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The winners of the $100 restaurant vouchers are:
James Nelson of Lyal Bay
Shirleyann Gray of Parklands
Fung Yo of Flat Bush
… View moreThe winners of the $100 restaurant vouchers are:
James Nelson of Lyal Bay
Shirleyann Gray of Parklands
Fung Yo of Flat Bush
Tipene Atama of Hamilton
Winners, you can claim your prize here before the 28th of November. Enjoy!
Flower arrangements made up $5 per bunch or orders can be taken for larger one also
Table centres could also be made
Pick up off Lineside Road
Please text 021 2222 838 to arrange
What do you want to do with your life? Would you like to travel, downsize, have more money and more free time? Do you ever feel like your stuff holds you back, but the thought of decluttering just seems too hard? If so, you’re not alone.
This is the first of a series of articles dedicated to … View moreWhat do you want to do with your life? Would you like to travel, downsize, have more money and more free time? Do you ever feel like your stuff holds you back, but the thought of decluttering just seems too hard? If so, you’re not alone.
This is the first of a series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with decluttering expert Peter Walsh.
When helping people to declutter, Peter never starts by focusing on the stuff itself. Every item in your home has a story, so the first step is to think about what that story is.
Maybe you’re thinking about downsizing as you approach retirement but still have all the artwork and toys and books that belonged to your now adult children, and don’t know what to do with them. Perhaps letting go of that old sports equipment means letting go of a vision you had of yourself that no longer fits who you are. Maybe you’re holding onto heirlooms you have no use for because you want to keep the memory of the person alive.
No matter what your situation is, it’s easier to declutter and downsize if you start by identifying the feelings that underlie your attachment to your stuff before tackling the stuff itself.
Click to read more.
Exciting News! The finalists for the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS in the Power, Broadband and Mobile categories have been revealed! It's a public vote, so have your say on the best retailers. Check them out now.
Your votes have made a difference, and we can't wait to celebrate the best … View moreExciting News! The finalists for the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS in the Power, Broadband and Mobile categories have been revealed! It's a public vote, so have your say on the best retailers. Check them out now.
Your votes have made a difference, and we can't wait to celebrate the best in the industry.
At Triton Hearing, we are dedicated to bringing the joy of better hearing to all New Zealanders. So this year, we’d like to give you the Gift of Better Hearing, to help you reconnect with the world and the people you love.
Simply get in touch to enjoy your gift of a complimentary upgrade … View moreAt Triton Hearing, we are dedicated to bringing the joy of better hearing to all New Zealanders. So this year, we’d like to give you the Gift of Better Hearing, to help you reconnect with the world and the people you love.
Simply get in touch to enjoy your gift of a complimentary upgrade valued at $2,000, to enjoy even better hearing* when you purchase a new pair of hearing devices from Triton Hearing.
Buy asap before the fruit ripens!
This sale is for raspberry and thornless blackberry plants. 1 Blackberry is $30, all other plants $25 each. Each plant is fruiting. All plants are in top-quality soil.
TIP: Keep in pots until all fruit is picked. Then transplant.
All raspberries have been … View moreBuy asap before the fruit ripens!
This sale is for raspberry and thornless blackberry plants. 1 Blackberry is $30, all other plants $25 each. Each plant is fruiting. All plants are in top-quality soil.
TIP: Keep in pots until all fruit is picked. Then transplant.
All raspberries have been transplanted from existing Clutha, Heritage and Lewis varieties. They produce awesome raspberries. The thornless blackberries are Black Satin.
I have 6 Raspberry plants and 3 Thornless Blackberry plants
Bulk Deal:
Spend $100 and I’ll include an extra 2 small plants.
Pick up in Rangiora. However, for a $100 purchase, I'm happy to deliver within 30min of Rangiora for an extra $10.
Need to exchange mobile numbers before pickup.
Concerned about root spread when growing raspberries and blackberries?
If you are concerned re how to grow raspberries and keep them contained - fear not! It's not difficult to achieve. I’m happy to explain how to keep them under control and give you a 1-page ‘How To’ guide.
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Vege plants for sale. Please see the full list below. Pick up from Charles Street, Rangiora.
Cabbage Red Express (6 plants punnet) - $2
Cauliflower "All Year Around" (6 plants punnet) - $1
Chilli Cayenne Long Red - $2
Courgette All Green Bush - $3
Courgette Patty Pan - $3
… View moreVege plants for sale. Please see the full list below. Pick up from Charles Street, Rangiora.
Cabbage Red Express (6 plants punnet) - $2
Cauliflower "All Year Around" (6 plants punnet) - $1
Chilli Cayenne Long Red - $2
Courgette All Green Bush - $3
Courgette Patty Pan - $3
Cucumber Beit Alpha - $2
Cucumber Burpless Hybrid - $2
Kale Tuscan (6 plants punnet) - $1
Pumpkin Buttercup - $3
Pumpkin Butternut - $3
Pumpkin Jarrahdale - $3
Sunflower King Kong - $3
Tomato Moneymaker - $2
Tomato Sweet 100 - $3
Watermelon Sugar Baby - $3
Individual plants are in biodegradable grow bags that can go directly into your soil, minimising the transplant shock.
Protective plastic still on front of drawers. Am selling on behalf of a neighbour.
Contact Katherine 0276367856
Give your bedroom a fresh look with this creative bedhead project and Resene paints. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Replacing the Skew Bridge in west Kaiapoi remains a priority, Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon says.
The council has been lobbying Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency for funding to assist with the estimated $11 million replacement cost.
"I would like … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Replacing the Skew Bridge in west Kaiapoi remains a priority, Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon says.
The council has been lobbying Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency for funding to assist with the estimated $11 million replacement cost.
"I would like to bring it forward, but without the subsidy it will place 100% of the cost on the council," Gordon said.
He was responding to comments from ratepayer Bruce Bellis, in a council meeting on November 7.
Bellis called on the council to take urgent action to replace the bridge.
"It is a dangerous bridge, it is a very narrow bridge, and it is very old and parts of it are crumbling away.
"It is in urgent need of replacement."
He said the bridge was dangerous because it was narrow, with trucks crossing the bridge with wheels over the centre line.
"It is not uncommon to see parts of rear view mirrors (of trucks) lying on the bridge."
Bellis presented a 2019 report, Skew Bridge Point of Entry, which he said the council had received from Waka Kotahi.
He received the report as part of an Official Information Act request to the council.
But the council’s transport and roading manager, Joanne McBride, said the report was prepared by council staff and submitted to the agency as part of its funding application.
It has been estimated to cost $11m to replace the bridge, with the council seeking a 51% funding share from Waka Kotahi to ease the burden on ratepayers.
"The council has been advocating to Waka Kotahi to replace Skew Bridge for years and has committed to funding the council share of the project," McBridge said.
"To date there has been no funding commitment from Waka Kotahi.
"The Skew Bridge project is required to go through a business case process to secure co-funding from Waka Kotahi before it can proceed, however, when last assessed it did not meet the criteria for funding."
She said the council was continuing to work with Waka Kotahi to explore funding opportunities.
Skew Bridge was listed at number 25 in the priority list for projects to be included in the draft 2024-34 Canterbury Regional Land Transport Plan.
Council staff believed the bridge had about 17 years of life remaining.
In the meantime safety improvements were completed last year on the approaches of the bridge and active warning signs have been installed to remind drivers to slow down as they approached the bridge.
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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Criticism of the Waimakariri District Council’s housing growth planning is disappointing, mayor Dan Gordon says.
In a recommendation to decline a private plan change request to rezone Ohoka land, independent commissioners Cindy Robinson and Ros … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Criticism of the Waimakariri District Council’s housing growth planning is disappointing, mayor Dan Gordon says.
In a recommendation to decline a private plan change request to rezone Ohoka land, independent commissioners Cindy Robinson and Ros Day-Cleavin were critical of the council for not making enough provision for housing growth.
But Gordon said the criticism was "unfair".
"I guess they are entitled to come to whatever conclusions they like, but I can assure you the council does have enough provision to meet short to long term land capacity."
Under the existing Waimakariri District Plan, there are 321 hectares available for development, which equated to capacity for about 5900 new houses.
Based on its growth model, which was prepared under the requirements set out in the National Policy Statement on Urban Development, the council projected demand for 5600 new houses over the next 10 years.
Under the Proposed District Plan, notified in November 2021, the council believed it had provision for rezoning of land to cater for more than 20,000 new houses.
The proposed District Plan has been incorporated into the Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan, which has just finished consultation.
The council put forward this evidence as part of its plan change assessment, with the applicant, Rolleston Industrial Developments Ltd, arguing the council’s model "overstated capacity’".
But Gordon said other councils, including the Selwyn District Council, used the same methodology.
"The model will always be subject to variables and changing market demands across a 30 year period."
Rolleston Industrial Developments Ltd also presented evidence suggesting land in northeast Kaiapoi, which has been included in the spatial plan, was unsuitable for development.
The land in question was deemed red zone by the government after the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, with payouts offered to property owners to allow them to move on.
A rural zoning designation was then imposed by the Waimakariri District Council, which has been retained in the Proposed District Plan, with the council also designating it for possible future development.
Specific zoning outcomes were being considered as part of the District Plan Review, due to be completed in June next year.
The costs of developing the former red zone land were likely to be high, and a potential developer would need to be aware of the constraints specific to the area, a council spokesperson said.
"Any flooding or other environmental considerations would need to be accounted for in any development plans."
But developers have already expressed interest in former red zone land, including a consortium led by Kaiapoi developer Jedd Pearce, which is exploring the possibility of a marina development including apartment style living.
Gordon said the experience reinforced the need for a moratorium on private plan changes while a council is going through a District Plan Review.
"All of that consultation can be compromised by a private plan change."
Gordon raised his concerns with Outgoing Environment Minister David Parker last year and planned to raise the issue again when a new Environment Minister is appointed.
"Changes were signalled in the Resource Management Act reforms, but the incoming Government has signalled it will take a different direction, so we will wait to see what that is."
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