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726 days ago

Kilmarnock Rd to be closed permanently + maintenance for social housing in Waiau approved

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

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 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.

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7 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 4.7% Second half of November
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  • 43.6% 1st December
    43.6% Complete
  • 17.7% A week before Christmas
    17.7% Complete
  • 33% Whenever you wish
    33% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
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2585 votes
1 hour ago

Today’s Riddle – Can You Outsmart Your Neighbours?

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First you eat me, then you get eaten. What am I?

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3 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 82.8% Yes
    82.8% Complete
  • 14.4% No
    14.4% Complete
  • 2.8% Other - I'll share below
    2.8% Complete
1400 votes