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Is the flooring at your school, early childhood, community or sports centre old and threadbare? Or perhaps you have a new space where there’s no flooring at all. Your organisation could be eligible to receive $2,000 + gst from the RhinoKids Flooring Fund to go towards new flooring. Plus, one … View moreIs the flooring at your school, early childhood, community or sports centre old and threadbare? Or perhaps you have a new space where there’s no flooring at all. Your organisation could be eligible to receive $2,000 + gst from the RhinoKids Flooring Fund to go towards new flooring. Plus, one lucky organisation will win a $20,000 flooring makeover!
Carpet Court is continuing its’ mission to help improve Kiwi kids’ learning environments by rolling out its’ nationwide fund for the fifth year in a row. Apply today!
Enviroflo are discovering widespread damage in ceramic drains across the Canterbury region - often there are no obvious signs.
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Spring is the season of new beginnings and the perfect time to declutter and refresh your home. Imagine stepping into a space that feels open, organised, and filled with only what truly matters. Whether you’re looking to simplify your life, want to downsize, or just enjoy a more comfortable … View moreSpring is the season of new beginnings and the perfect time to declutter and refresh your home. Imagine stepping into a space that feels open, organised, and filled with only what truly matters. Whether you’re looking to simplify your life, want to downsize, or just enjoy a more comfortable living space, decluttering is a great way to start.
With these expert tips from decluttering and organising specialist Peter Walsh, you can take small steps toward a clutter-free home that you’ll love spending time in.
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Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.
Experience the Ryman lifestyle and learn about our living options, tour our showhomes and discover the wonderful amenities on offer.
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The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access … View moreThe Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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To gain extra growing space, make and hang these easy-to-build planters on almost any wooden fence or deck railing. Use Resene FX Blackboard Paint so you can easily identify what plants are in each. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Trays are such a useful item to have in the home – they are obviously great for serving food and drinks, particularly breakfast in bed! Find out how to create your own with Resene wallpaper and Resene Colorwood wood stain with these easy step by step instructions.
Is the flooring at your school, early childhood, community or sports centre old and threadbare? Or perhaps you have a new space where there’s no flooring at all. Your organisation could be eligible to receive $2,000 + gst from the RhinoKids Flooring Fund to go towards new flooring. Plus, one … View moreIs the flooring at your school, early childhood, community or sports centre old and threadbare? Or perhaps you have a new space where there’s no flooring at all. Your organisation could be eligible to receive $2,000 + gst from the RhinoKids Flooring Fund to go towards new flooring. Plus, one lucky organisation will win a $20,000 flooring makeover!
Carpet Court is continuing its’ mission to help improve Kiwi kids’ learning environments by rolling out its’ nationwide fund for the fifth year in a row. Apply today!
By local democracy reporter Lois Williams:
West Coasters confused or against proposed Coastal Hazard zones now have a second chance to have their say.
Mayors, councillors and iwi overseeing the writing of a new combined district plan for the region have voted unanimously to re-notify … View moreBy local democracy reporter Lois Williams:
West Coasters confused or against proposed Coastal Hazard zones now have a second chance to have their say.
Mayors, councillors and iwi overseeing the writing of a new combined district plan for the region have voted unanimously to re-notify 'Variation 2' – the controversial section on Coastal Hazard mapping.
At the Te Tai o Poutini Plan committee meeting on Tuesday, members agreed unanimously to redo the consultation process on the hazard maps and expand it, allowing people to also comment on proposed rules for the hazard zones.
The decision follows a public outcry over the Variation and the way it communicated to the public in June.
Four thousand ratepayers were notified by council letter that new coastal hazard maps (or ‘overlays’) had been created, using updated LiDar surveys, and that their properties were affected.
That could mean they now fell into higher risk hazard areas because of the new data, with implications for building consents, and coastal property values.
They were invited to make submissions on the new maps - but only 112 people did so.
TTPP members reported that many people had binned or ignored the letters because they were written in ‘planner -speak’: impenetrable official language.
Another crucial problem has been brought to light.
People who had submitted on Coastal Hazard maps before 'Variation 2', had been able to also comment on the proposed rules and provisions for those zones.
But those affected by the variation, were asked to submit only on the maps.
They could contest the boundaries or other features in the overlay, but not any rules or restrictions that might apply – even if their homes had not previously been classed as at risk.
Last week, commissioners strongly recommended the TTPP committee renotify the Variation. as soon as possible.
People should be allowed to submit not just on the updated coastal hazard maps, but on the related policies and rules, they said.
In her report to the meeting, TTPP project manager Jo Armstrong supported renotifying as the fairest option, and it would minimise the chance of a costly appeal.
Public submissions could open as early as next week, and close in January, and the commissioners could hear them in March, keeping the TTPP process on track.
There was an opportunity to improve communications and write a clearer set of rules to help people understand the implications, if any, for their properties, Armstrong said.
Grey District councillor Allan Gibson said: “This whole process has been really bad … the public have grizzled about not being able to understand it, not having enough information, not seeing all the paperwork - is it going to be any better this time around? Because they deserve it."
Armstrong said that was the planners’ intention.
“There will be a two-page letter, setting out what the variation is all about, in plain English. Then all the complicated stuff we have to include will be set out separately.”
Gibson said people’s properties had already been devalued because of the proposed new coastal hazard rules, and they were terrified of losing their properties.
He also challenged the need to look a century ahead, in assessing sea level rise, for a 10-year-plan.
“You only have to have a 50-year rule for building houses so why do we need a 100-year-rule for sea level rise?“
Armstrong said the planners would make the rules as enabling as possible within the limits imposed by Government policy and law.
James Beban, a consultant who specialises in hazards planning, told the meeting councils had to follow national directives on managing the risk of sea level rise.
“This Government is actually very hot on natural hazards, very driven by the insurance sector. If New Zealand does not … try to manage hazards in relation to building and development, reinsurers will look at withdrawing from New Zealand. That is clear cut."
Starting with the Labour government and now the current one there had been a significant move to up the (hazard) planning provisions, Beban said.
But renotifying the Variation, and re -opening submissions to the general public was also an opportunity for the planners to rewrite and simply coastal hazard provisions that had been unnecessarily complex the first time around, Beban said.
Makaawhio chairperson Paul Madgwick said he was thrilled the hearing commissioners had stepped in.
“Hats off to them … it’s really a matter of fairness. When something is going to affect West Coasters so profoundly, we should not be stampeding people into making hasty decisions, when they’re not understanding things and at the same time feeling all this anxiety.”
The TTPP team is aiming to renotify the unpopular variation next week, with submissions open through January, and hearings held next March.
*LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.
Click read more for more … View moreDreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.
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Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis NZ!
The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated.
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
With a thriving community, added security and no home maintenance… you have plenty of reasons to choose Kevin Hickman Village. And we’re giving you 20,000 more! For a limited time, when you purchase an occupation right to an independent apartment or townhouse, you’ll get a $20,000 credit on … View moreWith a thriving community, added security and no home maintenance… you have plenty of reasons to choose Kevin Hickman Village. And we’re giving you 20,000 more! For a limited time, when you purchase an occupation right to an independent apartment or townhouse, you’ll get a $20,000 credit on settlement*.
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