What's happening in your community... Water, New Regulations, and Chlorine The new drinking water regulator Taumata Arowal took over from the Ministry of Health in November 2021 signalling a new era for water safety standards. Under the new rules, all public supplies are required to have treatment such as Ultraviolet (UV) at the headworks, but also a residual disinfectant in water that leaves the plant. All suppliers of water need to have a Drinking Water Safety Plan (DWSP) in place as well as residual disinfectant, such as chlorine - unless awarded an exemption. The Council believes our District has water of the highest quality and we are seeking exemptions from having to use chlorine in our urban supplies of Rangiora, Kalapoi, Woodend-Pegasus, Oxford Urban, Cust and Waikuku Beach Exemptions are not being sought for restricted schemes as these have always been chlorinated due to the risks inherent with rural schemes - including us not being able to guarantee water safety of private tanks. As a Council we have always been in favour of the new regulator (despite our opposition to the forced model of Three Waters) and welcomed new regulations. We will be hosting drop-in sessions so you can ask questions about the exemption process and learn more about water supplies across the District. Cust Monday 1 May, 5-7pm Cust Community Centre. Kaiapol Tuesday 2 May, 6.30-8pm Kalapoi Borough School Hall 20 Hilton Street, Kalapol Woodend Wednesday 3 May, 6-8pm Woodend Community Centre, Rangiora - Monday 8 May, 5-7pm Rangiora Service Centre: Council Chambers. Rangiora Medical Centre Development Update Work is expected to start on the after-hours Rangiora Medical Centre later this year. The new primary health care centre will be built adjacent to the existing Rangiora Health Hub and will allow patients to access health care from 8am-10pm seven days a week and will be open to patients from other Waimakariri practices. The development had been slowed by a number of issues which impeded the consenting process. We have now worked through these matters and are pleased that a consent has been issued. Provided there are no delays to the building consent process and subject to final tender pricing. site work should commence in the last quarter of 2023 and will be completed in 15-18 months. WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT COUNCIL ART ON FAVOURITES THE QUAY 2023 An exhibition of artlover's favourite artworks. BUATANIWHA KAIAPOI CIVIC CENTRE 176 WILLIAMS STREET KAIAPOI A tip to make sure your bin is emptied... Lining your organics bin with newspaper, cardboard or branches helps to stop contents sticking or freezing to the bottom Find out more collection tips at rethinkrubbish.co.n rethink rubbish 27/04-31/05 ART EXHIBITION rethinkrubbish.co. TAKE YOUR COMMUNITY EVENT TO THE NEXT LEVEL. BBQS, GAMES AND MORE. HIRE OUR COMMUNITY EVENTS TRAILER FOR FREE WAINAKARIN 2 Free Digital Skills Classes BOOK NOW walmakari.govt.nz/trailer Introduction to Smart Phones Kalapol Library Wednesday 3 May 10am-12noon Rangiora Library Thursday 4 May 10am-12noon Introduction to Apps Kalapol Library Wednesday 10 May 10am-12noon Rangiora Library Thursday 11 May 10am-12noon Bookings Essential steppingup.nz 03 311 8901 Waimakan Libraries waimakariri.govt.nz What's happening in your community ... Water , New Regulations , and Chlorine The new drinking water regulator Taumata Arowal took over from the Ministry of Health in November 2021 signalling a new era for water safety standards . Under the new rules , all public supplies are required to have treatment such as Ultraviolet ( UV ) at the headworks , but also a residual disinfectant in water that leaves the plant . All suppliers of water need to have a Drinking Water Safety Plan ( DWSP ) in place as well as residual disinfectant , such as chlorine - unless awarded an exemption . The Council believes our District has water of the highest quality and we are seeking exemptions from having to use chlorine in our urban supplies of Rangiora , Kalapoi , Woodend - Pegasus , Oxford Urban , Cust and Waikuku Beach Exemptions are not being sought for restricted schemes as these have always been chlorinated due to the risks inherent with rural schemes - including us not being able to guarantee water safety of private tanks . As a Council we have always been in favour of the new regulator ( despite our opposition to the forced model of Three Waters ) and welcomed new regulations . We will be hosting drop - in sessions so you can ask questions about the exemption process and learn more about water supplies across the District . Cust Monday 1 May , 5-7pm Cust Community Centre . Kaiapol Tuesday 2 May , 6.30-8pm Kalapoi Borough School Hall 20 Hilton Street , Kalapol Woodend Wednesday 3 May , 6-8pm Woodend Community Centre , Rangiora - Monday 8 May , 5-7pm Rangiora Service Centre : Council Chambers . Rangiora Medical Centre Development Update Work is expected to start on the after - hours Rangiora Medical Centre later this year . The new primary health care centre will be built adjacent to the existing Rangiora Health Hub and will allow patients to access health care from 8 am-10pm seven days a week and will be open to patients from other Waimakariri practices . The development had been slowed by a number of issues which impeded the consenting process . We have now worked through these matters and are pleased that a consent has been issued . Provided there are no delays to the building consent process and subject to final tender pricing . site work should commence in the last quarter of 2023 and will be completed in 15-18 months . WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT COUNCIL ART ON FAVOURITES THE QUAY 2023 An exhibition of artlover's favourite artworks . BUATANIWHA KAIAPOI CIVIC CENTRE 176 WILLIAMS STREET KAIAPOI A tip to make sure your bin is emptied ... Lining your organics bin with newspaper , cardboard or branches helps to stop contents sticking or freezing to the bottom Find out more collection tips at rethinkrubbish.co.n rethink rubbish 27 / 04-31 / 05 ART EXHIBITION rethinkrubbish.co . TAKE YOUR COMMUNITY EVENT TO THE NEXT LEVEL . BBQS , GAMES AND MORE . HIRE OUR COMMUNITY EVENTS TRAILER FOR FREE WAINAKARIN 2 Free Digital Skills Classes BOOK NOW walmakari.govt.nz/trailer Introduction to Smart Phones Kalapol Library Wednesday 3 May 10 am-12noon Rangiora Library Thursday 4 May 10 am-12noon Introduction to Apps Kalapol Library Wednesday 10 May 10 am-12noon Rangiora Library Thursday 11 May 10 am-12noon Bookings Essential steppingup.nz 03 311 8901 Waimakan Libraries waimakariri.govt.nz