It’s business as usual for Waimakariri District Council amid concern about coronavirus/COVID-19.

Parks are an essential ingredient for physical and mental well-being and play a role in building stronger and connected communities.

At this month’s Oxford-Ohoka Community Board meeting, Council staff presented on the proposed Leasing and Licence Management Strategy for Rural Land, which included Rural Land and Rural Grazing policies.

Update March 2020: Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, organisers have postponed the AF8 Roadshow: The Science Beneath Our Feet public talks mentioned below.  The Roadshow will still visit schools at this stage.

Residents are encouraged to have a say on the direction of the Waimakariri District when the Draft Annual Plan - which is open for feedback until 6 April.

To improve awareness of how the Council is performing (outside of Annual Plan time) we are releasing a quarterly performance snapshot. This is the second report for the financial year.

Update 28.02.2020 - 6pm

The sewer pipeline in Woodend has now been repaired and residents can use water without concern.

A focus on local is part of the reason the Waimakariri District Council are changing the way it recruits contractors. With a large amount of work due to be completed in the next three years, the Council is establishing a Trade Services Panel and wants to hear from experienced builders, plumbers, electricians, painters and fencing contractors.