Inangahua Community Board meeting briefs:
From local democracy reporter Lois Williams:
* The tender for the $1.4 million upgrade of Reefton's water supply has gone to the Christchurch and Greymouth-based firm, Tru-Line Civil Ltd. Buller District Council will sign the contract with the company this week and work will start this month. The council has granted easements for the new pipework under The Strand and camping ground recreation reserve.
* An architect has been engaged to come up with a heritage look for new public toilets on Broadway. The council has chosen 'Permaloo' to replace the dilapidated toilet block, and build an accessible alternative.
* Some towns have fairy doors in their parks to entrance small children: Reefton will soon have mini-mine doors. Schoolchildren have helped design the decorative doors to be installed in the park area of The Strand, as a Toddler Walk.
* Fundraising has almost reached its target of $25,000 for Reefton's 150th public lighting anniversary - with a council community grant of $9900. Organisers are focusing on a week of celebrations and special events leading up to January 17. The Strand will be party central - with music, food stalls, dancing - and fireworks at the racecourse to top off the festival weekend.
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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72.9% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.1% Hmm, maybe?
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11% Yes!
🏨 Farewell to a Greymouth Icon 🏨
The historic Royal Hotel in Greymouth, a beloved landmark of the West Coast, is no more. The derelict building was demolished on Sunday, closing a chapter on nearly a century of memories.
We want to hear from you – will you miss this iconic building? 💭
Want more details? The Press has you covered.
Secure your homes over summer
Police are reminding people to keep their homes secure during the summer months.
Inspector Glenda Barnaby, Christchurch Area Prevention manager, says daytime burglaries are just as common as nightime burglaries.
“Burglaries can be committed at any time of the day, and coming into warmer months there is more opportunity for thieves."
"Although a majority of burglaries involve forced entry through windows and doors, we are starting to see more incidents at insecure premises. Police deal with cases where burglaries are committed in broad daylight, sometimes even while the victim is at home. Good weather means open doors and windows, which makes homes more vulnerable to burglars.”
Inspector Barnaby says there’s a few things people can do to reduce their changes of a burglary being committed.
⚠️ If you’re going outside for gardening, relaxing in the sun, or working in the garage, take a moment to lock your doors and secure your windows first.
⚠️ Do the same at night when you go to bed - keep your doors and windows secure and close your curtains. Fitting window stays means you can get a breeze coming through, while keeping your windows secure.
⚠️ Get to know your neighbours - let them know if you’re going away and look out for one another.”
If you see any suspicious activity, people or vehicles in your neighbourhood, don't hesitate to contact Police.
If you witness or suspect any illegal activity, please call 111 if it is happening now, or make a report through 105 either online or over the phone, if it is after the fact.
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