Inangahua Community Board meeting briefs:
From local democracy reporter Lois Williams:
* The tender for the $1.4 million upgrade of Reefton's water supply has gone to the Christchurch and Greymouth-based firm, Tru-Line Civil Ltd. Buller District Council will sign the contract with the company this week and work will start this month. The council has granted easements for the new pipework under The Strand and camping ground recreation reserve.
* An architect has been engaged to come up with a heritage look for new public toilets on Broadway. The council has chosen 'Permaloo' to replace the dilapidated toilet block, and build an accessible alternative.
* Some towns have fairy doors in their parks to entrance small children: Reefton will soon have mini-mine doors. Schoolchildren have helped design the decorative doors to be installed in the park area of The Strand, as a Toddler Walk.
* Fundraising has almost reached its target of $25,000 for Reefton's 150th public lighting anniversary - with a council community grant of $9900. Organisers are focusing on a week of celebrations and special events leading up to January 17. The Strand will be party central - with music, food stalls, dancing - and fireworks at the racecourse to top off the festival weekend.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.3% Yes
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22.3% No
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
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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82% Yes
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15.4% No
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2.6% Other - I'll share below
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