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Dianthus ... commonly known as "Pinks". Evergreen perennial with bi-colour flowers- pink with purple centre. Grey green stems and foliage similar to carnations. Drought resistant, best in full sun. 11cm pots. Price per plant. Pick up Rangiora, cash only. See my other listings or find … View moreDianthus ... commonly known as "Pinks". Evergreen perennial with bi-colour flowers- pink with purple centre. Grey green stems and foliage similar to carnations. Drought resistant, best in full sun. 11cm pots. Price per plant. Pick up Rangiora, cash only. See my other listings or find "Willoughbridge" on FB.
NZ native tussock, green/gold, approx 1.5m x 1m. Very hardy. Great in damp areas. 11cm pots, 10 available at listing time. See my other plants available. Many are small grade at small prices. See Willoughbridge on FB for more listings. Pick up Rangiora, cash only.
Lovely small NZ native grass with arching silvery green foliage. Hardy, grows in most conditions. Height approx. 30cm. Clump forming. Great for borders and rock gardens.
11cm pots. Pick up Rangiora, cash only. See my other listings.
11cm pots. Lovely mounding plant, great for edging, in rock gardens, or perennial borders. Loved by cats and butterflies. Pick up Rangiora, cash only. See my other listings for more beauties.
Lovely as individual plant or makes a lovely border. 11cm pots. 10 available at time of listing.
Pick up is Rangiora. Cash only.
Pink also available. See my other listings for more perennials and cottage garden plants.
Lovely as an individual plant or makes an impressive border/edging.
11cm pots. Price per plant.10 available at time of listing.
Pick up Rangiora by arrangement.
See my other listings for more perennials and cottage garden plants.
A shopping bag of surplus (small to large) succulents.
Pick up in Rangiora.
Flowering succulents in tyre I’m keeping!
Pic of paper bag with succulents is free to the first caller!
Take on the terracotta trend and sculpt a unique floral feature painted in Resene FX Paint Effects Medium, Resene Sakura and Resene Apple Blossom. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri’s deputy mayor has called on the Canterbury regional council to stop ‘‘side-stepping’’ issues with the Kaiapoi River.
Neville Atkinson has called on Environment Canterbury (ECan) to step up and investigate the causes of pollution … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Waimakariri’s deputy mayor has called on the Canterbury regional council to stop ‘‘side-stepping’’ issues with the Kaiapoi River.
Neville Atkinson has called on Environment Canterbury (ECan) to step up and investigate the causes of pollution levels in the Kaiapoi and Ruataniwha Cam rivers.
Atkinson was addressing community concerns at a Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board meeting on Monday evening.
Local residents formed a new catchment group last month, following concerns about the degradation on their local rivers, which they blamed on the use of herbicides.
ECan has acknowledged issues with macrophyte (weedbed) dieback and freshwater mussel (kākāhi) deaths, but said it was primarily due to saltwater incursions and also heavy frosts.
But Atkinson rejected ECan’s explanation.
‘‘As is evident, this has been going on for years. It is very evident there is a problem and whether it is a natural problem or a man-made problem, I don’t know. But I want to know what it is.
‘‘We owe it to our community to help ECan to come up with some answers, but ECan needs to stop side-stepping.’’
Atkinson said residents may not like the outcome, but it was important to get some answers.
Councillor Philip Redmond said the issue was complex.
‘‘If there was a simple fix, it would have been fixed a long time ago. It is going to be a long process.’’
Waimakariri District Council water environment adviser Sophie Allen said saltwater could come from other sources, but it was most likely from the sea.
Community members raised similar concerns following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.
A 2018 report by ECan principal scientist Adrian Meredith (pictured) concluded there were multiple causes, but found ‘‘increasing episodes of saline water intrusion flowing into the lower Kaiapoi River’’.
The river was historically the north branch of the Waimakariri River and environmental changes following the earthquakes both contributed to the high levels of saltwater intrusion.
Drought conditions and changing farming practices were also factors, the 2018 report found.
The community board asked council staff to work assist ECan to investigate the causes of saltwater incursions, including tides, river flows and salinity data and to monitor water quality and aquatic ecology trends.
Kaiapoi is known as the river town, with the river being a popular spot for boaties and whitebaiters.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
Revamp an old trolley for drinks with a twist with Resene Enamacryl. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Four-wheel-drive enthusiasts and environmentalists will need to work together to protect birds nesting along the Ashley River after a vehicle ban was rejected by the Waimakariri District Council.
The Department of Conservation last month called for the … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Four-wheel-drive enthusiasts and environmentalists will need to work together to protect birds nesting along the Ashley River after a vehicle ban was rejected by the Waimakariri District Council.
The Department of Conservation last month called for the council to consider a vehicle ban on the upper Ashley River in Canterbury during nesting season, between October 31 and January 31.
Council staff considered the request, but found a ban would be unworkable.
Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon has reached out to 4WD clubs, police, the Department of Conservation (DOC), Environment Canterbury (ECan), Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga and the Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare Group in a show of unity.
‘‘What was clear from our meeting was that all groups want the best for the environment, and care about the Ashley Rakahuri River," Gordon said.
‘‘Bringing people together is the first step in solving this issue.’’
Ngāi Tūāhuriri upoko Dr Te Maire Tau said all river users need to respect the environment and avoid damaging waterways and the land.
‘‘The Ashley is home to endangered birds, and they need to be looked after.
Working together to ensure their protection and that of the wider river environment is important, he said
DOC operations manager Leeann Ellis said braided rivers are a globally rare ecosystem, home to species that have adapted to live in the environment.
But she acknowledged the Ashley River is an important recreation area.
ECan councillor Grant Edge said the majority of people are careful and considerate of wildlife.
‘‘We want those that use this area to value it, and education and information is a great start.’’
Canterbury police rural area commander Inspector Peter Cooper said collaboration is the best approach.
‘‘It is always preferable to enforcement. We welcome this approach and look forward to future discussions.’’
Bruce Stuart, from the Combined 4WD Clubs, said members are aware of the birds now nesting in the Upper Ashley and are happy to work together to protect them.
Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare Group operations manager Grant Davey said the upper Ashley River is narrow and there are few places for birds to nest.
‘‘It is completely inappropriate for any vehicle to be driven through them, but there are other important factors for the birds that also need addressing.’’
Rangiora-Ashley Community Board chairperson Jim Gerard said it was important to get a balance between protecting the nesting birds and keeping the river open for access to locals.
The groups will meet again in December to continue discussions.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Rural Waimakariri residents concerned about water in private wells should get it tested by a registered laboratory, the local council says.
The Waimakariri District Council issued the advice after Greenpeace raised alarm following drinking water testing… View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Rural Waimakariri residents concerned about water in private wells should get it tested by a registered laboratory, the local council says.
The Waimakariri District Council issued the advice after Greenpeace raised alarm following drinking water testing in Oxford last weekend.
Greenpeace freshwater spokesperson Will Appelbe warned of a looming public health crisis in rural Canterbury due to nitrate levels in drinking water.
‘‘Nitrate contamination is a result of diffuse pollution from the intensive dairy industry.
‘‘Put simply, there are too many cows in Canterbury, and nitrate from the oversized dairy herd is making its way into people’s drinking water.’’
But a Waimakariri District Council spokesperson urged caution.
‘‘Our advice to residents would be that if people are concerned about the water in their private wells, we suggest they get this tested by a registered laboratory so they have all factual information, as some of the last testing done by Greenpeace turned out to be inaccurate.’’
The council’s own drinking water supplies are tested monthly for nitrates in accordance with the Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules, the spokesperson said.
‘‘The results across all council water supplies are all less than 50 percent of the maximum allowable value under the drinking water standards, this means they are all less than 5.65 mg/L.’’
Water services regulator Taumata Arowai has set the maximum allowable value for nitrate-nitrogen in drinking water at 11.3mg/L, in line with World Health Organisation guidelines.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
2 x VYNCO Bathroom heaters. Brand new. Still wrapped ready to install in bathroom or other room requiring immediate heat. Not required as decided to install ceiling units. $150 each ono. Pick up Kaiapoi
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