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An Oxford forest park has been named New Zealand’s second International Dark Sky Park in what’s being welcomed as a boon to the economy and the environment.
Supporters hope the 130 km2 public conservation area - which has no light fixtures and no power - will be just the start, with a Dark … View moreAn Oxford forest park has been named New Zealand’s second International Dark Sky Park in what’s being welcomed as a boon to the economy and the environment.
Supporters hope the 130 km2 public conservation area - which has no light fixtures and no power - will be just the start, with a Dark Sky Reserve eventually encompassing ten times that area. A dark sky area is a protected area that combats light pollution by restricting artificial light, like LED street lights.
Read the full story by reporter Keiller MacDuff here (subscription required). Photo by Raul Elias-Drago.
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Five North Canterbury schools will begin the year with new principals.
Former principal and Rangiora High School board of trustees presiding member Simon Green said it was a normal level of turnover for the region.
‘‘It is certainly in line with … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Five North Canterbury schools will begin the year with new principals.
Former principal and Rangiora High School board of trustees presiding member Simon Green said it was a normal level of turnover for the region.
‘‘It is certainly in line with the last four to five years.’’
Last year there were about 15 school principals across the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts announcing their retirement or starting new roles over the previous 12 months.
Green said it showed principals were thinking more about their work/life balance.
‘‘Traditionally in North Canterbury people stayed in a job a long term, but those days are gone and people are more willing to move and take on new roles.’’
Amy O’Kane is the new principal at Ohoka School, near Kaiapoi, while at View High School, near Oxford, Pax O’Dowd is the new principal.
Kate Hassall has stepped up from deputy principal to the top job at North Loburn School, north of Rangiora, while Rebecca Pugh is new principal at Greta Valley School.
Jo Fissenden (pictured) has been promoted from deputy principal to principal at Kaikōura High School.
At Hurunui College, deputy principal Jane Marsh will be stepping up as acting principle while Stephen Beck takes up a secondment as the Ministry of Education’s area schools adviser.
Principals are employed by a school's elected board of trustees.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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Give an old wooden wardrobe a no-sand Resene paint makeover to add more colour – as well as more storage – to your life.
Get started on your own with these easy instructions.
Good sized plants. Looks like buxus when grown but grows at twice the speed. Tiny oval dark green leaves. Plant in full sun or semi shade. Ideal plant to shape into balls cones etc perfect for planting now $3.50 per plant
Range of squishmallows different sizes and prices. All in excellent condition as used for display only.
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I am looking for anyone who may be able to help with some catering nothing fancy just some nice platters to share some club sandwiches fruit platters etc for about 10 to 12 people for Sat 17 Feb which I could collect in morning or delivery by 1pm that day maybe as a fundraiser for sports … View moreHello,
I am looking for anyone who may be able to help with some catering nothing fancy just some nice platters to share some club sandwiches fruit platters etc for about 10 to 12 people for Sat 17 Feb which I could collect in morning or delivery by 1pm that day maybe as a fundraiser for sports club etc it’s a pretty special event so presentation is key I can provide the plates etc , looking at a few options call 0212095513 or PM me many thanks
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Approx 500 good hay bales (cut last week and made into bales yesterday) for sale. $6.00 each
Buyer to collect from Loburn, Rangiora
Ryman Healthcare is pleased to announce it’s been awarded the Wellbeing Tick, a significant milestone marking the company as the first healthcare organisation in New Zealand and Australia to receive this accreditation.
The Wellbeing Tick is a workplace accreditation programme that recognises … View moreRyman Healthcare is pleased to announce it’s been awarded the Wellbeing Tick, a significant milestone marking the company as the first healthcare organisation in New Zealand and Australia to receive this accreditation.
The Wellbeing Tick is a workplace accreditation programme that recognises organisations that commit to the wellbeing of their people and are ready to make systemic changes to the way they operate.
The programme is based on an award-winning and globally researched framework, aiming to set the standard for workplace wellbeing practices in New Zealand and Australia.
Click to read the full story.
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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri ratepayers are set for a rates hike of nearly 9%.
Planning for population growth, tackling inflation costs and preparing for natural disasters are set to feature in the Waimakariri District Council’s 2024-34 long-term plan (LTP).
… View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri ratepayers are set for a rates hike of nearly 9%.
Planning for population growth, tackling inflation costs and preparing for natural disasters are set to feature in the Waimakariri District Council’s 2024-34 long-term plan (LTP).
Council staff proposed a rates rise of 8.94% at the opening session of LTP deliberations on Tuesday morning (January 30).
The impact of high interest rates meant several large projects including a hydrotherapy pool for the Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre and proposed cycle way projects were deferred to reduce the impact on ratepayers.
Finance and business support general manager Nicole Robinson said the district’s population was expected to grow from 70,000 to 82,075 by 2034, requiring about 4950 new houses, based on Stats NZ’s high growth scenario.
‘‘That equates to 495 houses a year and we are already trending towards 700 consents for new houses this year.’’
To support growth, major projects in the LTP included the proposed Rangiora Eastern Link Rd, an extension of the Rangiora Library and Civic Centre and completion of the Southbrook Sports Club facility and Mainpower Oval developments.
She said staff identified 21 potential risks over the next 10 years, including natural disasters, climate change, inflation and changes from central Government.
The council planned to establish a permanent infrastructure recovery team this year to manage the growing number of adverse events the district was facing.
While inflation peaked at 7.3% in 2022, it was expected to drop to about 2.2% next year, allowing staff to predict rates rises will drop below 5% from next year.
But Robinson urged caution in an uncertain economic environment.
‘‘If we were to see a high inflationary environment continue it would have a huge impact on our expenditure.’’
The proposed Kaiapoi to Woodend, Rangiora (Southbrook) and Woodend to Pegasus cycle ways were due to be funded as part of the previous Government’s Transport Choices funding.
However, the fund has been canned by the new Government.
Chief executive Jeff Millward said there was cause for optimism.
Credit rating agency Standard and Poor's has confirmed the council’s AA long-term and A-1+ short-term credit rating with a stable outlook.
An A-1 credit rating with the additional plus (+) sign means the council’s ability to meet its commitments is ‘‘extremely strong’’, according to the Standard and Poor’s website.
The council was still paying off its earthquake recovery loan from the 2010 and 2011 quakes, but Millward said the council was in a strong position.
‘‘We have enough head room for not one, but two major adverse events.’’
The council’s deliberations were scheduled to finish on Thursday, with councillors meeting again on February 27 to adopt the draft LTP for consultation.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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