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The Fencing of Swimming Pools Act was introduced to protect young children from the danger of drowning.
The Council has 112 units in Kaiapoi, Oxford, Rangiora and Woodend for people over 65 with limited means.
You can share your views about the Council's plans and projects by making a submission.
The Waimakariri District Council is one of the largest employers in the Waimakariri District and has become an employer of choice.
There are many organisations that can help you settle into our lovely district.
The Council sends 'welcome packs' to anyone buying a property in the Waimakariri District. These packs contain lots of useful brochures. The packs can also be picked up from the foyer of Rangiora Service Centre.
There is a community Welcome Bag available for all new residents coming into our community. These packs contain lots of useful information brochures, including the Waimakariri Sports, Hobbies and Recreation Directory (pdf, 1.4 MB). Ask at the service desk for your 'Welcome Bag'.
You can find useful advice in our New to Waimakariri booklet (pdf, 1.0 MB).
The Newcomers Network was established through Neighbourhood Support to welcome people to North Canterbury. They hold regular gatherings, covering a variety of interests, the details of which can be obtained through the Newcomers Network website.
Do you have young children? - get them to try some of our activities for children under five (pdf, 343.5 KB)
Neighbourhood Support works closely with the Police and many other organisations in our community to make our homes, streets, neighbourhoods and communities safer.
Book discussion groups are held at Rangiora Library every second Wednesday and Kaiapoi Library every second Tuesday - http://libraries.waimakariri.govt.nz/about/events/adults/book-groups
The Visit Waimakariri website has lots of information on things to do and see in the Waimakariri District for visitors and people new to the district. There is an i-SITE Visitor Centre located in Kaiapoi at 143 Williams Street - phone 03 327 3134 or email info@kaiapoivisitorcentre.co.nz
