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Waste-to-energy plant opponents want Westland not Wasteland
A group of concerned Hokitika residents are fighting a proposed waste-to-energy plant near their town.
Renew Energy Ltd wants to build a waste-to-energy plant in Hokitika by 2022, which would burn 1000 tonnes of rubbish every day to create 28 mega watts of power, 410,000mgw of thermal energy. It … View moreA group of concerned Hokitika residents are fighting a proposed waste-to-energy plant near their town.
Renew Energy Ltd wants to build a waste-to-energy plant in Hokitika by 2022, which would burn 1000 tonnes of rubbish every day to create 28 mega watts of power, 410,000mgw of thermal energy. It would also create up to 60 direct jobs and 150 for construction.
Westland not Wasteland spokesman Mark Mellsop-Melssen said the group's aim was to stop the transport of waste to Westland for incineration.
What do you think? Should a waste-to-energy plant be built on the West Coast?
West Coast mayoralty races under way
It's the end of an era – after 15 years the Grey District will have a new mayor.
Four candidates have put in nominations to replace long-standing mayor Tony Kokshoorn.
Kokshoorn has held the role since his landslide win against incumbent Kevin Brown in 2004, and has been elected … View moreIt's the end of an era – after 15 years the Grey District will have a new mayor.
Four candidates have put in nominations to replace long-standing mayor Tony Kokshoorn.
Kokshoorn has held the role since his landslide win against incumbent Kevin Brown in 2004, and has been elected unopposed four times.
Grey district councillor Tania Gibson was the first to put her hand up for the position.
She will run against long-term councillor and Runanga businessman Cliff Sandrey, West Coast Regional Council chairman Andrew Robb, and Richard Osmaston, a former Nelson candidate who campaigns against the use of money.
Buller mayor Garry Howard is also standing down. Five candidates will compete for the position: current councillor and Westport dairy farmer Jamie Cleine, former long-serving mayor Pat O'Dea, Westport photographer Charlie Bruning, rap artist Aaron Intemann, and lawyer Doug Taffs.
In Westland, incumbent mayor Bruce Smith is seeking a second term. He is going up against two sitting councillors: Gray Eatwell and deputy mayor Latham Martin. Also fighting for the mayoral spot are Ryan Kennedy from Okarito and Hokitika joiner John Mitchell.
What do you think about plans to upgrade High St?
Businesses and property developers want the city council to hold off rebuilding a central Christchurch road until they have a chance to get established.
The Christchurch City Council received 90 submissions on its proposal for a $9.7 million revamp of three blocks of High St. The upgrade would … View moreBusinesses and property developers want the city council to hold off rebuilding a central Christchurch road until they have a chance to get established.
The Christchurch City Council received 90 submissions on its proposal for a $9.7 million revamp of three blocks of High St. The upgrade would resurface and beautify the street at the cost of 27 car parks and extend the tram lines into a new loop, allowing the heritage trailers to return. Construction is hoped to start mid-2020.
What do you think? Should there be more or fewer car parks?
Poll: Christchurch mayoral race
If the election was today, which Christchurch mayoral candidate would you vote for?
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2.3% Blair Anderson
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2.3% J T Anderson
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32.2% Lianne Dalziel
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1.1% Jim Glass
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2.3% Tubby Hansen
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1.7% Robin McCarthy
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0.6% Stephen McPaike
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17.2% John Minto
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35.6% Darryll Park
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0.6% Sam Park
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1.1% Adrian Schonborn
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2.3% Peter Wakeman
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0.6% Aaron White
Bishopdale intersection
A Christchurch community board has sided with 834 residents who are calling for traffic lights to be installed at the Harewood, Breens and Gardiners roads intersection.
The Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board unanimously decided on Saturday to recommend lights be installed, despite council… View moreA Christchurch community board has sided with 834 residents who are calling for traffic lights to be installed at the Harewood, Breens and Gardiners roads intersection.
The Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board unanimously decided on Saturday to recommend lights be installed, despite council staff opposing the idea.
Council staff asked the board not to favour traffic lights because an independent safety review said lights were likely to increase the chance of a serious or fatal crash. Staff recommended changes to the configuration of the intersection, but this was not favoured by the board.
A final decision will be made by the council, following a recommendation from the infrastructure, transport and environment committee.
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