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By David Hill, local democracy reporter
The rising cost of fuel is encouraging more Waimakariri residents to leave the car at home and take the bus to work in the city.
Environment Canterbury says bus patronage across the Greater Christchurch network for June was higher than pre-Covid levels … View moreBy David Hill, local democracy reporter
The rising cost of fuel is encouraging more Waimakariri residents to leave the car at home and take the bus to work in the city.
Environment Canterbury says bus patronage across the Greater Christchurch network for June was higher than pre-Covid levels for the first time.
There were 1,083,709 public transport boardings recorded across the network in June, which was 100.9% more than in June 2019.
The rise in patronage comes despite 21% of respondents, in a Metro survey earlier this year, saying working from home had affected their travel patterns over the past 12 months, an Environment Canterbury spokesperson said.
Rangiora route 1 express trips for June were 2175, compared to 2992 in June 2019, while 1702 people boarded the bus in July compared to 3845 in July 2019.
But new express services were introduced for the Waimakariri district in 2021 - Rangiora 91 and Kaiapoi 92.
The Rangiora service was used by 2164 passengers in June and 2087 in July, while in Kaiapoi patronage was 1515 and 1509 for the same two months. The Waikuku/Pegasus 95 express service has also experienced a dramatic increase in passenger numbers, with 2009 passengers in June and 1675 in July, compared to 679 and 808 for the same two months in 2019.
New flat fares of $2 and $1 for Metrocard holders were introduced on July 1, while children under 13-years can now ride for free with a Metrocard.
The new fares coincided with the end of the national half price fares promotion on June 30. The $2 flat fare applied to adult Metrocard holders, while the $1 flat fare was available to Metrocard holders aged under 25-years, Community Service Card holders, Total Mobility users and students.
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Christchurch City Council needs a new way to manage green bin organics. Residents say odours from the Organics Processing Plant in Bromley are affecting their health and quality of life.
A permanent solution won’t be up and running for another three to five years. Something is needed sooner, … View moreChristchurch City Council needs a new way to manage green bin organics. Residents say odours from the Organics Processing Plant in Bromley are affecting their health and quality of life.
A permanent solution won’t be up and running for another three to five years. Something is needed sooner, so five short-term options are being considered.
This change affects everyone, to learn more and give your feedback.
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I have these beautiful crystal necklaces for sale. They are all one of a kind, made with love and absolutely beautiful. Would make a great gift!
1. Rose Quartz enhanced with natural 8mm crystals of Amethyst, Rhodonite and Malachite. $90
2. Captivating Golden Healer … View moreHello Neighbours
I have these beautiful crystal necklaces for sale. They are all one of a kind, made with love and absolutely beautiful. Would make a great gift!
1. Rose Quartz enhanced with natural 8mm crystals of Amethyst, Rhodonite and Malachite. $90
2. Captivating Golden Healer enhanced with natural 8mm crystals of Obsidian, Hematite and Clear Quartz $95
3. Raw Amethyst enhanced enhanced with natural 8mm crystals of Tiger Eye $75
4. Stunning Labradorite $85
If you would like more info on any of these pendants please contact and I will send thru how these crystals can help you.
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Join our friendly team on a Monday evening at 7.30pm to try it for yourself.
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We meet at the Methodist Church Hall - 176 King Street (across … View moreWANTED - people to discover the benefits of Scottish Country Dancing!!
No partners required.
Join our friendly team on a Monday evening at 7.30pm to try it for yourself.
First night free - Gold Coin donation for following nights.
We meet at the Methodist Church Hall - 176 King Street (across the road from the Town Hall).
Wear soft shoes and bring a water bottle.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Any questions - please contact Gail 0212984712
Only a week to go, so get in and grab your tickets for a fun family night out with our talented community members showcasing their beautiful, weird and whacky creations of wearable art.
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Saturday 9 September - 7 pm. Rangiora Baptist Church Auditorium
Food and … View moreOnly a week to go, so get in and grab your tickets for a fun family night out with our talented community members showcasing their beautiful, weird and whacky creations of wearable art.
Tickets from Humanitix.co.nz
Saturday 9 September - 7 pm. Rangiora Baptist Church Auditorium
Food and beverages available before and during interval.
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By David Hill, local democracy reporter
Site works at the Kaiapoi Community Hub are expected to begin next month.
But it will likely be at least a year before any buildings are completed, Waimakariri District Council community team manager Tessa Sturley said.
Speaking at last week’s … View moreBy David Hill, local democracy reporter
Site works at the Kaiapoi Community Hub are expected to begin next month.
But it will likely be at least a year before any buildings are completed, Waimakariri District Council community team manager Tessa Sturley said.
Speaking at last week’s community and recreation committee meeting, Sturley said the community team had been working with the Kaiapoi Community Hub Trust to assist with funding applications.
The trust would be employing a part-time funding co-ordinator on a 12 month contract to support this process.
Meetings had already been held with Lotteries and the Rata Foundation.
The hub was being built on former red zone land, between Courtenay Drive and Charters St.
Satisfy Food Rescue and the Kaiapoi Men’s Shed have been confirmed as partners.
Other organisations have expressed an interest in being involved in the hub, while the Kaiapoi Croquet Club was also building on the site.
Sturley said the council was working on a design guide to address residents’ concerns.
"The design guide is intended to make sure that the layout of the site is in line with that feedback.
"We want to make sure the buildings are complementary and there is a guide around colours, planting, and building height and placement, so it is an attractive space."
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Rangiora Menz Shed
Come and see our range of amazing woodwork and metal work items that will be for sale plus a range of second tools
Be part of a massive festival of rugby held at the Rangiora Showgrounds.
2:05 Canterbury takes on Taranaki.
12:05 North Canterbury hosts Ellesmere for the… View moreRangiora Menz Shed
Come and see our range of amazing woodwork and metal work items that will be for sale plus a range of second tools
Be part of a massive festival of rugby held at the Rangiora Showgrounds.
2:05 Canterbury takes on Taranaki.
12:05 North Canterbury hosts Ellesmere for the 100th contest of the Southbridge Shield
11:00 – Colts
11:30 – Development
10:00 – U18’s
09:30 – U16’s
There will be plenty of fun with a carnival atmosphere. Food trucks, bouncy castle and plenty more.
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Just making NZ citizens aware .. So have copied and pasted from an e-mail from The Tax Payer Union.
Apologies for the last minute email but we thought you needed to know what is happening down in Wellington today. Jordan recently emailed you to let you know that Kieran McAnulty was attempting to … View moreJust making NZ citizens aware .. So have copied and pasted from an e-mail from The Tax Payer Union.
Apologies for the last minute email but we thought you needed to know what is happening down in Wellington today. Jordan recently emailed you to let you know that Kieran McAnulty was attempting to pass legislation to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 years old for local elections.
The Electoral (Lowering Voting Age for Local Elections and Polls) Legislation Bill was given only a few seconds of time for the title to be read out in Parliament and tabled.
The Bill establishes a new category of electors, named ‘youth electors’, and makes way for 16-year-olds and 17-year-olds to be registered on a youth electoral roll to vote in council elections. But where is the media's coverage of this?
At a minimum, such an important constitutional issue should be the subject of a referendum. The bad news is the Bill looks set to pass its first reading tomorrow.
Given the number of responses we received following our recent email on this subject, we know our supporters we be equally concerned about this.
If we do not make New Zealanders aware of what the Government is, yet again, trying to slip under the radar, this Bill will pass through remaining stages after the next election. Concerningly, post-election hype will likely mean that attention will shift away from this issue, making it easier for its advocates to quietly usher these changes through without fanfare nor scrutiny.
As proud promoters of democratic accountability, our position is not whether the lowering of the voting age is right or wrong, but rather that it represents such a significant change to our long-held democratic framework that it should be decided by the people – not politicians. We know our members hold very strong views on this and, at the very least, should be able to participate in a full and frank debate on the matter followed by a referendum. The significance of such a change cannot be underestimated.
Enter your humble Taxpayers’ Union.
Today we placed a full-page advertisement in the Wellington Post bringing the matter of Mr McAnulty's attempt to pass legislation to ‘lower the voting age’ to the wider public’s attention.
Whether you agree with Mr McAnulty or not, we say that the voting age is one of the most fundamental decisions in a democratic society. Any changes should be decided through a referendum not sneaked through unnoticed or under urgency.
Without a written constitution there is little New Zealanders can do except to push back on this kind of slippery constitutional change by ensuring that this type of underhand activity is called out. That’s why we are sending you this email to ask for your support again for a quick response advertising campaign.
We need to blow the whistle on what the Government is doing.
To coincide with the First Reading of the Electoral (Lowering Voting Age for Local Elections and Polls) Legislation Bill, we have managed to secure a last-minute deal for a nationwide advert in the New Zealand Herald tomorrow.
But we need your help to make it happen.
We believe that the New Zealand public will be hopping mad when they find out what Labour is trying to do now. Our polling indicates that New Zealanders overwhelmingly want to retain the status quo, that is, leave the voting age alone. It is not as if the country has a shortage of pressing matters that need urgent attention! Even Labour’s own voter base hates the idea of reducing the voting age – that's why we need to spread the word.
Labour knows the public would never support this, that’s why they are trying to sneak this through by stealth. But with the media just not covering this story, the only way to ensure that these important decisions are left with the people and not self-interested politicians, is to ask for you to support this campaign.
Callum Purves
Campaigns Manager
New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union.
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