Assistance is available for groups and individuals who are keen to provide arts and cultural activities in the Waimakariri District from the Creative Communities New Zealand Scheme.

The first Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board meeting for the year was held last night at Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre.

Waimakariri District Council’s 2018-28 Long Term Draft Plan (LTP) was adopted at today’s special Council meeting.

The public meeting planned to discuss the Oxford Rural No.1  Water Scheme will now take place on Thursday night at 7pm in the Oxford Town Hall.

There has been great interest today, most notably on social media, in an issue involving the rehoming of a dog that had been in the care of the Waimakariri District Council for 11 days.  This is three days longer than is standard practice for impounded dogs, from the time that the owner is first advised that we have the dog, and it is available to be collected.

Construction of the Rangiora-Woodend Cycleway continues and contractors will be working at the Boys Road intersection.  The cycleway work on the corner of Boys Road and Tuahiwi Road requires the exit onto Boys Road to be closed during work hours.

This Friday sees the start of the Chinese New Year of the Dog.  Waimakariri District Council is celebrating its sister city relationship and connection with our Chinese community by flying our Chinese flag alongside our NZ flag.

The Rangiora-Ashley Community Board had an informative first meeting of the year last night. As well as covering off items on the agenda, they also heard from Council staff who provided updates on various projects.