What's happening in your community... Orange traffic light restrictions are in place - visit waimakariri.govt.nz for further information. Safety Improvements for Ruataniwha Kalapoi Civic Centre Underway From Monday 8 August, contractors will be undertaking vapour blasting work on the tiles outside the Ruataniwha Kalapoi Civic Centre. This is a necessary safety improvement to the tiles around the Civic Centre to ensure they are anti-slip, making it safer for all our community accessing the Centre and Library. Work will begin on the main front entrance, taking approximately a week to complete. Raven Quay will then be closed for the following week while the same treatment is completed on the outside of the building Access to the Centre will be maintained throughout the works via the rear entrance off the Hilton Street car park. Noise created by the blasting unit may be loud at times and we are taking steps to mitigate the impact by erecting hoardings, but we apologise for any disruption to library-goers and venue users. Fencing and signage will be in place around the work site for the duration Work is expected to be finished on or before Wednesday 24 August. There's Still Time to Take a Stand Waimakariri District Council is calling on community advocates to put their name in the mix to stand for Mayor, councillor or community board member with nominations closing at midday Friday 12 August. It's an exciting time to be part of local government and local elections are a great opportunity to see your community progress from your dedication. Successful local election candidates are those that take the time to listen to their communities. engage with the people within them and go on to champion their voice as their representative. Candidates must be a New Zealand citizen and enrolled on the electoral roll. They don't need to live in the area they represent but do need to be nominated by two people enrolled in the area they wish to represent. For more information about standing, enrolling and voting, visit waimakariri.govt.nz/your-council/local-body-elections Chlorination of Kalapoi East Water Supply Council have continued to carry out extensive testing of the water supply in North Kaiapol since chlorine was turned off on the supply in March 2022. While the testing had been good, recent testing is showing increased levels of organic materials in the supply and we have chlorinated the supply to allow us to investigate further. The most likely cause is sediment including organic material that has slowly built up in the pipework. While our testing shows that the water WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT COUNCIL is still safe to drink, this signals a potential risk to the system and the addition of chlorine to the supply is precautionary This only affects those properties on the supply north of Kalapol river through to and including The Pines Beach and Kairaki. As we can separate the supply at the river, properties to the south of the river will not be affected If you experience any discoloured water, please flush your taps until this clears. If this doesn't clear after 10 minutes, please let us know by calling 0800 965 468 Additional sampling and investigation work has started to determine the source of the issue. The level of chlorine will be consistent with national guidelines and standards. We do understand the community's preference for unchlorinated water and are doing everything we can to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Have you signed up for the Waimakariri District Council Newsletter? To join visit: walmakariri.govt.nz/subscribe 2022/23 Rates Instalment Due We'd like to remind you that the first instalment of the 2022/23 rates is due on 20 August 2022 and the last day to claim a discount for earlier payment is approaching Please note that a 10% penalty will be added to any part of the first instament that remains unpaid after 27 Aug 2022 you are going to pay the total rates to claim the discount please do so along with any amears by 27 August 2022 you are having dificulty paying your rates, we encour to get in touch with u trateswink.govt.ne to talk through payment options Online Go to makevices/online-services redit card and debit card payments incur a convenience fee Internet Banking Account number: 010877-0129022-00 Use the valuation number on your rates onvoice as reference one property mall details of payment to financewek govt.ne In Person Ehpes and cash payments are welcome at any Council service centre TAKE A STAND STAND FOR YOUR COMMUNITY STAND FOR ELECTION Nominations close noon Friday 12 August STAND FOR ELECTION POTI VOTE waimakariri.govt.nz 2022 2022 Youth Service Awards 2022 Nominations are Open These awards are to recognise young people volunteering and having a positive impact on our community. You can pick up a nomination form from one of Council's Service Centres and Libraries at Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Oxford or on our website waimakariri.govt.nz Criteria Any young person who has carried out significant voluntary services in the Waimakariri District to: the arts, culture, education, health, recreation, sport, welfare or youth. Must be nominated by two people of the Waimakariri District. Nominations close 5pm, Friday 19 August 2022 waimakariri.govt.nz What's happening in your community ... Orange traffic light restrictions are in place - visit waimakariri.govt.nz for further information . Safety Improvements for Ruataniwha Kalapoi Civic Centre Underway From Monday 8 August , contractors will be undertaking vapour blasting work on the tiles outside the Ruataniwha Kalapoi Civic Centre . This is a necessary safety improvement to the tiles around the Civic Centre to ensure they are anti - slip , making it safer for all our community accessing the Centre and Library . Work will begin on the main front entrance , taking approximately a week to complete . Raven Quay will then be closed for the following week while the same treatment is completed on the outside of the building Access to the Centre will be maintained throughout the works via the rear entrance off the Hilton Street car park . Noise created by the blasting unit may be loud at times and we are taking steps to mitigate the impact by erecting hoardings , but we apologise for any disruption to library - goers and venue users . Fencing and signage will be in place around the work site for the duration Work is expected to be finished on or before Wednesday 24 August . There's Still Time to Take a Stand Waimakariri District Council is calling on community advocates to put their name in the mix to stand for Mayor , councillor or community board member with nominations closing at midday Friday 12 August . It's an exciting time to be part of local government and local elections are a great opportunity to see your community progress from your dedication . Successful local election candidates are those that take the time to listen to their communities . engage with the people within them and go on to champion their voice as their representative . Candidates must be a New Zealand citizen and enrolled on the electoral roll . They don't need to live in the area they represent but do need to be nominated by two people enrolled in the area they wish to represent . For more information about standing , enrolling and voting , visit waimakariri.govt.nz/your-council/local-body-elections Chlorination of Kalapoi East Water Supply Council have continued to carry out extensive testing of the water supply in North Kaiapol since chlorine was turned off on the supply in March 2022. While the testing had been good , recent testing is showing increased levels of organic materials in the supply and we have chlorinated the supply to allow us to investigate further . The most likely cause is sediment including organic material that has slowly built up in the pipework . While our testing shows that the water WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT COUNCIL is still safe to drink , this signals a potential risk to the system and the addition of chlorine to the supply is precautionary This only affects those properties on the supply north of Kalapol river through to and including The Pines Beach and Kairaki . As we can separate the supply at the river , properties to the south of the river will not be affected If you experience any discoloured water , please flush your taps until this clears . If this doesn't clear after 10 minutes , please let us know by calling 0800 965 468 Additional sampling and investigation work has started to determine the source of the issue . The level of chlorine will be consistent with national guidelines and standards . We do understand the community's preference for unchlorinated water and are doing everything we can to resolve the issue as soon as possible . Have you signed up for the Waimakariri District Council Newsletter ? To join visit : walmakariri.govt.nz/subscribe 2022/23 Rates Instalment Due We'd like to remind you that the first instalment of the 2022/23 rates is due on 20 August 2022 and the last day to claim a discount for earlier payment is approaching Please note that a 10 % penalty will be added to any part of the first instament that remains unpaid after 27 Aug 2022 you are going to pay the total rates to claim the discount please do so along with any amears by 27 August 2022 you are having dificulty paying your rates , we encour to get in touch with u trateswink.govt.ne to talk through payment options Online Go to makevices / online - services redit card and debit card payments incur a convenience fee Internet Banking Account number : 010877-0129022-00 Use the valuation number on your rates onvoice as reference one property mall details of payment to financewek govt.ne In Person Ehpes and cash payments are welcome at any Council service centre TAKE A STAND STAND FOR YOUR COMMUNITY STAND FOR ELECTION Nominations close noon Friday 12 August STAND FOR ELECTION POTI VOTE waimakariri.govt.nz 2022 2022 Youth Service Awards 2022 Nominations are Open These awards are to recognise young people volunteering and having a positive impact on our community . You can pick up a nomination form from one of Council's Service Centres and Libraries at Rangiora , Kaiapoi and Oxford or on our website waimakariri.govt.nz Criteria Any young person who has carried out significant voluntary services in the Waimakariri District to : the arts , culture , education , health , recreation , sport , welfare or youth . Must be nominated by two people of the Waimakariri District . Nominations close 5pm , Friday 19 August 2022 waimakariri.govt.nz