What's happening in your community Good Street Re-launch Good Street is looking great now that all the improvement work is complete. We'd love for you to come and join us for the official re-launch on Saturday 20 May 10am-5pm There will be live music, face painting and giveaways Come on down to see what we've done and rediscover all the awesome businesses on the new look Good Street Emergency Mobile Alert Test NZ Civil Defence will be testing the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) system on Sunday 28 May, between 6-7pm The alert will be broadcast from cell towers across New Zealand to all capable phones. So, you don't need to download an app or subscribe to a service to receive it In a real-life emergency situation, an alert may be sent to target areas affected by serious hazards. If you get an alert, stop, read the message, and take it seriously. It will tell you what the emergency is and what to do. It will also tell you which agency sent the message and if needed, where to go for more information. Emergency Mobile Alerts are not meant to replace other emergency alerts or the need to take action after natural warnings. Don't wait for an official warning if you feel your life is in danger. Take immediate action Find out more about Emergency Mobile Alerts getready govt.nz/en/prepared/stay-informed emergency-mobile-alert Civil Defence Volunteer Team Exercise Waimakariri Civil Defence Emergency Management will be hosting a mock Alpine Fault emergency management exercise in the Sovereign Palms area based out of Kalapol North School on Saturday 20 May Trained volunteers from NZRT12, the District Welfare Team and Sector Post teams will be practicing how to set up and operate a Community Emergency Hub and a Civil Defence Centre (CDC), as well as conducting some field operations Teams will be visiting some houses in the neighbourhood to simulate conducting needs assessments This is also an opportunity for the community to come and see what happens during an emergency event. The public is invited to come along to Kalapol North School anytime between 9-11am, and either watch or get involved by role playing as evacuees for our volunteers. If you have any questions or would prefer that our teams not visit your property, please contact the Council at 0800 965 468 or email civildefence@wmk.govt.nu. Quarry Hearing Postponed The Hearing Commissioners have adjoumed the hearing for the Woodstock Quarries Limited quarry and landfill proposal Woodstock Quarries Limited has submitted resource consent applications to Environment Canterbury (ECan) and Waimakariri District Council The Hearing Commissioners have adjoumed the hearing due to commence next week on Tuesday 16 May through to Friday 19 May and continuing on Monday 22 May to Wednesday 24 May 2023 WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT COUNCIL The hearing has been adjourned to allow changes to the proposal by the applicant to be assessed and enable submitters to consider and respond to the changes. The hearing will now be held Monday 3 July to Wednesday 5 July, Friday 7 July and continue on Monday 17 July through to Wednesday 19 July 2023. For more details, please visit the Environment Canterbury website ecan.govt.nz Rating Information Database Available for Inspection The Walmakariri District Council and Environment Canterbury (Waimakariri District properties only) Rating Information Database is available for inspection. The Rating information Database may be viewed for free at the Councils Rangiora Service Centre, 215 High Street Rangora between the hours of 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays The Rating Information Database (rating information only may be viewed at the Council's website wamakargo The Rating Information Database contains a record of all information required for setting and assessing rate Sign Up for Dog Registration by Email UPDATE DOG REGISTER DETAILS NOW Dog registrations for 2023/24 are just around the comer, so it's a great time to check your details are up to date and to sign up to have your registration emailed. Have your contact or address details changed? Have you got a new dog or has a furry friend passed away Was your dog dessed or microchipped in the last year? Are y district and have a registration e you new to to transfer? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you'll need to let us know. Visit walmakariri.govt.nz and fill in a format Dogs Online, phone us on 0800 965 468 or call into any Council Service Centre Emuring your dog is microchipped, wearing a curent registration tag and your contact details are up to date makes it easier for us to return your dog home when st We can now send information and reminders by text message to the mobile number provided on your registration form To receive registration renewal by email, send an email to office@wmk.govt.nz from the address you would like your registration notice sent to Save your old batteries... Drop your used household batteries at the battery recycling station at your local transfer station. Find out more recycling tips at rethinkrubbish.co.nz rethink rubbish rethiskrubbish.co. Fourth Rates Instalment Due We'd like to remind you that the fourth instalment of rates is due on 20 May. Please note that a 10% penalty will be added to any part of the fourth instalment that remains unpaid after 27 May If you are having difficulty paying your rates, we encourage you to get in touch with us at rates@wmk.govt.nz to talk through payment options. Online go to... waimakariri govt.nz/services/online-services (credit card and debit card payments incur a convenience fee). Internet banking Account number: 010877-0129222-00 Use the valuation number on your rates invoice as reference. If you are paying rates on more than one property, email details of payment to finance@wmk.govt.nz In person Eftpos and cash payments are welcome at any Council service centre. waimakariri.govt.nz What's happening in your community Good Street Re - launch Good Street is looking great now that all the improvement work is complete . We'd love for you to come and join us for the official re - launch on Saturday 20 May 10 am-5pm There will be live music , face painting and giveaways Come on down to see what we've done and rediscover all the awesome businesses on the new look Good Street Emergency Mobile Alert Test NZ Civil Defence will be testing the Emergency Mobile Alert ( EMA ) system on Sunday 28 May , between 6-7pm The alert will be broadcast from cell towers across New Zealand to all capable phones . So , you don't need to download an app or subscribe to a service to receive it In a real - life emergency situation , an alert may be sent to target areas affected by serious hazards . If you get an alert , stop , read the message , and take it seriously . It will tell you what the emergency is and what to do . It will also tell you which agency sent the message and if needed , where to go for more information . Emergency Mobile Alerts are not meant to replace other emergency alerts or the need to take action after natural warnings . Don't wait for an official warning if you feel your life is in danger . Take immediate action Find out more about Emergency Mobile Alerts getready govt.nz/en/prepared/stay-informed emergency - mobile - alert Civil Defence Volunteer Team Exercise Waimakariri Civil Defence Emergency Management will be hosting a mock Alpine Fault emergency management exercise in the Sovereign Palms area based out of Kalapol North School on Saturday 20 May Trained volunteers from NZRT12 , the District Welfare Team and Sector Post teams will be practicing how to set up and operate a Community Emergency Hub and a Civil Defence Centre ( CDC ) , as well as conducting some field operations Teams will be visiting some houses in the neighbourhood to simulate conducting needs assessments This is also an opportunity for the community to come and see what happens during an emergency event . The public is invited to come along to Kalapol North School anytime between 9-11am , and either watch or get involved by role playing as evacuees for our volunteers . If you have any questions or would prefer that our teams not visit your property , please contact the Council at 0800 965 468 or email civildefence@wmk.govt.nu . Quarry Hearing Postponed The Hearing Commissioners have adjoumed the hearing for the Woodstock Quarries Limited quarry and landfill proposal Woodstock Quarries Limited has submitted resource consent applications to Environment Canterbury ( ECan ) and Waimakariri District Council The Hearing Commissioners have adjoumed the hearing due to commence next week on Tuesday 16 May through to Friday 19 May and continuing on Monday 22 May to Wednesday 24 May 2023 WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT COUNCIL The hearing has been adjourned to allow changes to the proposal by the applicant to be assessed and enable submitters to consider and respond to the changes . The hearing will now be held Monday 3 July to Wednesday 5 July , Friday 7 July and continue on Monday 17 July through to Wednesday 19 July 2023 . For more details , please visit the Environment Canterbury website ecan.govt.nz Rating Information Database Available for Inspection The Walmakariri District Council and Environment Canterbury ( Waimakariri District properties only ) Rating Information Database is available for inspection . The Rating information Database may be viewed for free at the Councils Rangiora Service Centre , 215 High Street Rangora between the hours of 8.30am to 5pm , Monday to Friday , excluding public holidays The Rating Information Database ( rating information only may be viewed at the Council's website wamakargo The Rating Information Database contains a record of all information required for setting and assessing rate Sign Up for Dog Registration by Email UPDATE DOG REGISTER DETAILS NOW Dog registrations for 2023/24 are just around the comer , so it's a great time to check your details are up to date and to sign up to have your registration emailed . Have your contact or address details changed ? Have you got a new dog or has a furry friend passed away Was your dog dessed or microchipped in the last year ? Are y district and have a registration e you new to to transfer ? If you answered yes to any of those questions , you'll need to let us know . Visit walmakariri.govt.nz and fill in a format Dogs Online , phone us on 0800 965 468 or call into any Council Service Centre Emuring your dog is microchipped , wearing a curent registration tag and your contact details are up to date makes it easier for us to return your dog home when st We can now send information and reminders by text message to the mobile number provided on your registration form To receive registration renewal by email , send an email to office@wmk.govt.nz from the address you would like your registration notice sent to Save your old batteries ... Drop your used household batteries at the battery recycling station at your local transfer station . Find out more recycling tips at rethinkrubbish.co.nz rethink rubbish rethiskrubbish.co . Fourth Rates Instalment Due We'd like to remind you that the fourth instalment of rates is due on 20 May . Please note that a 10 % penalty will be added to any part of the fourth instalment that remains unpaid after 27 May If you are having difficulty paying your rates , we encourage you to get in touch with us at rates@wmk.govt.nz to talk through payment options . Online go to ... waimakariri govt.nz/services/online-services ( credit card and debit card payments incur a convenience fee ) . Internet banking Account number : 010877-0129222-00 Use the valuation number on your rates invoice as reference . If you are paying rates on more than one property , email details of payment to finance@wmk.govt.nz In person Eftpos and cash payments are welcome at any Council service centre . waimakariri.govt.nz