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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury (ECan) plans to make a section of the Ashley Rakahuri River more accessible.
A draft masterplan has been developed for the Rangiora Reach riverside area following feedback from the community.
Key stakeholders including Ngāi … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Canterbury (ECan) plans to make a section of the Ashley Rakahuri River more accessible.
A draft masterplan has been developed for the Rangiora Reach riverside area following feedback from the community.
Key stakeholders including Ngāi Tūāhuriri, the Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare Group and the Waimakariri District Council have all contributed.
‘‘The draft masterplan has been developed to revive an area of the Ashley River/Rakahuri and to balance recreation, biodiversity and flood protection,’’ ECan’s braided river revival regional lead Greg Stanley said.
‘‘We understand how much the community values this area, so we are working with them to make sure their voice is heard.
‘‘Over the last two years, we’ve been working with Waimakariri District Council, mana whenua, the community, and landscape architects to understand what values are most important to those who live near to, and connect with, the awa.’’
Population growth has led to new forms of recreation being developed, placing pressure on the river and its ecology, he said.
The masterplan covers the area from Dunlops Rd to Beatties Rd on the north bank near Ashley, and Merton Rd to Smarts Rd on the south bank near Rangiora.
‘‘There were some non-negotiables, like ensuring the flood protection of the area was maintained, but we’ve done our best to incorporate community suggestions into the masterplan,’’ Stanley said.
‘‘The masterplan shows how we’re proposing to shape the Rangiora Reach area through landscape design, to revive the area and balance recreation, biodiversity and flood protection.’’
Feedback from the community included designing a Cones Rd area car park to improve access and increase amenities such as rubbish bins and toilets.
Improved trail network maps, shared trail signage and other directional panels have been included, along with different grades of greystone chip to show different uses for trails across the network.
Specific 4WD access on the northern side of the river has been identified.
The masterplan balances planting and flood management, by using native planting which will fold over in a flood and not hinder flow capacity.
ECan staff are also looking at ways the river can be widened without compromising flood and erosion protection.
Options include targeted extraction of vegetated berm and potential retreat of forestry blocks from the river's edge after harvesting.
Feedback on the draft masterplan is open until Monday, October 31.
Go to haveyoursay.ecan.govt.nz/rangiora-reach and fill in an online survey or visit the Waimakariri District Council service centre or the Rangiora Library.
*Public interest journalism funded through New Zealand on Air.
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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
The views of Waimakariri’s older folk are being sought.
The Waimakariri Age-friendly Advisory Group is about to conduct a survey of the district’s older residents to find out what is important to them.
Chairperson Joanne Gumbrell says a brochure … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
The views of Waimakariri’s older folk are being sought.
The Waimakariri Age-friendly Advisory Group is about to conduct a survey of the district’s older residents to find out what is important to them.
Chairperson Joanne Gumbrell says a brochure has been prepared which will be available at local libraries.
The survey will help the advisory group when advocating with the Waimakariri District Council, police and providers such as Age Concern.
‘‘We are going out to groups to ask them what they are requiring for older people,’’ she said.
‘‘People can fill out the brochure in groups, with their neighbours or by themselves.’’
The age-friendly advisory group was established three years ago to implement the council’s age-friendly community plan.
The council recently gave the group its blessing to continue to advocate on behalf of the district’s older residents.
Gumbrell said the group’s membership was being reviewed, with new members coming on board.
A new council appointee to the group will be announced soon, following the retirement of Wendy Doody.
A new chairperson would be elected soon, with Gumbrell stepping down at the end of the year.
The group was now being supported by community development facilitator Martin Pugh, following the retirement of Madeleine Burdon, who was instrumental in developing the age-friendly community plan.
Gumbrell said the district’s older residents were facing several issues including housing, health and social connection, digital inclusion, transport and photo identification.
The group initiated the establishment of an Abbeyfield Waimakariri charitable trust and was now waiting on the council to identify a potential site to build an Abbeyfield House.
‘‘If we can establish an Abbeyfield House it will help with addressing all of those sorts of things including housing, health and social connection,’’ she said.
Digital inclusion was a major issue, with the move to electronic banking.
Older people were often caught out with a lack of photo identification after they stopped driving or passports ran out.
One option was to apply for a KiwiAccess Card.
Gumbrell said the group had an important role in advising the council on how to best meet the needs of the district’s ageing population.
A population update in June last year found more than 50% of the district’s residents were aged over 50 years, while population projections suggest by 2048 about 30% of Waimakariri residents will be aged 65 years and over.
*Public interest journalism funded through New Zealand on Air.
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Neville Atkinson has been re-appointed as Waimakariri deputy mayor.
Mayor Dan Gordon says he had no hesitation in asking Atkinson to do a second term.
‘‘He was my choice after the last election and he has been a loyal and hard working deputy … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Neville Atkinson has been re-appointed as Waimakariri deputy mayor.
Mayor Dan Gordon says he had no hesitation in asking Atkinson to do a second term.
‘‘He was my choice after the last election and he has been a loyal and hard working deputy mayor, and he provides exceptional support to myself and to the council.
‘‘There is no other choice for me.’’
Atkinson’s appointment was confirmed on Thursday, October 27, following the swearing in of councillors for the new term.
‘‘It is quite a thrill to be back and I am enthusiastic for another three years. The comments around the table yesterday were very supportive.
‘‘Support from your community is fantastic, but support from your peers is something else.’’
He says the next three years are sure to be a busy time with reform coming from central government, particularly around the future of local democracy.
‘‘It needs fundamental change in the funding model and I believe that has to come from the tax dollar.
‘‘It is fine to send more our way, but if there is no tax dollars with it where does it go?’’
Joining Gordon and Atkinson around the council table were newcomers Jason Goldsworthy, Brent Cairns and Tim Fulton.
Returning councillors Philip Redmond, Al Blackie, Niki Mealings, Joan Ward, Paul Williams and Robbie Brine were also sworn in.
Gordon says he has met with all 10 councillors since the October 8 election and plans to confirm portfolio and committee appointments at the first ordinary council meeting on Tuesday, November 8
‘‘There will be some tweaks and improvements, but there are no major changes.
‘‘With three new councillors there was always going to be a bit of change around the table, so it is about trying to get the right mix.’’
Drainage will be a separate portfolio, while Gordon will take the lead on a new government reform portfolio.
‘‘We have Three Waters, Resource Management Act, the future of local government and other changes we are dealing with, so it is important we have a strong voice,’’ he says.
* Public interest journalism funded through New Zealand on Air.
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From local democracy reporter David Hill:
The council has a role to play in social housing, says Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon.
Gordon says he aims to make supporting social housing initiatives a priority for the new council term.
The council received a draft housing policy statement from … View moreFrom local democracy reporter David Hill:
The council has a role to play in social housing, says Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon.
Gordon says he aims to make supporting social housing initiatives a priority for the new council term.
The council received a draft housing policy statement from its housing working group at its last meeting for the 2019-22 council term last week.
The housing working group will now consult with Ngāi Tūāhuriri hapū before bringing the draft statement back to the new council for consideration.
Gordon said he was aware of several people who had been caught out by the lack of affordable rental housing and social housing in the district.
People were being forced into in camping grounds or had to seek social housing in Christchurch or further afield.
‘‘It’s pretty real and I know from first hand experience it’s a real issue out here.
‘‘I have people coming through the office who are in this situation,’’ he said.
‘‘There’s also people who are long term renters who will never be in a position to buy a house.
‘‘As a council we have an opportunity to make sure our community is supported."
Gordon said ultimately it would be up to the community to have a say on how the council should respond.
Options might include increasing the elder persons housing stock.
The council has 112 elder persons units in its property portfolio in Kaiapoi, Rangiora and Oxford at present.
The council could also partner with organisations such as Kāinga Ora, Vision West and the Otautahi Community Housing Trust.
The Otautahi Community Housing Trust, which manages the Christchurch City Council’s housing portfolio, has already approached the council about the possibility of setting up a sister trust to work with other councils including Waimakariri.
Gordon was keen to support the establishment of an Abbeyfield House to provide affordable, communal housing for retirees, and exploring other models, and looking for potential funding partners such as central government agencies and the Rātā Foundation.
One possible model was the Peterborough Housing Co-operative in Christchurch, where 14 townhouses provide for families living in a community setting.
In a report to last week’s council meeting, strategic projects manager Simon Markham said affordable housing was an important social issue.
He said supporting social housing aligned with the objectives in the council’s 2021-31 long-term plan, in supporting people’s wellbeing.
The Greater Christchurch Partnership had also prepared a draft Greater Christchurch Social and Affordable Housing Action Plan to address ‘‘unmet housing need’’.
‘‘It is now widely understood that housing plays a significant role in health outcomes, especially for those on limited incomes,’’ Markham said in his report.
‘‘Stable housing also contributes strongly to the social and ultimately cultural wellbeing of communities and to the sense of identity that communities forge over time.’’
■ Public interest journalism is funded by New Zealand on Air.
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