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From local democracy reporter Adam Burns:
A disappointed Returned Services Association (RSA) president in North Canterbury is accepting a decision to put off upgrades to Kaiapoi's Riverbank Walkway and Memorial Reserve, for at least another two years.
It comes after recommended changes to … View moreFrom local democracy reporter Adam Burns:
A disappointed Returned Services Association (RSA) president in North Canterbury is accepting a decision to put off upgrades to Kaiapoi's Riverbank Walkway and Memorial Reserve, for at least another two years.
It comes after recommended changes to the design inflated the project out to $271,000 — more than double what was originally budgeted.
The Waimakariri District Council has now agreed to defer the project until the 2023-24 financial year, so the upgrades could be funded appropriately within the council's long term plan.
Development of the walkway through the reserve was approved at the Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board meeting in November, due to its poor condition.
Major design changes include an extension of the reserve into a street adjacent to the site, reduced kerb heights, new terraces and lighting treatments.
Kaiapoi RSA president Neill Price has been involved in discussions with community leaders as project plans advanced and said he understood council's position.
"We're disappointed but we fully understand the situation and appreciate what the council have done for us over the years," he said.
"We're not expecting any big changes on the reserve this year."
He said the RSA was pragmatic and conscious of the need to "keep rates down".
"We have to accept what the situation is."
Price hoped some features could be completed sooner, including the install of an additional flagpole at the eastern end of the reserve.
The matter was hotly debated at the last council meeting after councillor Kirstyn Barnett criticised how the plans had transpired, amid tough economic times.
"When do we say enough is enough ... we've poured millions of dollars in to the Kaiapoi area.
"I'm really concerned about us adding costs by deferring projects, doubling the scope and doubling the budget.
"The intention is great but the process is wrong."
Deputy mayor Neville Atkinson fiercely refuted these sentiments and defended the economic contributions into the town.
"It's had millions of dollars spent on it because there was a little thing called an earthquake.
"This council decided to rebuild it back better of which it has done.
"It hasn't got anything excessively over-the-top outside of that."
Council greenspace manager Grant MacLeod said cost increases due to inflation was a possible factor.
Local democracy reporting: Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air
Arthur will be at the WELCOME MARKET at the Rangiora show grounds today from 3 to 7 pm with his Raupo Seedhead Garden Sculptures, Bird Feeders, Fairy House Fronts and plants.
Devastated Pines Beach residents say they’re still waiting on an apology for the destruction of their beloved ‘Fairy Forest.’
The reason the fairy forest, also known to locals as ‘The Shack,’ in North Canterbury was destroyed by a council contractor remains unclear.
A meeting has been … View moreDevastated Pines Beach residents say they’re still waiting on an apology for the destruction of their beloved ‘Fairy Forest.’
The reason the fairy forest, also known to locals as ‘The Shack,’ in North Canterbury was destroyed by a council contractor remains unclear.
A meeting has been scheduled between the Waimakariri District Council and its logging contractor, which has been pinpointed as the culprit.
A council spokesperson said the remediation of the site around the fairy forest continues after the forestry harvest, with remaining debris being cleared from the site by contractors.
“Once this is complete we will be able to visit the site with the Te Kohaka o Tuhaitara Trust and develop a way forward with input from the community,” the spokesperson said.
On Tuesday, Pines Beach resident Jacinta Sutherland said she had yet to receive a response from council to an email she sent on March 15 asking why the forest was destroyed and what would be done to reinstate it.
“Even an update or a phone call would have been well received. I really hope an apology is also on the cards for what has happened to something that was so special to the locals for such a long time."
North Cantabrian Steve Baker has been a “big brother” to Aldrine for three years.
The pair play pool and golf together, they go to the beach, they make pancakes and go fishing.
He helped Aldrine make a raised garden bed for Aldrine’s mother, who uses a wheelchair.
Baker, who runs a small … View moreNorth Cantabrian Steve Baker has been a “big brother” to Aldrine for three years.
The pair play pool and golf together, they go to the beach, they make pancakes and go fishing.
He helped Aldrine make a raised garden bed for Aldrine’s mother, who uses a wheelchair.
Baker, who runs a small construction company, enjoyed helping him do what he wouldn’t normally.
North Cantabrians are being urged to get behind its first online campaign to raise funds for the region’s Big Brothers Big Sisters group.
With fundraising events postponed or cancelled due to the pandemic, the organisation said it had been unable to raise the money needed to run its youth mentoring programme.
It launched a Givealittle online fundraiser on April 1 and aims to raise $15,000 in 15 days (by April 15). As of 1.30pm on April 11, 55 donors had raised $9630 between them.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury matches adult mentors with tamariki who need extra support across Waimakariri and Hurunui. They recruit, train and support their volunteers.
Mentors spend an hour, once a week with the children sharing hobbies and interests.
Programme manager Ellie Le Gros said for some children in the programme, the weekly interaction with their mentor was the only time they spent outside their home or school, or had the undivided attention of an adult.
“You only need to give a little, to change a life,” she said.
Baker said: “A lot of them just want a friend.”
Several local schools were joining in the online appeal and raising money through mufti days and some North Canterbury businesses were acting as match funders.
Le Gros said local businesses that had given support included the owners of Rangiora Pak 'n Save, which donated $3000 and The Sugar Room in Kaiapoi.
The schools included St Patrick’s in Kaiapoi, Omihi, Southbrook and Loburn. They were doing mufti days with the theme of come as your mentor or someone you look up to, she said.
For the last eight years the group had a fundraiser breakfast, but with that normally attracting 250 attendees they could not hold it due to Covid restrictions.
It was a struggle, she said, so they were trying something new with the online appeal.
Cancer survivor Jake Bailey is the face of the fundraising appeal.
“Having someone to rely on when things are difficult, someone to listen to you without judgment and someone you know chooses to spend time with you can make all the difference while growing up”, he said.
One can donate to the appeal here: givealittle.co.nz...
OPENING NIGHT - CLARKVILLE TABLE TENNIS CLUB
Tuesday 19th April 7pm
Clarkville Hall
11 Heywards Road
Clarkville
Everybody welcome. Come and try a fun sport with your family. Beginners welcome.
… View moreOPENING NIGHT - CLARKVILLE TABLE TENNIS CLUB
Tuesday 19th April 7pm
Clarkville Hall
11 Heywards Road
Clarkville
Everybody welcome. Come and try a fun sport with your family. Beginners welcome.
For more information ring
Gerard 03 312 6966
Glenda 021 440 024
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