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CDC have now released details of the plan to develop Sparks park.
Submissions on this proposal may be made from Saturday 21 September – Monday 21 October 2019.
Submissions can be posted to;
S Robertson
PO Box 9
Carterton 5743… View moreCDC have now released details of the plan to develop Sparks park.
Submissions on this proposal may be made from Saturday 21 September – Monday 21 October 2019.
Submissions can be posted to;
S Robertson
PO Box 9
Carterton 5743
Or emailed to solitaire@cdc.govt.nz
Full plan details cdc.govt.nz...
You are invited to a social evening hosted by Limelight at the Old
Courthouse on Holloway St, Carterton (next to the Events Centre) on Thursday 26th September at 7:30pm.
This will be a totally relaxed evening, with the intention of getting theatre people together over a drink and a bit of supper. … View moreYou are invited to a social evening hosted by Limelight at the Old
Courthouse on Holloway St, Carterton (next to the Events Centre) on Thursday 26th September at 7:30pm.
This will be a totally relaxed evening, with the intention of getting theatre people together over a drink and a bit of supper. We will have a very amusing script ready, for anyone who might like to take part in a play reading.
A small contribution to supper or something to drink, would be appreciated.
Bring a friend or two, if you wish, everyone is welcome.
We'd love to see you there,
Castlepoint residents may have lost a battle to allow visitors to drive on the sand near the lagoon…
At the Carterton council meeting on 18/09/2019, a submission to consider substantial changes to Sparks Park was approved.
This submission has the backing of the Sparks park trustees and is being done in order for a sub division to be built on adjoining land.
Ultimately the decision will be made … View moreAt the Carterton council meeting on 18/09/2019, a submission to consider substantial changes to Sparks Park was approved.
This submission has the backing of the Sparks park trustees and is being done in order for a sub division to be built on adjoining land.
Ultimately the decision will be made by the minister of Conservation and there will be a brief opportunity for the community to make submissions.
Minutes of the meeting have not yet been updated but you can find out more about the submission in the meeting’s agenda here docs.cdc.govt.nz...
As a daily user and as a nearby resident of Sparks Park I do not want the proposed changes to proceed and I will be making a submission to council accordingly.
These changes involve a land swap deal with the developer which ultimately will make Sparks park a bigger park with additional amenities. While that sounds a great deal, I am not convinced bigger is going to make it any better. The old proverb 'beware of strangers bearing gifts' springs to mind.
The subdivision, which will only go ahead if this submission is successful, will fundamentally change the nature of the surrounding area. The park will no longer look out over paddocks filled with grazing stock but instead over a high density urban development. The area around Sparks park is presently a quiet and sleepy corner of Carterton, with bigger sections, trees and animals where the urban environment merges quietly into the traditional New Zealand rural landscape. In my opinion, a high density development in this area is not going to improve anything for Sparks Park users or local residents.
There are probably a multitude of other reasons people can think of for why this is not a good idea. Increased traffic levels, building on a potential flood zone are possible examples.
Something you need to be aware of is that at the council meeting, it was said the proposed sub division, a plan for which has not yet been submitted to council, may not require public consultation.
So, if like me you do not want to see a subdivision like this going ahead in this area, then you need to start the fight now and oppose the Sparks park submission. You may not get another opportunity.
You can make your own submission to council in writing and here are some guidelines to help you do this
mstn.govt.nz...
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Stuff is asking readers to share their experiences of racism by taking part in this short survey.
Being Kiwi is a project looking at the experiences of life in New Zealand for people of all cultures. It calls… View moreNew Zealand is renowned for being friendly and welcoming but is that true for everyone?
Stuff is asking readers to share their experiences of racism by taking part in this short survey.
Being Kiwi is a project looking at the experiences of life in New Zealand for people of all cultures. It calls for the collection of official statistics on hate crimes, looks at discrimination in our schools and takes a stroll through Auckland, now one of the most diverse cities in the world.
To take part in the survey, click here
The once heralded “Carterton’s Big Ben” has been under repair this year after a seismic assessment in 2015 identified the structure as being earthquake prone. Once the strengthening work is complete, the tower will need to be repainted, providing a unique opportunity to review the identity of… View moreThe once heralded “Carterton’s Big Ben” has been under repair this year after a seismic assessment in 2015 identified the structure as being earthquake prone. Once the strengthening work is complete, the tower will need to be repainted, providing a unique opportunity to review the identity of our town's icon.
The design options are the status quo (white and grey), a colour scheme that embraces the 1960s architecture of the tower, and a bold and vibrant rainbow colour scheme.
A vote to maintain the current colour scheme would see a revitalisation of the current off-white paint, giving the tower a refreshed, clean look and restoring its image in its present form.
The contemporary colour scheme aims to highlight and celebrate the iconic 1960’s architecture and can dynamically transform by night using low energy coloured LED lighting (funding permitted).
The rainbow paint option aims to create an icon with recognition beyond our district by creating the first rainbow clock tower in the world.
The colour scheme which receives the most votes will determine the final design.
There will only be one vote per ratepaying household in Carterton, with the official voting token included in the September edition of the Carterton Crier.
People will need to take their token to the Events Centre reception and place it in one of the three boxes which corresponds to the design they want to vote for. Voters will also need to fill out their contact details on the token for the purpose of eliminating duplicate votes. Voting will be available from Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5pm and Sat 10am - 4pm from 14th September until 5th October.
White pair of net curtains. I bought them new but have never used them as I shifted house.
Measurements: Height 115cms, length 2 and a half metres.
I do not have the original packaging as I really thought I was going to use them.
The length can be shortened by pulling off as much as you wish if … View moreWhite pair of net curtains. I bought them new but have never used them as I shifted house.
Measurements: Height 115cms, length 2 and a half metres.
I do not have the original packaging as I really thought I was going to use them.
The length can be shortened by pulling off as much as you wish if they are too long....no sewing needed.
Sorry about the photo. Just had to drape them over the settee whereas they would have looked better hanging.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Thanks for looking.
This dainty climber has thumb sized blue flowers, likes a sunny position with reasonably supply of water, and flowers all through the Summer. It is not invasive.
It likes to climb up a trellis, or tree trunk, can last several seasons, though now and again new little plants self seed and can be … View moreThis dainty climber has thumb sized blue flowers, likes a sunny position with reasonably supply of water, and flowers all through the Summer. It is not invasive.
It likes to climb up a trellis, or tree trunk, can last several seasons, though now and again new little plants self seed and can be grown in its place.
It is reasonably frost tender, but I have had them get a little frosted but come away again in the Spring.
I have never seen it for sale in plant shops. I got it originally many years ago when I visited a home where it was growing, admired it and was given some seeds.
Name: Asarina
The last photo is the plant for sale in the blue pot. The other photos are from my parents plants.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Thanks for looking.
I have only one potted plant of this at the moment.
Large collection of New Artificial Flowers/Lots of small/med vases
and 20 30 bags of the Glass beads/fancy stones ,for holding arrangements in vases
Beads $1 a bag
Vases $1-$2
Flowers $1-$3
first in gets
Ring to come view Thomas 3782945
Good tidy condition...working well...only selling as upgraded sub to matching Wharfedale one
Welcome to come listen b4 buying
06 3782945 Thomas
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Sometimes you don't need to go far into the bush to get a deep experience. Pūkaha National Wildli…
Mindful colouring has been proven to help reduce stress and anxiety and induce a meditative-like state in adults too.
Help scribble your worries away with this free community-inspired colouring sheet to give your brain a creative boost.
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