The Council’s forestry estate, partly located in the coastal areas between Kairaki and Waikuku, is due for harvest. This will take place in June through to October, although some areas will be harvested in winter 2019.

Anzac Day occurs on 25 April. It commemorates all New Zealanders killed in war and also honours returned servicemen and women.

The Waimakariri District Council and Waste Management are working together to try and keep disruption of the kerbside collection services to a minimum on public holidays; the kerbside rubbish bag and recycling bin collections will be made on ANZAC Day!

The proposal for a new well in the Tuahiwi area is off the agenda for now after the Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board accepted a report from the Council 3-Waters team at this week’s meeting.

An area of Murphy Park in Kaiapoi is being considered for a permanent rowing base. We're currently seeking feedback about this proposal. Let us know your comments by 5pm Friday 4 May 2018.

The viability of a new well proposed for the Tuahiwi area will be the biggest point of discussion amongst the Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board this Monday at their April meeting.

With support from the Million Meters Streams Project, the Council has been successful in raising approximately $20,000 to restore 1.5 Hectares of Riparian Margin along the Silver stream (Upper Kaiapoi) River at Silverstream Reserve, a 52 Hectare Council owned native reserve on South Eyre Road.

Getting a licence to drive can be a challenge for many in our community, whether they be a young person or someone who has already learnt to drive but never taken the step to make it official.