As part of its District Plan Review, Waimakariri District Council is moving into the second stage of a Natural Hazards consultation starting on Wednesday 28 August.

Old and brittle pipes that needed frequent repairs will be replaced throughout the Rangiora Cemetery from today. The new pipes will provide water for the hose taps throughout the cemetery, for the existing toilet block as well as the irrigation system.

People who regularly drive Rangiora Woodend Road will experience a one minute addition to their drive over the coming weeks.

The Council are urging those with a passion and willingness to champion art across the Waimakariri District to put their name forward to be part of a new Public Arts Trust.

Kaiapoi River will soon be bustling with boats, as the Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board approved a Marine Precinct Management Plan that will allow for the allocation of new casual and long-term berths.

Waimakariri’s Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) and Youth Development teams are jointly establishing a Cadet Program and are calling on creative kids to enter their badge design competition.

Community groups and Council staff are dismayed after discovering the Cust Community Centre was burgled earlier this week.
The building is well-used by local community groups and was broken into sometime between Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon.

Canterbury will be better equipped to deal with a major flood event following the completion of the Waimakariri Flood Protection Project by Environment Canterbury.

The 10-year $40 million project will come to a close this month, ahead of schedule and under budget. The finishing touches include the installation of a floodgate at Dickeys Road in Belfast.