Matariki Tu Rākau is a partnership between Te Uru Rākau and communities to plant native trees to recognise the service of the men and women of New Zealand Defence Force.

The Woodend Sefton Board met on Monday night and with the new financial year upon us, they noted their new budgets for future landscaping at $12,160 and $4,000 for community grants.  The Board want to encourage local groups to apply for funding and the updated forms will be on the website next week.

Sometimes at this time of year, with the cold and dreary weather we like to stay indoors where it’s warm.  However, in the Waimakariri there are some awesome events coming up – so time to wrap up warm, grab your friends and family and see the diverse range of events the district has to offer.

Easy Choice – Family Kai, a new initiative supported by Waimakariri District Council is aiming to feed families for $60.

Bookings for community facilities are going online! A pilot programme of the District’s three main facilities is now live which allow customers to view, reserve, and pay for bookings online. The three main facilities included are Rangiora Town Hall, Oxford Town Hall and Woodend Community Centre.

In preparation for the kerbside collection service which starts from July 2019, Council are asking ratepayers in the kerbside collection area what service they would like, for their property to ready themselves for the roll out. Additional bin services will come at an extra cost in the property’s rates.

Road users on Tram Road, Mandeville are advised that the 80km/h speed limit will be in place from 6am Wednesday, 4 July 2018.

Jack Frost has visited the district just a few times so far this winter but it’s likely he will make a return over the coming weeks.