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With spring in the air, the price of veggies on the rise and Christmas around the corner there has never been a better time to get gardening!
You don’t need to spend big to get involved, and The Warehouse has plenty of options for anyone – from the avid green thumbs to the gardening novices.… View moreWith spring in the air, the price of veggies on the rise and Christmas around the corner there has never been a better time to get gardening!
You don’t need to spend big to get involved, and The Warehouse has plenty of options for anyone – from the avid green thumbs to the gardening novices. You could grow a few veggies, fruit trees or even some windowsill herbs – all are a small step to living more sustainably, while saving a little money! Check out 7 ways to garden greener with The Warehouse.
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.’’
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These amazing community gardeners are finalists for our 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about their great work (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!
Wendy Zhou is one of the finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!
Major disruptions will occur to Greater Christchurch bus services on Thursday 27 October.
From 9am to 3pm there will be changes to the bus schedule for both bus operators as Amalgamated Workers Union NZ (AWUNZ) will be holding a stop-work meeting. Most services will not be operating from … View moreMajor disruptions will occur to Greater Christchurch bus services on Thursday 27 October.
From 9am to 3pm there will be changes to the bus schedule for both bus operators as Amalgamated Workers Union NZ (AWUNZ) will be holding a stop-work meeting. Most services will not be operating from 11am-1pm that day.
What you need to know:
- Services are likely to be impacted from 9am as buses start to come off route and some trips may end at the bus interchange
- All services are expected to be operating as normal by 3pm including the regular school services.
Environment Canterbury apologises for the inconvenience and recommends to plan ahead if travelling via public transport on this day. Public transport users are encouraged to check Metro Go for the latest updates.
She is one of the five finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!
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