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North Canterbury initiative offers grants, mentors for locals

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

A home-based business and a group of senior students will benefit from this year’s Waipara Futures Initiative funding round.

Waipara Futures is an initiative set up by the Waipara Volunteer Fire Brigade, the Waipara District Residents Association, the Waipara Valley Promotions Association, and Waipara School, in North Canterbury.

The group aims to build the community’s long-term capability through financial and mentoring assistance.

Read more about the latest funding round here.

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4 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
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  • 8.2% No
    8.2% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below!
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1195 votes
1 day ago

Lest we forget...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.

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