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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Now is an important time to have a say about Canterbury’s future, says Environment Canterbury councillor Grant Edge.
The North Canterbury councillor is encouraging Waimakariri, Hurunui and Kaikōura residents to share their views as the regional … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Now is an important time to have a say about Canterbury’s future, says Environment Canterbury councillor Grant Edge.
The North Canterbury councillor is encouraging Waimakariri, Hurunui and Kaikōura residents to share their views as the regional council begins a review of the Canterbury Regional Policy Statement (RPS).
The RPS is expected to be notified by December next year, and Environment Canterbury is seeking public feedback.
It will ultimately form part of an Integrated Plan for Canterbury, being merged with the Coastal Environment Plan and the Canterbury Land and Water Regional Plan.
"The whole integrated planning process is quite exciting," Edge says.
"And it is coming about at a time of new legislation with the RMA (Resource Management Act) reforms."
Merging the three plans into one would simplify the process and "give people more certainty for land use", he said.
The RPS set the framework for local councils when preparing District Plans.
Under the proposed RMA reform legislation, District Plans may soon be replaced by Regional Plans, making it important local voices were heard, he says.
"We seem to duplicate things a lot, so I’m hoping in the end it will lead to the regional council, district councils and the government working more closely together.
"With climate change impacts and adaptation, a new way of funding is needed within the regional space, because it will become unaffordable through rates alone.
"So the best way is having government around the table and listening, with local people contributing."
The Greater Christchurch Partnership provides an example of how this could work, with local and central government, and treaty partners sitting around the table and negotiating to find a consensus.
Edge praised the Hurunui District Council for "forward thinking" in developing a coastal adaptation plan in partnership with the Amberley Beach community.
It is believed to be the first of its kind in the country.
"We recently had the hottest day on average, two days in a row, for the planet," he said.
"Eventually we are going to get to the point where we are going to have to act quickly."
The RPS engagement is focusing on six topics including water, land, climate change, air, the coast and the built environment.
Environment Canterbury developed its first RPS in the 1990s and it was last reviewed in 2013.
"I encourage people to really get involved in tackling these environmental issues," Edge said.
"Because once these things are formed, it will shape the way we act and protect our environment for years to come."
Feedback closes on August 27 and can be made at ecan.govt.nz/ourfuture or call 0800 326636.
■ Public interest journalism funded through New Zealand on Air.
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If anyone has a large whiteboard they no longer need please let me know as I would like to buy one or two. Must be in good condition please. Either message or phone me.
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Reconnect with the simple things, slow down and discover the quiet beauty of our nature in the cooler months. Be refreshed and reinvigorated by walking the trails in our green hills, indulge in some boutique retail therapy and be warmed by the welcome from our locals, sharing their homegrown … View moreReconnect with the simple things, slow down and discover the quiet beauty of our nature in the cooler months. Be refreshed and reinvigorated by walking the trails in our green hills, indulge in some boutique retail therapy and be warmed by the welcome from our locals, sharing their homegrown creativity and hospitality.
Soak in our thermal springs, be inspired by our artists and artisans, breathe in the scent of our great outdoors or savour our homegrown flavours. However you do it, come and winter our way.
Hello neighbours! Want to help put a big smile on little faces? Buy any red testpot (60 mL) from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2023 and Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids.
The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated!
Countdown is recalling certain batches of its Woolworths brand Pickled Onions as the product may contain foreign matter (glass).
What you need to know:
- The product is sold at Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores throughout New Zealand.
- The affected product has the Best Before date … View moreCountdown is recalling certain batches of its Woolworths brand Pickled Onions as the product may contain foreign matter (glass).
What you need to know:
- The product is sold at Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores throughout New Zealand.
- The affected product has the Best Before date of 23/11/2024, 24/11/2024 and 25/11/2024
- If you have purchased this product, do not consume. You can return the product to this store for a full refund.
You can see past product recalls here.
There's still time to submit your recipe to win the September issue of NZ Gardener! Every month, we run a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every … View moreThere's still time to submit your recipe to win the September issue of NZ Gardener! Every month, we run a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the September issue of NZ Gardener.
A new era of living for over 50’s has arrived at Ravenswood, Woodend! Freedom Lifestyle Villages has officially opened the doors to seven show homes.
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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
A project to monitor native birds on the Ashley Rakahuri River has received a funding boost from the Waimakariri Zone Committee.
The Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare Group will receive $9000 from the zone committee’s 2023-24 action plan budget to assist with… View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
A project to monitor native birds on the Ashley Rakahuri River has received a funding boost from the Waimakariri Zone Committee.
The Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare Group will receive $9000 from the zone committee’s 2023-24 action plan budget to assist with the costs of its shorebird monitoring.
The group extended its monitoring efforts last year, engaging a postgraduate student from the University of Canterbury to undertake the work.
The project monitored banded dotterel/turiwhatu, pied stilt (poaka), black-fronted and white-fronted tern/tarapirohe and tara, South Island pied oystercatcher/tōrea and black-billed and black-backed gull/tarāpuka and karoro.
Zone committee chairperson Carolyne Latham said the rivercare group had been working to protect native birds on the river and estuary for several years.
"You have to admire them for getting on with the work," she said.
"We are pleased to be contributing to the extension of that work which will expand the data that we have on the birds."
The rivercare group has been working with Eleanor Gunby, who is studying for a masters of science degree under the supervision of Professor Jim Briskie.
The project was the first to receive funding for the new financial year.
The funding has increased from $50,000 to $75,000 this year and Latham said the committee was keen to hear from other groups working on projects to enhance the environment and water ways.
"We want to hit the ground running this year and so we encourage groups to get in contact with the zone committee if they have a project."
She said the action plan budget funding was similar to the "immediate steps" funding, which zone committees had allocated in the past, but it had greater flexibility.
"We have more scope to support a wider range of projects and an example of this is a water monitoring project by the Waimakariri Landcare Trust, which wouldn’t have qualified under the immediate steps funding. Identifying where groundwater and surface water monitoring is happening in the zone is something we have been talking about at the zone committee for a while.
"We are delighted the trust is proceeding with the project, which will also trial nitrate testing in private wells."
The Waimakariri Landcare Trust’s monitoring project received $26,400 out of the $50,000 available in the zone committee’s 2022-23 action plan budget.
The Waimakariri Zone Committee is a joint committee of Environment Canterbury and the Waimakariri District Council.
■ Public interest journalism funded through New Zealand on Air.
Photo: Banded dotterels (pohowera) pictured on on the the Ashley-Rakahuri River. Photo supplied by Grant Davey of the Ashley-Rakahuri Rivercare Group
Winter will be over before we know it now is a great time to book in your Exterior Painting Projects for the upcoming spring and summer.
Winter is also a great time to have any Interior projects done.
Get in touch with Andy and the friendly team at Enviro Painters for any of your painting and … View moreWinter will be over before we know it now is a great time to book in your Exterior Painting Projects for the upcoming spring and summer.
Winter is also a great time to have any Interior projects done.
Get in touch with Andy and the friendly team at Enviro Painters for any of your painting and decorating projects
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We have our new signs up. No one will miss RANGIORA MENZ SHED NOW! Thankyou to all the men who gave up there time to help!
Great effort!
Don't forget our Horse Shoe Balls, Rustic Coat Hangers, Picnic Tables and of course our famous Solid Pine Coffins.
New projects in the making - … View moreWe have our new signs up. No one will miss RANGIORA MENZ SHED NOW! Thankyou to all the men who gave up there time to help!
Great effort!
Don't forget our Horse Shoe Balls, Rustic Coat Hangers, Picnic Tables and of course our famous Solid Pine Coffins.
New projects in the making - Trailer, Jack and Jill Seats. (Text Rae 0273 621 601 if interested)
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This winter, we are backing the Football Ferns with our loyal TV Guide readers who will have a chance to win 1 of 5 Premium 65” Panasonic 4K LED TVs worth $3599 each
Pick up a copy of The TV Guide each week starting from the July 15 issue, find the codeword, and follow the directions to … View moreThis winter, we are backing the Football Ferns with our loyal TV Guide readers who will have a chance to win 1 of 5 Premium 65” Panasonic 4K LED TVs worth $3599 each
Pick up a copy of The TV Guide each week starting from the July 15 issue, find the codeword, and follow the directions to be in to win! We’ve put a codeword in each of the following three issues, so find them all for more chances to win. You’ll have until August 20 to enter online or mail in your codeword.
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