Following consultation with the community in November last year, Council has tendered work to upgrade the intersection of Williams Street, Smith Street and Beach Road in Kaiapoi. Work will begin on Monday 29 January.

The continuing spell of dry and warm weather has rapidly eroded the effects of the recent substantial rain across the Waimakariri District. With little moisture in the forecast for the week ahead, and warm dry winds expected, we all need to stay alert as far as the fire danger is concerned.

We have updated information regarding some local fords that had been closed after the recent rains.  Wolffs Road and Warren Road Fords are now graded and are open.

The much anticipated extension of Townsend Road from the South Belt intersection through to the Johns Road/West Belt intersection is starting on Monday 22 January. The road extension will service the new subdivision of Townsend Fields as well as improve traffic flow for motorists in west Rangiora.

Attention Waimakariri hoteliers. If you want to get in on the world championship boxing action, the time to act is now! The upcoming World title unification fight between the British slugger Anthony Joshua and New Zealand’s Joseph Parker is taking place mid-morning on Easter Sunday, New Zealand time.

Been down to the beach lately? If, like many in the District, you enjoy a bit of sun, surf and sand, please remember that there are a few rules that apply to vehicles, dogs and horses on the beach and in our precious Ashley-Rakahuri Estuary.

Following concerns raised by the Oxford Community last year about safety for drivers and pedestrians in the Main Street, Oxford, the Oxford Ohoka Community Board approved the removal of three carpark spaces from immediately outside the Fresh Choice supermarket.

It’s been pretty wet out there and the infrastructure across the district seems to be holding up pretty well to the recent deluge of rain.  Our infrastructure teams continue to work hard alongside our contractors to ensure things are running smoothly.