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By DAVID HILL, Local Democracy Reporter
Christmas demand for food parcels has reached record levels at North Canterbury’s food banks.
Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon said he was impressed with the efforts of local not-for-profit organisations to support families struggling with the rising cost… View moreBy DAVID HILL, Local Democracy Reporter
Christmas demand for food parcels has reached record levels at North Canterbury’s food banks.
Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon said he was impressed with the efforts of local not-for-profit organisations to support families struggling with the rising cost of living during the festive season.
‘‘I have many people who come into my office who don’t want to ask for help, but are in real need and these organisations are so supportive.
‘‘We have a very caring community which is very generous in its donations to organisations like Hope Community Trust and the Salvation Army which allows them to do the work they do.’’
Community Wellbeing North Canterbury’s Kaiapoi food bank gave out 60 percent more food parcels than during Christmas 2021.
The service even saw families referred to it by the Christchurch City Mission, as it struggled to meet demand.
‘‘Many people coming to our Kaiapoi Community Support service for assistance have never needed support before,’’ co-ordinator Gabi Barlow said.
Alongside the regular food parcels, a Christmas Giving Programme is run to ensure struggling families have presents to put under the tree.
‘‘Thanks to the kindness and generosity of our community, we gave out 2401 presents to families in need,’’ she said.
‘‘We could not have met the huge demand without the incredible support of our community.’’
Kaiapoi Community Support reopened on January 9 and demand for food parcels continues to be high.
A record haul from last month’s Toot for Tucker food drive, helped the food bank get through the Christmas period.
But Community Wellbeing North Canterbury was facing the same cost of living pressures, so more cash and food donations were needed, Barlow said.
Rangiora’s Hope Community Trust is coming up with innovative ways to support families struggling to buy enough food, manager Tracy Pirie said.
The trust launched a new initiative, ‘‘Top Ups’’, last week as a less intrusive way to help families in need.
‘‘Food is becoming a huge issue for a lot of families who have never needed help before,’’ Pirie said.
‘‘We set up a new Facebook page last week for ‘‘Top Ups’’ and I had two people come in last week in tears because they had no food in the house.
‘‘We’ve got to be creative in our messaging because otherwise these people won’t seek help until they’re really hurting.’’
It follows the ‘‘Operation Christmas Dinner’’ initiative, where the trust provided 40 local families with a Christmas dinner food parcel.
The trust was busy in the lead up to Christmas and opened for two days between Christmas and New Year to meet the demand.
Pirie said one person had walked 10km to get a food parcel before New Year.
Gordon lended a hand with the distribution of Operation Christmas Dinner and helped serve Christmas Day lunch run by Kaiapoi’s Reflections Community Trust.
‘‘My thanks to all those organisations which offer support to those who need it.’’
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By DAVID HILL, Local Democracy Reporter
More notice should have been given before closing Oxford Rd, near Rangiora, for roadworks this week, says Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon.
Gordon says, given it is a busy road, the council could have done better.
Commuters and local business owners have… View moreBy DAVID HILL, Local Democracy Reporter
More notice should have been given before closing Oxford Rd, near Rangiora, for roadworks this week, says Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon.
Gordon says, given it is a busy road, the council could have done better.
Commuters and local business owners have vented their frustrations at the lack of notice.
Fernside business owners said they were not consulted on how the road closure, which could be for up two months, would impact on their businesses.
They say the lack of advanced notice left them having to quickly rethink how to operate.
One business owner was understood to be negotiating with the council to temporarily relocate his business late last week.
Commuters took to social media last week to vent their frustrations, after road closure signs appeared.
Fernside Fresh Milk owner Peter Hansen said he only found out the day before he closed for Christmas.
‘‘There was no consultation about how this would impact our businesses.
‘‘This is certainly going to effect us. We’ve only been going a short time, but we’re starting to gain some momentum.’’
A 1km stretch of Oxford Rd at Fernside, between Swannanoa and Lilly Roads, has been closed to allow for the overlay of the pavement.
The project is being led by the Waimakariri District Council’s road maintenance contractor, Corde, and work is expected to take six to eight weeks.
Information about the road closure only appeared on the council’s website and Facebook page on Friday, last week, after enquiries were made.
Hansen says he had contacted Corde to discuss how it would impact his business.
‘‘The guy from Corde said in Christchurch they put signs up to say you can access businesses, but they don’t do that out here.’’
Fernside Fresh Milk is still operating and Corde has said customers can still access the Oxford Rd entrance, from the Boundary Road end, Hansen says.
Gordon says the council’s standard notification practice was onsite signage, a letterbox drop to affected properties and updates on the council’s website and Facebook page.
But he said this could have been done earlier, and he has raised the matter with acting chief executive Jeff Millward.
Council roading and transport manager Joanne McBride said the existing pavement will be overlaid ‘‘to address failed areas’’.
A detour is in place via Swannanoa Rd and Boundary Rd.
Large trucks are being diverted to Tram Rd.
‘‘The closure will allow the contractor to carry out the works safely and more efficiently,’’ McBride said.
‘‘Options such as temporary traffic signals or stop / go operations have been considered, but it would result in longer travel delay times for drivers.
‘‘We understand this work will be disruptive, however it is important the repairs are undertaken.’’
Road resealing work on Townsend Rd also got under way on Monday between Johns Rd and Fernside Rd.
This will be completed under stop / go traffic management.
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Many high schools report that vaping is a growing issue despite the 18+ legal smoking age and this has been associated with the proximity of schools to vaping retailers.
Recent amendments have been made to The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Act to limit nicotine in … View moreMany high schools report that vaping is a growing issue despite the 18+ legal smoking age and this has been associated with the proximity of schools to vaping retailers.
Recent amendments have been made to The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Act to limit nicotine in products and cease supply to those born in/after 2009. Less retailers are to be approved and product packaging made less appealing.
Until March 15, public submissions will accepted regarding these changes, especially around the location and quantity of retail stores as well as the appeal and addictiveness of smoked tobacco products.
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Following the 4th October recall of all Pam's berries due to the risk of Hepatitis A, an error has been made and affected product was released again for sale to the public on the 15th of January.
If you have bought Pam's berries over the weekend or have Pam's berries in your … View moreFollowing the 4th October recall of all Pam's berries due to the risk of Hepatitis A, an error has been made and affected product was released again for sale to the public on the 15th of January.
If you have bought Pam's berries over the weekend or have Pam's berries in your freezer, we urge you to check the use by date and return the product if affected.
The affected product has a use by date stating 14/08/2024 and include:
Pams brand Mixed Berries 500g
Pams brand Two Berry Mix 1kg
Pams brand Two Berry Mix 750g
Pams brand Smoothie Berry Mix 500g
Pams brand Raspberries 500g
Pams brand Raspberries 350g
The products are sold at Trents Wholesale and Raeward Fresh stores throughout the South Island and in Pak’n Save, New World and Four Square stores throughout New Zealand.
If you have consumed these products with the stated use by date and feel unwell, seek medical help immediately. If you have any questions about the products you have bought you can contact Foodstuffs Ltd on 0800 245 114.
I have around 5 litres of interior acrylic paint half sisal colour semigloss. Was wondering if someone might like to swap for same amount in fence paint, karaka green,or dark color. also around same amount of alabaster ceiling paint.
Good Ryegrass Brown Top, Clover Mix - Meadow Hay. Clean fresh crop. Turned yesterday Saturday 14th, Baling this afternoon - Sunday 15th January 2023.
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Hoping to move from the paddock as no helpers are available to move to … View moreGood Ryegrass Brown Top, Clover Mix - Meadow Hay. Clean fresh crop. Turned yesterday Saturday 14th, Baling this afternoon - Sunday 15th January 2023.
Pickup Loburn - Barkers Road Corner. Phone or text Ellie 027 4811 060
Hoping to move from the paddock as no helpers are available to move to the barn.
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Find out how to create your own.
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Choose a Resene CoolColour finish that will help reflect more heat and keep your place cooler.
Available in a wide range of colours and products from your … View moreDid you know you can enjoy a cooler finish with Resene CoolColour Planning to use a dark coloured paint or wood stain on your home?
Choose a Resene CoolColour finish that will help reflect more heat and keep your place cooler.
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Mountain Meadows Living Choices pop-up food bank will be OPEN tomorrow Wednesday 11 Jan 2023. It will be held at its normal place in Dudley Park Rangiora 2:30pm till 3:00pm.
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Woodend pop-up will not be starting up until Feb 2023. If you live in Woodend and need help, fill out the … View moreMountain Meadows Living Choices pop-up food bank will be OPEN tomorrow Wednesday 11 Jan 2023. It will be held at its normal place in Dudley Park Rangiora 2:30pm till 3:00pm.
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Woodend pop-up will not be starting up until Feb 2023. If you live in Woodend and need help, fill out the online form below or come to Dudley Park, Rangiora.
If you need more help, request an Emergency Food Parcel by registering online at www.livingchoices.nz...
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