The Council have successfully secured funding from the Office for Seniors to develop an Age-Friendly Community Plan for the Waimakariri District.

Members of the Rangiora-Ashley Community Board approved a new design for a pedestrian bridge over Koura Creek at its July meeting last night.

Everybody wants access to clean water now and into the future. In the Waimakariri Water Zone there is a problem with nitrates which can affect our drinking water, our waterways and everything that lives in them.

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.