moreDear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.
The Auckland inner-city suburb of Kingsland has been named one of the world’s ‘coolest’ neighbourhoods in the annual survey from Time Out.
The UK media outlet received thousands of contributions from around the world and compiled the top 51 alongside local writers and editors. Kingsland … View moreThe Auckland inner-city suburb of Kingsland has been named one of the world’s ‘coolest’ neighbourhoods in the annual survey from Time Out.
The UK media outlet received thousands of contributions from around the world and compiled the top 51 alongside local writers and editors. Kingsland came in 43rd and was praised for its quirky shops and eclectic food scene.
Read more here.
But is it really the best ‘burb in the country? Tell us what your top pick is and why in the comments below.
From local democracy reporter David Hill:
Climate change and fresh water regulations loom as priorities for North Canterbury’s regional councillors.
Incumbent Environment Canterbury councillors Claire McKay and Grant Edge were re-elected in the North Canterbury/Ōpukepuke Constituency in … View moreFrom local democracy reporter David Hill:
Climate change and fresh water regulations loom as priorities for North Canterbury’s regional councillors.
Incumbent Environment Canterbury councillors Claire McKay and Grant Edge were re-elected in the North Canterbury/Ōpukepuke Constituency in Saturday’s election.
Both said working on the new integrated plan, which needed to be operative in 2024, would be the major issue of the next council term.
The new plan will integrate the government’s National Policy Statement on freshwater with the regional policy statement, the coastal environmental plan and the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan.
‘‘It’s critical that we involve the community in that discussion and partner with Ngāi Tahu as Mana Whenua,’’ McKay said.
She said a priority would be having discussions with councils around how to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
‘‘We’ve got to start talking now.
‘‘We can’t wait for something to happen and then in 10 years time think that we should have done something sooner.
‘‘We’ve got to have some alignment around who is going to pay and where we can live and work.’’
She said the recent flood events had shown the need to think about farming close to rivers and water ways.
Edge said climate change was top of the agenda and ‘‘how communities deal with storm events and flooding’’ in the future.
Urban development and transport were other priorities, particularly with planning related to meeting emissions targets.
‘‘For me one of the big issues will be taking a closer look at solutions for catchments around rivers and land use activity.
‘‘I think we can be a bit smarter about how we deal with those issues.’’
The 16 ECan councillors will be sworn in at the inaugural meeting on October 27, when the chairperson and deputy chairperson will be elected.
Two Ngāi Tahu councillors will be among those councillors, following the passing of the Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi Tahu Representation) Bill in Parliament in August.
Edge said the inclusion of the Ngāi Tahu councillors with full voting rights was ‘‘a maturing of democracy’’ and a recognition of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
The Ngāi Tahu appointees are Iaean Cranwell (Kāti Irakehu, Kāti Kurī, Kāti Makō) and Tutehounuku ‘‘Nuk’’ Korako (Ngāi Tūāhuriri, Ngāti Wheke).
Cranwell has previously served as a government appointed ECan councillor and in the last term was a Tumu Taiao Mana Whenua expert.
Korako is a former National List MP.
■ Environment Canterbury North Canterbury/Ōpukepuke Constituency (two vacancies):
Claire McKay 12,232.
Grant Edge 10,524.
Shaun Lissington 8427.
Rachel Vaughan 8284.
■ Public interest journalism is funded by New Zealand on Air.
$2 each pot
6 for $10 ( buy 5 pots, get 1 free)
Pick up Flaxton Road, Rangiora
Through Ryman’s bespoke model of dementia care, myRyman Life, our villages aim to challenge perspectives on dementia and to create inclusive communities where staff receive cutting-edge training, families can feel reassured, and residents can thrive.
At Ryman villages our focus is on … View moreThrough Ryman’s bespoke model of dementia care, myRyman Life, our villages aim to challenge perspectives on dementia and to create inclusive communities where staff receive cutting-edge training, families can feel reassured, and residents can thrive.
At Ryman villages our focus is on experience-based care rather than processes, enabling residents to live in the moment and to feel kindness, love and security.
Most of all, Ryman residents living with dementia are supported to continue doing the things that bring them joy so they can live fulfilled lives.
I am looking for any carpet to use as a base layer to mulch my gardens. Happy to pick up and save on dump fees. Please message me with your phone number or email. Thanks, Dave
© Neighbourly 2024
Loading…
