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The Fencing of Swimming Pools Act was introduced to protect young children from the danger of drowning.
The Council has a range of community buildings available for hire for recreational activities, events, meetings and private functions.
The Council has 112 units in Kaiapoi, Oxford, Rangiora and Woodend for people over 60 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.
On 1 July 2017, the new Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017 came into force. This Act repeals the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1997, with immediate effect.
Information, brochures and guidance material related to this website, and this webpage will be progressively updated to reflect the requirements of the Act.
The urban areas of the district are administered by the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Principal Rural Fire Officer.
Air quality in residential zones comes under the jurisdiction of Environment Canterbury and they have strict restrictions on the lighting of outdoor fires in urban areas.
The rural areas of the district are covered by the Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
Refer to the Rural fire page for information on the fire seasons for the rural areas covered by the Waimakariri Fire and Emergency New Zealand Principal Rural Fire Officer and when permits are required.
