China is clamping down on dirty recycling and it holds ramifications for the Waimakariri District.

Day two of deliberations for the draft Long Term Plan are underway. Councillors will continue to debate the key proposals of the Plan including the remaining public submissions received during the consultation period.

The expanded ‘Your Choice’ kerbside collection service was approved this morning during the draft Long Term Plan deliberations.

In a huge boost to Regeneration, the Council has approved $18.6 million over the next ten years be included within the Long Term Plan for District Regeneration activity.

Did you spot the CDEM response teams around Canterbury over the weekend? Exercise ‘Scarface’ was based on an Alpine Fault earthquake scenario, and involved CDEM response teams from across the South Island, including Waimakariri, Christchurch, Selwyn, Timaru, Nelson and Marlborough.

Council has spent the last few hours debating whether the district needs or can afford a proposed multi-use sports facility at Coldstream Road, Rangiora.

It's decision time! Draft Long Term Plan deliberations are now underway. Councillors will debate the key proposals and consider in excess of 800 submissions received during public consultation.

Anyone still using an older-style wood burner in Rangiora or Kaiapoi is being urged to check the rules and contact Environment Canterbury for help.