With summer temperatures now creeping up the thermometer, it is important that we are sensible with our water use, to make sure there is enough to go around over the coming warmer months.

The Council is rolling out its road resurfacing programme for 2021 and you will see contractors around the Oxford area this week chip sealing various roads to improve the road surface.

Wednesday 27 January

Fire and Emergency NZ have The Pines Beach fire under control, however will remain onsite for several more days.

Light non-essential water use is now fine for residents in the greater Kaiapoi area, however we ask that people avoid watering during peak water-use times between 5pm-7pm.

Beach access at The Pines Beach and nearby Kairaki remains closed.

Environment Canterbury is offering another week of free travel on its new direct bus services from Waimakariri to central Christchurch.

Mayor Dan Gordon today announced the appointment of Waimakariri District Council’s new Chief Executive, Jim Harland.

The upgrade of Flaxton Road through the Southbrook industrial area and construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Flaxton and Fernside Roads has now begun.

There’s good news for Waimakariri residents commuting to Christchurch as a range of new transport initiatives launch next week.

Dog owners are being asked to take care around dog parks and public areas as an outbreak of Canine Cough spreads across Canterbury.