Loburn School and Peppertree Preschool were awarded Enviroschool certificates last week in recognition of their work inspiring future generations to be environmentally minded.

The last meeting of the year was lively and varied with two community groups and one family presenting to the Board.

Last week the District Waimakariri District was honoured to be acknowledged for the remarkable achievement of 20 years as an International Safe Community.

Public forums have been introduced as a part of the Oxford-Ohoka Community Board monthly meetings.

Board Chair, Doug Nicholl was pleased to see some members of the public come along for last week’s forum.

Flaxton Road is a step closer to its revamp as the Council releases a plan proposing key improvements.

As a result of booming business and high traffic volume, the road between Lineside Road and Kingsford Smith Drive, no longer meets the needs of different users of the area, and needs to be upgraded.

Eagle-eyed locals will have spotted the first sections of the Multi-Use Sports Facility frame (which we’re now calling Stadium Waimakariri) have sprouted up in Coldstream Road.

The Council works closely with the community to deliver the best possible water supply to residents.

We’re now inviting nominations to join a new Water Supply Advisory Group for the West Eyreton, Summerhill and Poyntzs Road schemes.

The Waimakariri District Council is welcoming new modelling that could help the District better prepare for the risk of tsunamis.