I was pleased to see Chris Bishop, the National Party’s spokesperson on Transport and Infrastructure announce that, if elected, National would commit to upgrading the Belfast to Pegasus motorway, including construction of the Woodend Bypass.

Waimakariri Youth Council are asking the community to share their ideas to help create a vibrant community space around the Dudley Skate Park. They have some great ideas to share and want to hear from users of the area, local residents and the wider community.

Waimakariri District Council today formally adopted the 2020 – 2021 Annual Plan which was revised following the COVID19 pandemic lockdown to keep rate increases as low as possible – from a proposed 4% down to 1.5%.

Waimakariri District Council is looking for ideas and feedback to shape a plan for Waimakariri’s recovery in the wake of COVID-19.

Road safety was a recurring theme on the Rangiora Ashley Community Board’s agenda at their meeting on Wednesday night, and it was the first time members had been able to meet face to face since the COVID-19 lockdown.

Road safety and speed limits are always important issues for the Woodend Sefton Community Board who regularly advocate on behalf of the community to NZTA.

Overnight frosts have resulted in icy roads over the last week and this is likely to continue throughout winter.

The move to Alert Level 1 announced yesterday means it's a return to business as usual for Waimakariri District Council.