1983 days ago

He called them shipping containers; the council called them a building

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

A North Canterbury council has come unstuck in its efforts to get a “building” of shipping containers moved from a local property.

The Hurunui District Council’ claimed a storage building had been constructed on a rural Amberley site without consent by the tenant, Ian Ffitch​, and told him to remove the containers from the property.

Determinations manager Katie Gordon said the council was correct in saying the roof should have had a building consent, but that could be rectified by removing the roof, which Ffitch has since done.

Read the full story here.

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More messages from your neighbours
26 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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4 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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9 hours ago

Ashley Christmas Carol Service - All Welcome

Jeneane Hobby from Ashley Community Church Incorporated

Time for our annual Christmas Carol Service.
7 pm Wednesday 24 December - that's Christmas Eve.
39 Canterbury St, in the Ashley Village - signposted from Scenic Route 72.

Our guest service leader, Paul Askin, and his band of talented musicians will take us through a programme of favourite carols and worship.

Supper to follow.

A koha/donation will be greatly appreciated. Funds raised go towards the maintenance and repairs of our heritage building.

Enquiries: Ph 027 289 1380

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