Police are urging New Zealanders to stay safe by staying home this Easter.

Police will be ramping up visibility in communities and on the roads including operating checkpoints over the Easter period, making sure people are safe and complying with the COVID-19 Alert Level 4 restrictions.

There have been significant changes and adjustments made by all of us in the united fight against COVID-19.

Waimakariri ratepayers facing financial hardship because of COVID19 have a range of options available to provide relief from rates - including deferral.

The State of National Emergency has been extended across the country and in response, the Waimakariri District Council has activated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).

Recycling will temporarily be sent to landfill following an announcement by Eco Central, the region’s Material Recovery Facility, that it will suspend its recycling sorting operations from late Friday in a bid to protect its staff.

Consultation on the Council’s draft Annual Plan 2020-21 has been extended a week in response to the COVID19 pandemic.

The Kairaki Beach vehicle access has been closed today to comply with advice from the Government to discourage any activity that may result in an emergency services callout.

With the country in lockdown, many minds have turned to the vulnerable, elderly and those in need of help.

The good news is, Cantabrians in need of assistance in accessing essential household goods and services due to the COVID-19 lockdown can get help via a local helpline.