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Residents in parts of Waimakariri have been told not to wash their cars or take baths this weekend, as work continues at a water treatment plant.
The request, from the district council, has been made to people living in Pegasus, Woodend, Ravenswood and Tuahiwi.
Householders have been advised … View moreResidents in parts of Waimakariri have been told not to wash their cars or take baths this weekend, as work continues at a water treatment plant.
The request, from the district council, has been made to people living in Pegasus, Woodend, Ravenswood and Tuahiwi.
Householders have been advised to delay using washing machines and dishwashers and watering their gardens, because UV installation works at the Woodend-Pegasus treatment plant will reduce the amount of water available in reservoirs.
Residents are also being asked to take shorter showers.
UV light treatment is used to kill water contaminants, including viruses and bacteria.
A social media post by the council states: “Conserving water during this weekend will ensure that there is enough wai [water] in the reservoirs to cover all homes and to prevent outages.
“By delaying high water-use activities we can ensure that there aren’t any water outages to any of our community.
“Thank you for your understanding and your efforts.”
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Building consents are down as the building boom slows in North Canterbury, but real estate agents say there are signs of growth.
Consents issued for new houses dropped last year across the three North Canterbury councils, but the region's … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Building consents are down as the building boom slows in North Canterbury, but real estate agents say there are signs of growth.
Consents issued for new houses dropped last year across the three North Canterbury councils, but the region's authorities are still planning for growth as the population grows.
Local real estate agents also said there were signs the region was coming out of recession, with some confidence returning.
Across Waimakariri, Hurunui and Kaikōura, consents for new houses issued last year were down compared to 2022, but continued to be high.
Bayleys Rangiora and Hanmer Springs manager Ross Ditmer predicted a bright outlook, with new legislation and interest rates beginning to drop.
‘‘There is still interest from outside the region, with the drift south continuing as North Islanders find it is affordable to live here and there is a lot interest in lifestyle properties.’’
He said house prices were slightly cheaper in Waimakariri compared to Christchurch, with the ‘‘laid back’’ lifestyle an attraction.
Ray White Rangiora manager Stuart Morris said growth in Rangiora had been slow due to a lack of available land, but he expected it to ‘‘crank up’’ this year.
‘‘Bellgrove and Townsend Fields (Rangiora) are firing up, while Kaiapoi still has plenty of gas in the tank.’’
Morris predicted ‘‘a steady as she goes’’ market this year, as the economy recovered.
The average house price in the Waimakariri district was $650,000 to $700,000, with two bedroom units selling for as low as $400,000 and three bedroom homes selling for $500,000-plus.
At the top end, new builds could fetch as much as $900,000 to $1.2 million.
Waimakariri District Council planning, regulation and environment general manager Kelly LaValley said 762 consents were issued for new houses last year, down from 836 in 2022 and 928 in 2021.
A new KFC has been consented for Kaiapoi, north of the river, while the council has received a building consent for the proposed Rangiora Medical Centre, LaValley said.
Building consents have also been received for the new business hub in Southbrook, Rangiora, along with a consent for a storage facility.
While the consent numbers were down, it kept pace with Stats NZ’s high growth scenario, which could see the district’s population grow from 70,000 to 100,000 over the next 30 years.
The Hurunui District Council issued 482 consents last year (including 142 for new homes), compared to 614 (196 for new homes) the year before, building and property manager Kerry Walsh said.
Amberley was leading the way with 87 consents for new houses issued last year, down from 122 in 2022.
In Hanmer Springs, there were 18 consents issued for new houses last year, half of the 34 consents in 2022.
The largest project is the Amberley Country Estate Retirement Village.
The Kaikōura District Council issued 140 consents last year, down from 165 last year.
The largest project was the Vicarage Views subdivision.
Nearly half of Waimakariri’s consents were issued for Woodend (354), thanks largely to the booming Ravenswood subdivision.
Ravenswood sales manager Miranda Laney said the bulk of those consents were for stage 5, which were pre-sold two years ago.
She said the final stage (stage 6) is now selling, with just over 200 sections remaining to be sold.
Just over half of the 1500 sections in the sub-division now have houses on them.
Sections sold for between $350,000 to $450,000, while a house and land package sold for between $650,000 to $750,000 for a three-bedroom house.
The Ravenswood Central retail area of 20 hectares was filling up fast, with Harvey Norman expected to open later this year, joining five restaurants, a dental hygienist, a chemist, fitness centre, bottle store and two service stations.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
About $690 million is set to be spent over the next 10 years replacing Waimakariri’s assets and planning for the district’s rapid growth.
The Waimakariri District Council is proposing an average rate rise of 8.94%, as recommended by staff, as it … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
About $690 million is set to be spent over the next 10 years replacing Waimakariri’s assets and planning for the district’s rapid growth.
The Waimakariri District Council is proposing an average rate rise of 8.94%, as recommended by staff, as it looks to complete its draft 2024-34 long-term plan (LTP).
Mayor Dan Gordon described the draft LTP as ‘‘a prudent and responsible budget’’.
‘‘We started this long-term plan with a proposed 19% rate increase based on our work programme.
‘‘For this reason, we have deferred $120m of non-essential works to the outer years to bring our rate increases to what we understand will be one of the lowest in Canterbury.
‘‘But I want to make it clear, while we have made savings, we are not compromising on our level of service.’’
The district’s population is projected to grow from about 70,000 to 82,075 by 2034, based on Stats NZ’s high growth scenario.
The council is planning to consult on five key themes as it plans for growth.
These include how best to manage the natural environment, flood resilience, provision of community facilities, extension of the Rangiora Library and the proposed Rangiora eastern link road.
The council has spent $10m of unbudgeted spending over the last three years in response to major storm events, and is planning ahead by establishing a permanent infrastructure recovery team this year.
In the last LTP in 2021, the council signalled it would build a new community centre in Pegasus and make provision for future facilities in Ravenswood.
The council announced last year it had reach an agreement with Templeton Group to purchase land on the Pegasus lakefront.
It is now consulting with the community and Templeton Group on the detailed design of a community centre, and plans to begin construction by the end of next year.
The council is also negotiating with Templeton Group to buy land for future community facilities to serve the growing Woodend and Ravenswood community.
Gordon said the council was in talks with Canterbury Cricket and Canterbury Country Cricket about extending Mainpower Oval to accommodate more cricket pitches and training facilities.
‘‘If we want to keep first-class cricket in Rangiora, we need to put in a level of investment, so we are developing a partnership around that.’’
The council will meet again on February 27 to adopt the draft LTP, before it goes out for consultation from March 15 to April 19.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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North Canterbury's growing housing market needs greater infrastructure support, a real estate manager says.
Bayleys Rangiora and Hanmer Springs manager Ross Ditmer said the Woodend Bypass, the proposed Rangiora Eastern Link Rd and the Skew Bridge … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
North Canterbury's growing housing market needs greater infrastructure support, a real estate manager says.
Bayleys Rangiora and Hanmer Springs manager Ross Ditmer said the Woodend Bypass, the proposed Rangiora Eastern Link Rd and the Skew Bridge upgrade (west Kaiapoi) are vital to the region’s prosperity.
‘‘We’ve got Rangiora opening up, with the Bellgrove subdivision underway, but we need that road treatment.
‘‘It is chicken and egg stuff. We’ve got to future proof it otherwise it is going to become a nightmare.
‘‘The Woodend Bypass is huge, and for Amberley it will make it easier and more attractive to commute to Christchurch for work.’’
The Government has promised to build the Woodend Bypass, which would divert highway traffic away from the Canterbury township.
Stats NZ's high growth scenario suggested Waimakariri could grow from 70,000 to 100,000 over the next 30 years, with the bulk of the growth expected in Rangiora and Kaiapoi.
The proposed Waimakariri District Plan, which is expected to take effect later this year, is set to open up 200 hectares of land for housing in Rangiora and 97ha in Kaiapoi.
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon said the Eastern Link Rd and Skew Bridge upgrade will be included in the 2024-34 long-term plan.
The Eastern Link Road has been designated in the Waimakariri District Plan and the council has applied to Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to share the $37.9 million bill.
‘‘We will be giving ratepayers the choice if they want us to get on and fund it without NZTA funding, or whether we should wait,’’ Gordon said.
Without NZTA funding, the full amount would be loan funded and cost ratepayers $30.67 per property per year, over approximately 30 years, compared to $15.03 with the subsidy.
The Skew Bridge upgrade is estimated to cost $11 million price tag and would cost ratepayers about $10 per year without NZTA funding, Gordon said.
‘‘The bridge is at the end of its life and it will make a huge difference to our community when it is upgraded and it will help address congestion.’’
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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