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From local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:
Work is set to begin that will reduce 40% of what the Ashburton District sends to the landfill.
The Ashburton District Council has adopted its Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP), which will kick start the process of introducing organic … View moreFrom local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:
Work is set to begin that will reduce 40% of what the Ashburton District sends to the landfill.
The Ashburton District Council has adopted its Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP), which will kick start the process of introducing organic waste bins.
A 2021 waste audit showed that about 40% of the district’s kerbside rubbish collection is food waste, which is transported to landfill at a significant cost.
In the plan’s consultation, which had 130 submissions –as many as the annual plan received, 63% of respondents supported the introduction of the green bin.
Infrastructure services group manager Neil McCann said there was a lot of feedback regarding the potential food and green waste options which the council will now look into.
“We will investigate options for the collection of green waste and food waste,” McCann said.
“We have received conflicting information regarding the mixing of food and green waste, so we will gather as much information from other councils and experts in the waste minimisation industry.
“We will aim to provide the information with options and associated costs to be able to consult with the community at a suitable stage, either next year or in the next long-term plan.”
The WMMP sets the priorities and strategic framework for managing waste in the district and provides the direction for the council in its planning.
One of the key actions is forming a working group with waste service providers to look into improving services by November.
McCann said the group will facilitate improved and targeted services in the district to various business sectors, including construction and demolition, farms and industries – services beyond what the council currently provides.
From local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:
Two sitting councillors and three fresh faces have officially joined the race for a place on the next Ashburton District Council.
Leen Braam and Lynette Lovett have filed their nominations to run for another term while Hayden Tasker, Richard Wilson, … View moreFrom local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:
Two sitting councillors and three fresh faces have officially joined the race for a place on the next Ashburton District Council.
Leen Braam and Lynette Lovett have filed their nominations to run for another term while Hayden Tasker, Richard Wilson, and Bev Skates have come forward as new candidates.
With just over a week before nominations close, their names bring the total nominations to nine, with 10 seats needing to be filled or the district will bear the cost of a by-election.
Lovett and Wilson, the son of current councillor Stuart Wilson, are chasing the two vacancies in the eastern ward.
Tasker, the son of former councillor Bev Tasker and former deputy mayor Roger Tasker, joins former two-term councillor Russell Ellis in the Ashburton ward which has five vacancies to fill.
Carolyn Cameron has indicated she will stand, whereas John Falloon is yet to signal his intentions.
Incumbents Liz McMillan and Rodger Letham are in the running for the two vacancies in the western ward.
Mayor Neil Brown is looking likely to run unopposed.
Chris Robertson and Robert Harnett make it three nominations for the Braided Rivers Community Trust while there have been no nominations for the five Methven Community Board seats.
Ashburton District electoral officer Anthony Morton said that in the event that there are not enough or any nominations to cover the vacancies, those that have been correctly nominated will be declared elected unopposed and no election process is required.
“A by-election process is then started in November to seek candidates for any remaining vacancies,” Morton said.
The organisations requiring by-elections have to meet the costs he said.
“The cost of the by-elections would largely be determined by the number of nominations subsequently received and whether a voting process was then required.”
In Selwyn, the race is on in the Malvern ward with six nominations in for the two vacancies.
Incumbents Jenny Gallagher and Bob Mugford are nominated along with Andrea Clemens, Lydia Gliddon, Samantha Samuel, and Samuel Wilshire.
Only one name is down for mayor and it’s not Sam Broughton who has confirmed he is running for a third term but is yet to file his paper work.
He will come up against Calvin Payne, who is also the only nomination for the three-seat Rolleston ward.
Sitting Councillor Shane Epiha is the lone name in the Ellesmere ward, and there have been no nominations yet for the Springs ward.
Meanwhile in the Environment Canterbury Mid Canterbury/Ōpākihi ward, incumbent councillors John Sunckell and Ian Mackenzie have filed their nominations.
They join NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers president Peter Trolove as confirmed candidates.
Nominations close at midday on August 12.
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From local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:
Dianne Rawlinson is the latest councillor to announce her time at the council table will come to an end in October.
Her announcement means there will be at least three new faces on the next 10-strong Ashburton District Council, after Stuart Wilson and… View moreFrom local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:
Dianne Rawlinson is the latest councillor to announce her time at the council table will come to an end in October.
Her announcement means there will be at least three new faces on the next 10-strong Ashburton District Council, after Stuart Wilson and Angus McKay previously announced they would not be standing again.
Rawlinson said after a lot of consideration and self-debate she made the decision to not stand for re-election and informed her fellow councillors of the decision on Sunday.
“This has been a big decision for me, as I have really enjoyed almost six years of life as a councillor,” Rawlinson said.
“However there is quite a bucket list waiting for me to delve into and I don’t wish to wait another three years for this.”
With Wilson, McKay, and now Rawlinson stepping aside there are three empty chairs to fill at the table meaning at least three new people will sit on the next council.
One of those could be a returning face, with former two-term councillor Russell Ellis submitting his nomination – with time to spare.
Ellis infamously missed out on standing for a seat on the council in the last election after a technicality in his nomination form was found after nominations had closed ruling him out of the running.
The only other incumbent councillor yet to determine if they will stand is John Falloon.
Mayor Neil Brown is running for a second term, and to date there has been no speculation of him having an opponent.
In the western Ward, deputy mayor Liz McMillan and Rodger Letham have their nominations in.
Ellis is the only nomination in the Ashburton Ward, with Leen Braam and Caroline Cameron indicating they will be standing again.
In the Eastern ward, Lynette Lovett has stated she will be re-standing.
There have been no nominations for the five vacancies on the Methven Community Board.
Tim Silva is the only nomination so far for the six places on the Braided Rivers Community Trust.
Could your local dance group use a $5,000 cash injection?
Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we have three Love to Dance grants up… View moreCould your local dance group use a $5,000 cash injection?
Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we have three Love to Dance grants up for grabs.
Receive one of three $5,000 grants to spend on equipment, transport, costumes or anything you need to support your community’s love of dance.
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It’s that time again neighbours - we need your help! Look at all this creativity hiding behind front doors. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite Upcycling Award finalist. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
… View moreIt’s that time again neighbours - we need your help! Look at all this creativity hiding behind front doors. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite Upcycling Award finalist. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
Find out a little more about each entry here. Voting closes 5pm Thursday 4 August.
Thanks for voting; your clever neighbours thank you!
Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.
To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a … View moreAre you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.
To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a beautiful view, or something that makes you smile. You could be in for a once-in-a-lifetime getaway!
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Competition closes on Friday 12 … View moreHey Neighbours!
Australian Open and Stuff newspaper are giving you and a friend the chance to kick off grand slam season in Melbourne next year with an epic prize valued at over $8,000! Simply follow the link below and enter your details to be in to win.
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Spark have recently announced a price increase of $3 - $5 a month for new and existing broadband customers and other providers seem likely to follow suit.
Information collated by our research team has found that tens of thousands of Kiwis are still missing out on hundreds of dollars of savings … View moreSpark have recently announced a price increase of $3 - $5 a month for new and existing broadband customers and other providers seem likely to follow suit.
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We estimate that over 500,000 households would be able to pay less for their broadband each month but many consumers are unaware of the fact that they could be making these savings and people often don’t know where to start when looking for a change in broadband plan or provider.
This is where NZ Compare can help. Our websites are simple to use and if you need more help, our friendly, Auckland based, customer support centre can advise on the most suitable broadband plan for your needs and help talk you through the switch. With unlimited fibre broadband plans available for less than $60 a month why would you pay more?
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CORRECTION: This post has been amended to clarify that the price of fibre and copper broadband internet services will increase, and that the increase is between $3 and $5 a month, not only $5 a month on fibre broadband plans as previously posted. (Amended at 10.31am, June 23, 2022)
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