The Rangiora-Ashley Community Board will be voicing their opposition to Taggart Earthmoving Ltd’s proposed quarry at the Rangiora Racecourse following a unanimous vote at last weeks’ meeting.

The Woodend-Sefton Community Board were pleased to hear about the donation of two seats from the Woodend Lions Club to further enhance the Woodend War Memorial at their meeting last Monday.

The main rubbish compactor at the Southbrook Resource Recovery Park has broken down and will be out of action until at least Friday.

Temporary speed reductions will soon be in place on both Flaxton Road and Fernside Road, on all approaches to the intersection.

Motorcycle riders are gearing up for a summer of riding, and the season revs up with the Kickstart ‘Have a Go’ event this Sunday at Canterbury Agricultural Park.

The Waimakariri District Council are asking for feedback on reducing speed limits south of Kaiapoi to improve safety in the area.

Clad in crisp, navy-blue uniforms, a group of 16 teenagers gather to train each week on the outskirts of Rangiora. They practice fire-fighting, applying first-aid and using radios and could very well be Waimakariri’s future first responders.

Today Waimakariri District Council listed their top job – Chief Executive – and are encouraging all good candidates to apply.