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From local democracy reporter David Hill:
Rangiora’s newest and largest housing development expects to have its first residents moving in by Christmas 2023.
While site development is under way, Mike Greer Homes North Canterbury director Mike Flutey says work to build the new homes in the … View moreFrom local democracy reporter David Hill:
Rangiora’s newest and largest housing development expects to have its first residents moving in by Christmas 2023.
While site development is under way, Mike Greer Homes North Canterbury director Mike Flutey says work to build the new homes in the Bellgrove sub-division will get under way by the middle of next year.
Sections in stage one were already on the market, with 60 percent of the nearly 200 sections already sold.
A wide range of house and land packages will be offered from two-storey town houses to high density and medium density housing and large sections.
‘‘We will have options for first home buyers and downsizers and some big family homes. We should be able to provide options under $600,000. I think all our price increases have probably settled,’’ Flutey said.
Within stage one there was provision for a community shopping and commercial centre and a pre-school, which would be surrounded by the higher density sections.
Recreation reserves have been allocated in the later stages, along with walkways and cycle ways.
The entire development was 100 hectares, with up to 1300 sections.
Standalone sections ranged from 330 square metres, with some large sections expected to be more than 1100 square metres.
Higher density sections, including duplex and multi-storey units, will be from around 200 square metres.
The $595,000 to $600,000 price tag will buy a 200 square metre section with a two-bedroom, one bathroom house and garage, Flutey said.
Three-bedroom houses with a double garage will sell from $650,000.
Large three to four bedroom family homes will sell for around $850,000 with ‘‘views out to Mt Grey’’, Flutey said.
The smaller sections will have an entrance way and ‘‘a bit of hard landscaping’’, with raised garden beds for the larger sections.
The subdivision received a $5.7 million grant last month for transport and three waters projects from Kainga Ora’s Infrastructure Acceleration Fund to kick-start development.
The funding was subject to providing affordable housing under the $750,000 price cap for new homes in the Greater Christchurch area.
Flutey anticipated 40% of house and land packages would be under $750,000, in line with the funding application.
Bellgrove Rangiora project manager and director Paul McGowan and Flutey were joined by Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon and councillors, and MP Matt Doocey on Thursday to officially break ground.
‘‘This is a significant milestone,’’ McGowan said.
‘‘We are pretty happy to be finally under way after two-and-a-half years of planning.’’
Gordon noted the Bellgrove homestead, which will take centre stage in the new development, was once the home of Waimakariri’s first mayor Trevor Inch.
‘‘This is exactly what our town needs because we are running out of sections and it is great to be on a property which was once the home of a former mayor.’’
■ According to Westpac’s online mortgage calculator, a couple with a combined income of $95,000, no children and no debts may be able to buy a $600,000 home on a 30 year mortgage with a $120,000 (or 20%) deposit.
Fortnightly repayments would be around $1522, based on Westpac’s residential base rate of 7.35% per annum.
With two children the combined income would need to increase to at least $105,000.
According to Statistics New Zealand, the median individual income in the year to June 30, 2022, was $1189 per week or $62,000 a year (or $1320 a week for men and $1055 a week for women).
■ Public interest journalism funded through New Zealand on Air.
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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council is seeking further feedback on the proposed Waimakariri District Plan.
Council staff have notified a summary of submissions to the proposed District Plan, which was first notified in September last year.
The summary … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
The Waimakariri District Council is seeking further feedback on the proposed Waimakariri District Plan.
Council staff have notified a summary of submissions to the proposed District Plan, which was first notified in September last year.
The summary of submissions includes variations notified in August in response to new medium density housing standards applying to the Greater Christchurch area.
This followed the passing of the Resource Management (Enabling Housing Supply and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021 in December.
This directed the council to adopt medium density housing standards for the district’s main urban areas.
The new standards allowed for up to three homes and buildings of up to three storeys to be built on some sites without a resource consent, provided certain conditions were met.
Conditions included maximum heights, setbacks from boundaries, no more more than 50% of land covered by buildings and at least 20% of the section must be landscaped with trees, grass or garden beds. Building consents would still be required.
The legislation allowed councils to identify areas deemed inappropriate for medium density housing and the submissions process was an opportunity for residents to help council staff to identify those areas. Qualifying reasons included natural hazards, lack of infrastructure and character.
The proposed District Plan, notified last year, also introduced a rural lifestyle zone in the east of the district with a four hectare minimum section and a general rural zone in the west with a 20-hectare minimum.
This was in a bid to protect the district's rural character.
The new submission process is an opportunity to comment on the submissions which have been received, but not a call for new submission points, council staff said.
The summary of submissions can be viewed on the council’s website, waimakariri.govt.nz/districtplanreview, or by visiting a council library or service centre. Submissions close at 5pm on Monday, November 21.
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Hey Neighbours, did you know that Arthritis affects more than 700,000 New Zealanders and is a leading cause of disability?
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Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop… View moreHey Neighbours, did you know that Arthritis affects more than 700,000 New Zealanders and is a leading cause of disability?
This month you could help Arthritis New Zealand by purchasing a testpot of your favourite orange.
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From local democracy reporter David Hill:
Addressing government reform and housing are priorities for the Waimakariri council over the next three years.
Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon has created two new portfolios in government reform and housing, as the district faces a challenging three … View moreFrom local democracy reporter David Hill:
Addressing government reform and housing are priorities for the Waimakariri council over the next three years.
Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon has created two new portfolios in government reform and housing, as the district faces a challenging three years.
Gordon will take the lead in tackling government reform, while Deputy Mayor Neville Atkinson has taken on the housing portfolio.
The appointments were confirmed at the Waimakariri District Council’s first ordinary meeting on Tuesday, November 8.
With various reforms coming the council’s way, including Three Waters, the future of local government and the Resource Management Act,
Gordon says it is important the district has a strong voice.
Housing is becoming a significant issue in the district, with a growing population, rising prices, a low rental stock and a lack of affordable housing.
Gordon also announced appointments to various committees, with each councillor allocated portfolios and set to take a turn chairing a council committee over the next three years.
‘‘We have been running a portfolio system for a number of years,’’ he says.
‘‘When I first come on to the council there was effectively an A and B team, but I think this is a much fairer system and I note other councils, including Christchurch, are looking at it.’’
The appointment of former mayor David Ayers as the Waimakariri and Hurunui representative to the Canterbury Museum Trust Board was
also confirmed.
Ayers is the board chairperson and has an important role to play in the museum’s ongoing redevelopment, Gordon says.
Councillor remuneration for the coming year was also confirmed.
Mayor Gordon’s salary is $146,838, while there is a remuneration pool of $555,247 for the 10 councillors.
Deputy mayor Atkinson’s salary is $69,373 and the nine councillors will each receive $53,986.
■ Waimakariri District Council committees:
Hearings Committee: Cr Neville Atkinson, Cr Al Blackie, Cr Robbie Brine, Cr Brent Cairns, Cr Tim Fulton, Cr Jason Goldsworthy, Cr Niki
Mealings, Cr Philip Redmond, Cr Joan Ward and Cr Paul Williams.
Chief Executive Review Committee: Mayor Dan Gordon, Cr Atkinson, Cr Redmond and Cr Ward.
Mahi Tahi Joint Development Committee: Mr Gordon, Cr Atkinson and Cr Mealings.
Audit and Risk Committee: Cr Atkinson, Cr Fulton, Cr Goldsworthy, Cr Ward and Cr Williams.
Community and Recreation Committee: Cr Blackie, Cr Brine, Cr Cairns, Cr Mealings and Cr Redmond.
District Planning and Regulation Committee: Cr Atkinson, Cr Blackie, Cr Cairns, Cr Fulton and Cr Goldsworthy.
Utilities and Roading Committee: Cr Brine, Cr Mealings, Cr Redmond, Cr Ward and Cr Williams.
Appointments:
Greater Christchurch Partnership: Mr Gordon, Cr Atkinson and Cr Mealings.
Canterbury Museum Trust Board: David Ayers.
District Licencing Committee: Commissioners Cr Atkinson (Chair), Jim Gerard (Deputy Chair), Wendy Doody, Cr Redmond and Cr Williams until review in mid-2024
Mayor Gordon - Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group (CDEM Group), Greater Christchurch Public Transport Joint Committee, Canterbury Regional Land Transport Committee, Enterprise North Canterbury Trust Board.
Cr Blackie - Te Kohaka o Tuhaitara Trust.
Cr Brine - Canterbury Waste Joint Committee, Canterbury Regional Landfill Joint Committee.
Cr Fulton - Waimakariri Water Zone Committee.
Portfolios:
Mayor Gordon - Iwi Relationships, Government Reform, Greater Christchurch Partnership, Transport.
Cr Atkinson - Property and Housing, International Relationships.
Cr Blackie - Arts and Culture, Greenspace (Parks, Reserves and Sports Grounds).
Cr Brine - Solid Waste, Community Facilities (including Aquatic Centres, Multi-use Sports Stadium, Libraries/Service Centres, Town Halls
and Museums).
Cr Cairns - Community Development and Wellbeing, Business, Promotion and Town Centres.
Cr Fulton - District Planning.
Cr Goldsworthy - Civil Defence and Regulation.
Cr Mealings - Climate Change and Sustainability.
Cr Redmond - Roading.
Cr Ward - Audit, Risk, Annual/Long Term Plans, Communications and Customer Service.
Cr Williams - Drainage and Stockwater and Three Waters (Drinking Water, Sewer and Stormwater).
■ Public interest journalism is funded by New Zealand on Air.
130 residents have been evacuated overnight from Woodend Beach Holiday Park due to a large bush fire in the area.
The fire started at Pegasus Beach on Wednesday 2 November and due to the high winds it swiftly headed south towards Christchurch.
The Woodend Holiday Park is currently in the direct… View more130 residents have been evacuated overnight from Woodend Beach Holiday Park due to a large bush fire in the area.
The fire started at Pegasus Beach on Wednesday 2 November and due to the high winds it swiftly headed south towards Christchurch.
The Woodend Holiday Park is currently in the direct path of the fire and therefore residents were evacuated. As of this morning, 200 hectares of land has now been damaged in the blaze.
Twelve trucks and 50 firefighters remain on the scene and were doing everything they could overnight to slow the fire’s progress, including using heavy machinery to create firebreaks. There had been no known loss of homes or other property however the fire is still active as of 9am this morning and the smoke can be detected as far as the Port Hills.
What you need to know:
- The fire is parallel to the beach from Pegasus Beach towards Woodend Beach and public should avoid this area
- Waimakariri Civil Defence and Police are assisting residents and have set up a hub for evacuees at Woodend Community Centre
- There will be an update for residents at the community centre at 10am
Further updates will be in the comments below this post.
I have strawberry plants for sale. $2, $3 and $4 each. Minimum $10 sale.
I also have excellent raspberry plants and a few thornless blackberries ($15-$20 per plant).
I'm happy to give you some planting and growing tips if you need them.
Message here to organise a pickup - Rangiora.… View moreI have strawberry plants for sale. $2, $3 and $4 each. Minimum $10 sale.
I also have excellent raspberry plants and a few thornless blackberries ($15-$20 per plant).
I'm happy to give you some planting and growing tips if you need them.
Message here to organise a pickup - Rangiora. Will exchange mobile numbers before pickup.
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