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What's happening in your community. All info on changes to Council services and facilities can be found at waimakariri.govt.nz/covid19 CAUTION Waimakariri Proposed District Plan now out for Feedback The permit is yet to be finalised, but it's planned that around 400 e-scooters will be made available for hire across Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Woodend and Pegasus from November until April next year, CAUTION Waimakariri District's Proposed District Plan - a planning document which shapes development and growth for the next 10 years - is out for feedback. CAU ION To hire a Flamingo scooter, riders will need to download and open the Flamingo Scooters mobile app, search the map to locate their nearest scooter and unlock it by scanning the QR code on the handlebar. Users will be charged $1 to unlock the scooter, then 45c per minute of use. Riders will need to be over the age of 18. CAUTION The District Plan is the 'rule book that manages how people use, subdivide and develop land, Including what and where they can build, and what kind of activities they can undertake. COASTAL WARNING SIREN TEST It looks after aspects such as cultural value, heritage. the natural environment and biodiversity, and ensures the District retains its unique characteristics for future generations Council staff have already discussed the trial with Waimakariri Access Group. Age-Friendly Waimakariri and the Youth Council, their concerns included the speed of scooters and congestion on footpaths. In response, the Council have put safety measures around the trial such as speed restrictions in busy areas and geo-fenced, no-go MONDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 1PM Mayor Dan Gordon says staff undertaking the review have been actively listening to residents and incorporating their aspirations into the proposed plan. Civil Defence will be testing the coastal warning system at 1 pm on Monday 27 September. Sirens are located at The Pines BeacKara Woodend and Wakku beaches however depending on wind conditiors, the sound may travel further The trial has the support of Waimakariri's four community boards. The test message l last for approsimately one minute and depending on how close you are, may be quite loud We're one of the fastest growing areas in New Zealand and expect up to 15.000 houses may be needed to accommodate our population which will near 100,000 over the next 30 years. Flamingo Scooters will be offering Leam to Ride community events for people who want to leam how to use the scooters and have a ride. An advertising campaign will also be launched before the scooters arrive on the streets to educate the community about the trial. WAIMAKARR "Because of this there are some changes the community have asked the Council to make to ensure the District continues to grow in a suitable and sustainable way CAUTION CAUTION The Proposed District Plan specifies new and expanded areas for development, protects environmental features, ensures productive use of famland by creating two nural zones, and aims to enable our community to grow in a managed and appropriate way. LET'S JALK AFFECTED AND ABOUT DANGEROUS, A blocked drain? INSANITARY BUILDINGS New pothole? Fallen tree? We expect that the Proposed District Plan will become operative within two years following the hearings and appeals process. Until then, current rules apply - except for those with immediate legal effect. Residents can view the Proposed District Plan online, check for any changes that might affect their property, and provide feedback at waimakariri govt.na/letstak The Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy 2016 is under review. We've drafted some changes and want to hear your thoughts. We welcome your feedback on the draft Policy to make sure we're on the right track before it gets Council staff will also be available to answer questions at the Rangiora Service Centre during business hours or at a Talk to a Planner drop-in sessions being held around the District. Use the free Snap Send Solve app to tell Waimakariri District Council about it. Feedback closes at Spm on 26 November 2021. finalised DOWNLOAD FOR FREE Snap Send Solve Scooter Trial Gains Momentum Before a decislon is made, we'd like to know what you think. Share your feedback before Spm Friday 24 September. App Store Google Pay E-scooters could soon be wheeled out around the District after the Council approved a six-month trial with hire company. Flamingo Scooters. Visit our website to find out more waimakariri.govt.nz Have your say waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk Flamingo Scooters could soon become a common sight in Rangiora, Woodend, Kaiapoi and Pegasus. WAIMAKARIRI waimakariri.govt.nz DISTRICT COUNCIL What's happening in your community. All info on changes to Council services and facilities can be found at waimakariri.govt.nz/covid19 CAUTION Waimakariri Proposed District Plan now out for Feedback The permit is yet to be finalised, but it's planned that around 400 e-scooters will be made available for hire across Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Woodend and Pegasus from November until April next year, CAUTION Waimakariri District's Proposed District Plan - a planning document which shapes development and growth for the next 10 years - is out for feedback. CAU ION To hire a Flamingo scooter, riders will need to download and open the Flamingo Scooters mobile app, search the map to locate their nearest scooter and unlock it by scanning the QR code on the handlebar. Users will be charged $1 to unlock the scooter, then 45c per minute of use. Riders will need to be over the age of 18. CAUTION The District Plan is the 'rule book that manages how people use, subdivide and develop land, Including what and where they can build, and what kind of activities they can undertake. COASTAL WARNING SIREN TEST It looks after aspects such as cultural value, heritage. the natural environment and biodiversity, and ensures the District retains its unique characteristics for future generations Council staff have already discussed the trial with Waimakariri Access Group. Age-Friendly Waimakariri and the Youth Council, their concerns included the speed of scooters and congestion on footpaths. In response, the Council have put safety measures around the trial such as speed restrictions in busy areas and geo-fenced, no-go MONDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 1PM Mayor Dan Gordon says staff undertaking the review have been actively listening to residents and incorporating their aspirations into the proposed plan. Civil Defence will be testing the coastal warning system at 1 pm on Monday 27 September. Sirens are located at The Pines BeacKara Woodend and Wakku beaches however depending on wind conditiors, the sound may travel further The trial has the support of Waimakariri's four community boards. The test message l last for approsimately one minute and depending on how close you are, may be quite loud We're one of the fastest growing areas in New Zealand and expect up to 15.000 houses may be needed to accommodate our population which will near 100,000 over the next 30 years. Flamingo Scooters will be offering Leam to Ride community events for people who want to leam how to use the scooters and have a ride. An advertising campaign will also be launched before the scooters arrive on the streets to educate the community about the trial. WAIMAKARR "Because of this there are some changes the community have asked the Council to make to ensure the District continues to grow in a suitable and sustainable way CAUTION CAUTION The Proposed District Plan specifies new and expanded areas for development, protects environmental features, ensures productive use of famland by creating two nural zones, and aims to enable our community to grow in a managed and appropriate way. LET'S JALK AFFECTED AND ABOUT DANGEROUS, A blocked drain? INSANITARY BUILDINGS New pothole? Fallen tree? We expect that the Proposed District Plan will become operative within two years following the hearings and appeals process. Until then, current rules apply - except for those with immediate legal effect. Residents can view the Proposed District Plan online, check for any changes that might affect their property, and provide feedback at waimakariri govt.na/letstak The Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy 2016 is under review. We've drafted some changes and want to hear your thoughts. We welcome your feedback on the draft Policy to make sure we're on the right track before it gets Council staff will also be available to answer questions at the Rangiora Service Centre during business hours or at a Talk to a Planner drop-in sessions being held around the District. Use the free Snap Send Solve app to tell Waimakariri District Council about it. Feedback closes at Spm on 26 November 2021. finalised DOWNLOAD FOR FREE Snap Send Solve Scooter Trial Gains Momentum Before a decislon is made, we'd like to know what you think. Share your feedback before Spm Friday 24 September. App Store Google Pay E-scooters could soon be wheeled out around the District after the Council approved a six-month trial with hire company. Flamingo Scooters. Visit our website to find out more waimakariri.govt.nz Have your say waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk Flamingo Scooters could soon become a common sight in Rangiora, Woodend, Kaiapoi and Pegasus. WAIMAKARIRI waimakariri.govt.nz DISTRICT COUNCIL