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From local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:
A business owner is calling the introduction of parking restrictions in the Methven mall a compromise.
The Methven Community Board is passing a recommendation to the council to introduce five 30-minute time-restricted car parks in the town's… View moreFrom local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:
A business owner is calling the introduction of parking restrictions in the Methven mall a compromise.
The Methven Community Board is passing a recommendation to the council to introduce five 30-minute time-restricted car parks in the town's retail centre.
The consultation had proposed introducing a one-hour parking restriction for 10 of the 15 parks, but as there was no clear consensus, the board was presented with the revised recommendation.
The Salt House owner Cherie Summers-Wight said "it’s a compromise”.
“It’s good that it’s only five and maybe 15 minutes would have been better."
Several businesses were unaware there was even a major problem until the consultation papers were delivered, Summers-Wight said.
Methven Supervalue requested the introduction of time-restricted parking as it felt that at times there was a shortage of parks available for customers, due to some vehicles parking for extended periods.
The supermarket had installed its own unapproved parking restriction signs but was asked to remove them, instigating conversations around restricted parking in the mall.
It declined to comment on the board’s recommendation.
The board approved a consultation process with affected businesses in the mall, which had 14 responses.
During the consultation, Summers-Wight helped organise a meeting between the business owners and attended by members of the board, to discuss the situation, hoping that would be enough to solve the issue.
There was no clear agreement in the consultation, with five respondents wanting the status quo, five wanting an alternative, and two supporting the 10 one-hour parks.
Several submissions pointed to the fact that most of the businesses in the mall offer services that require customer parking for longer than an hour.
There was also some conjecture over the reference to ‘angled parks’, which council’s environmental monitoring manager Rick Catchpowle said referred to the right-angled parks, to distinguish them from the parallel parks in the mall.
The result of the consultation was a revised configuration, which the board supported.
The recommendation will go before the council later this month and if adopted, signage will be installed.
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June is upon us, so it's well and truly time to hunker down for the colder temperatures. For some across Aotearoa, this just means a second duvet on the bed. And for others, it's defrosting your car windscreen daily and bringing out the heaters.
What do you do to prepare for winter? … View moreJune is upon us, so it's well and truly time to hunker down for the colder temperatures. For some across Aotearoa, this just means a second duvet on the bed. And for others, it's defrosting your car windscreen daily and bringing out the heaters.
What do you do to prepare for winter? Share your tips for staying warm and dry, and for making the most of the chillier season.
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From local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:
Shutting down the district's coal burners will reduce the same amount of emissions as removing all vehicles in the district, EA Networks chief executive Roger Sutton says.
The Mid-South Canterbury region’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels, … View moreFrom local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:
Shutting down the district's coal burners will reduce the same amount of emissions as removing all vehicles in the district, EA Networks chief executive Roger Sutton says.
The Mid-South Canterbury region’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels, and what it needs to do to transition to a low emissions economy, is outlined in a new report published by the Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority (EECA).
The Mid-South Canterbury Regional Energy Transition Accelerator (RETA) report is the result of months of collaboration between Venture Timaru (Timaru district’s economic development agency) and EECA, with EA Networks, Transpower, Alpine Energy, and Network Waitaki, local biomass suppliers and forest owners, energy generators and retailers and medium to large industrial energy users.
Mid Canterbury already had a head start, Sutton said.
“We have a network which, because it was built for the big irrigation loads, is much more ready for customers to decarbonise than many other parts of the country.
“The coal boilers in our region emit more carbon than all the cars and utes combined.
“We are working closely with many of the big boiler owners to help them decarbonise.”
That included Ashburton Hospital and Ashburton College, which are in the process of decommissioning coal boiler systems.
And the transition to clean energy is already under way.
A large solar farm being consented in Lauriston will be able to add power to the grid from the end of next year, while there is an established hydro station at Highbank.
EECA business group manager Nicki Sutherland said the report’s insights show the potential for many of the region’s decarbonisation projects to be cost neutral in the coming years.
“While there will be the need for capital investment, over the longer term, switching to clean and clever tech is frequently not going to cost more than continuing to emit carbon."
Businesses need to commit now, she said.
“This will mean they will streamline their efforts, and collectively unlock other supply chains, infrastructure and cost efficiencies for the region."
Included in the report is the significant role biomass will play as a renewable fuel into the future, with $75 million (over 15 years) worth of wood residues sitting in Mid-South Canterbury’s forests.
Up to 40% of the region’s energy needs could be met by biomass as a complement to electricity.
There are 33 sites across Mid-South Canterbury covered by RETA and the report details various emissions reduction pathways which will eliminate more than 90% of emissions in the region by 2036.
From local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:
A bike skills park has plenty of backing but nowhere to go in Ashburton - yet.
The project has gathered traction and an initial meeting earlier this month showed there is plenty of support for the idea, deputy mayor Liz McMillan said.
“There… View moreFrom local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:
A bike skills park has plenty of backing but nowhere to go in Ashburton - yet.
The project has gathered traction and an initial meeting earlier this month showed there is plenty of support for the idea, deputy mayor Liz McMillan said.
“There is quite a lot of work to do but it’s got a lot of support already which is great."
A bike skills park is for young children to learn to ride a bike in a safe environment away from footpaths and roads.
The idea for bringing one to Ashburton was raised in the walking and cycling strategy submissions in 2020 by Safer Mid Canterbury’s Lesley Symington, McMillan said.
“It was discussed a bit but it has only just started to gain traction”.
An initial meeting this month involved councillors, council staff, Rotary and Lions club members, and Safer Mid Canterbury.
The meeting also had representatives of the Timaru Suburban Lions who provided the group with the details of how they built a $500,000 bike skills park at Caroline Bay.
It provided plenty to think about, but the biggest initial challenge is finding a suitable site.
Several were being considered, including the Ashburton Domain, EA Networks Centre, and Tinwald Domain, McMillan said.
“We’ll move forward but we just have to figure out a spot for it.”
Council democracy and engagement group manager Toni Durham said there were “a few factors we are working through in terms of an open space for it to go into”.
That included being accessible for communities, visible, and meeting crime prevention through planning and design requirements, she said.
The next meeting will be held in July, to consider options to progress the project.
Once a suitable location is found, plans can be drawn up to start working out costs, which will determined on size, Durham said.
Like Timaru, McMillan hopes to include traffic lights in the park to further help teach young riders about road safety without having them on the roads.
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Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.
Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and… View moreLottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.
Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment and comfort.
Situated a short three-minute drive from the shores of Lake Taupō, make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
Sam was disengaged and struggling to find meaning in his daily routine of attending school, doing chores, and playing video games. Then, he was invited to join a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme, which introduced him to the outdoors.
After the wilderness adventure, Sam became more confident … View moreSam was disengaged and struggling to find meaning in his daily routine of attending school, doing chores, and playing video games. Then, he was invited to join a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme, which introduced him to the outdoors.
After the wilderness adventure, Sam became more confident and self-assured, and his teachers noticed a positive change in his sociability and willingness to ask questions in class.
He developed a "give-it-a-go" attitude. Inspired by his newfound passion for the outdoors, Sam plans to join the New Zealand Defence Force after finishing school.
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Have a bit of fun playing around with verdigris paint effects with Resene paints and add classical highlights to your summer garden.
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Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.
A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid… View moreEven well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.
A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid living in cold, damp conditions. Do you think curtains should be mandatory for New Zealand homes?
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