Mandeville Shops
Hello, been a while - hope you're all good. Couple of news worthy events that's being kept on the down-low that you may be interested in.
Firstly, our very own Oxford-Ohoka Community Board has allowed for the proposed 80kph limit on Tram Rd in Mandeville to go to 'public consultation' (who do these people represent?). Don't worry if you never knew that, that's the whole idea - the decision will be formalised on the 24th - even though this is against the conditions as set down by the Commissioner in granting the resource consent to Apollo Projects.
The reason that this is really, really dodgy is because there's now talk of it ultimately going to 70kph so that the business precinct can get both a left turn in/out AND a right turn in/out on to Tram Rd. That was NOT part of the plan that was originally submitted. So, the non-notified RC approval process WAS a sham, this cannot be disputed (at rate payer expense) - not only was there an environmental impact (meaning it had to be a publicly notified consent application) but the actual plan it was based on was a fraud. Oh, and guess what - rate payers will be subsidising the road changes - again quite contrary to the Commissioner's conditions.
Enjoy those takeaways people - because you'll be paying for them twice, once over the counter and the other through your rates. To keep up on this crazy follow: www.facebook.com... and comment - curious to know how many others out there think this ain't how we do things here. If you're of the "oh, it'll be amazing and can't wait" or “but, its progress” brigade - please ignore this post as we already have your script, ok.
And the other tit-bit of news is that there is now yet another vacancy – the Thai takeaways is no more and also, NPD are holding off on consent application until the traffic stuff is sorted (ie Tram Rd access). And, the Property Manager is actually our new grocer too (!) – they couldn’t secure an anchor tenant - ouch.
On a personal note – I’ve had my second root canal work done today (so I ain’t happy) – the dentist called me ‘brave’ (lol) - and this ‘Village’ fiasco is WAY more painful.
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Rangiora after-hours clinic faces more delays
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
The wait continues for a promised North Canterbury after hours healthcare facility.
Work is yet to begin on the proposed new Rangiora Medical Centre at the Rangiora Health Hub on Ashley St, which was first proposed more than five years ago.
The Waimakariri District Council granted a resource consent for the project in 2022, while the building consent is still being processed.
A council spokesperson said the application was on hold while some civil construction details are resolved by the applicants’ consultants.
‘‘We hope to be able to grant the consent in the very near future.’’
The Ministry of Health entered into an agreement with South Link Health Group in 2021 to build the after hours facility, following a petition being presented to the former Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) two years earlier.
South Link Health Group is a network of 26 medical practises, and is responsible for funding and constructing the new facility.
It will include full radiology services (ultrasound, CT and MRI scans), GP services, a pharmacy, and urgent after hours healthcare.
A spokesperson for South Link Health said in December work was expected to begin on the site in March, with the medical centre on track to open in the first half of 2025.
In the meantime, limited after hours healthcare is available at Durham Health, Rangiora, and the Amberley Medical Centre, and at local pharmacies.
Residents can ring 111 in an emergency, contact their GP to speak to a triage nurse, call Healthline 0800 611116 for free advice from a nurse, or arrange online video consultations with a doctor (for a charge).
The after hours triage service is delivered by Whakarongarou and operates in North Canterbury, with access to a St John paramedic if a face to face assessment is required.
A rural after hours service, Ka Ora Telecare, offers phone or video consultations with a doctor. Go to kaora.co.nz/app/services/sub-services/3. The Pegasus 24 Hour Surgery in Christchurch is also available.
■ Public interest journalism funded through New Zealand on Air.
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