June 2017 • Issue 95

Dog registrations p2 The Lyric Theatre project p3 Rules for flying drones p4

Keeping you up to date with news from Buller District Council

ConnectDerby Street mains upgrade almost complete

The latest upgrade of Derby Street is nearing completion.

Road sealing was completed at the beginning of this month, and the Contractor will now complete the resurfacing of the footpath over the next couple of weeks.This contract has involved the installation of a new water mains, storm water mains and sewer mains, as well as the resurfacing of the road and footpath. Traffic islands have been installed at the intersections of Bentham and Disraeli Streets for traffic calming and pedestrian safety.The remaining section of Derby Street from Disraeli Street to the railway lines is scheduled to be completed over the 2017/18 financial year.

Punakaiki boil water notice liftedThe Punakaiki boil water notice has now been lifted following the installation of new filtration media.

The new PCDM (porous ceramic dual media) filtration media was installed into the existing filter a few weeks ago. The upgrade of the filter media will enable the treatment plant to filter raw water more effectively during periods of moderate to heavy rainfall. This will ensure the plant meets the Drinking Water Standards and should eliminate the need for future boil water notices in the Punakaiki area.

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Unleashed and/or wandering animals pose a significant safety risk to stock grazing in the lease blocks around the airport and are subsequently a threat to flight safety.

The Westport Airport Authority wishes to remind the public that any wandering or unleashed animals (except those working animals under the control of Landcorp staff) found on airport property will be detained and subsequently collected by Animal Control. If an animal poses an immediate risk other measures may be applied as required. Similarly, any animal that is sighted being allowed to run inside airport property (with the owner present) also poses a threat to flight safety. Consequently, steps will be taken to ensure the animal is contained and owners reminded that under the Civil Aviation Act Section 51 it is an offence to trespass on airport property. Deliberate offences and failure to abide by requests to remain outside the airport boundary are liable for conviction and imprisonment.The Authority also wishes to remind the public that it is an offence under Civil Aviation Rule 19.355 to interfere with any of the barriers or protections in place on airport land, including barrier fencing and electric fence units. Offences will result in an infringement fee and/or conviction.The Authority has a primary duty to provide safe and secure passage for those utilising the airport services.  We appreciate your ongoing cooperation in these matters.

2017/18 registration is fast approaching and all dog owners should receive their forms to register dog/s by mid/late June.

Please notify us if any of the following has changed for you –

• You have moved address• Your contact details have changed• You have a new dog or one has passed away• Your details need to be amended• If your dog has been chipped or

desexed

If you wish to set up payments for your dog/s registration or you wish to discuss any dog related matters, please give us a call.We are also in Reefton weekly and are able to microchip your dog at the Reefton Service centre. Please remember this is a legal requirement.

Call the Animal Control Team on 0800 087 239 or 03 788 9111

Pictured is Rob Stoddard with his dog Cooper, who was adopted from the pound three months ago.

Rob had been looking for a dog for quite some time and loves the collie breed. He believes that it’s important to support Animal Control in the rehoming of dogs and was happy to take Cooper home.Cooper now has a wonderful home and enjoys spending his days with Rob at work.Rob encourages anyone looking for a dog to talk to Council’s Animal Control Officers about giving a deserving dog in the pound a second chance at life. If you would like to find out more about rehoming a dog from the pound, give the Animal Control team a call.Contact the Animal Control team on 0800 087 239 or 788 9111.

Dog registrations

A new life for Cooper

Wandering stock arisk to flight safety

From June to August 2017, Statistics NZ will be out and about all over the country, checking 1.8 million addresses, to make sure they have a high quality address list ready for the census in March 2018.

Approximately 300 staff will be working on this project. They will be carrying Statistics NZ identification and wearing Statistics NZ branded jackets while they are working. Between the 12 June and 14 July 2017 Statistics New Zealand staff will be on the West Coast to make sure the address list they have developed is on track, and they will be checking addresses in our community.

Statistics NZ preparing for Census

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News from Buller District Libraries

A number of years ago when Council introduced the Vision 2010 projects, one of the rural projects identified for the Seddon ward was the Lyric Theatre in Granity.

The Lyric Theatre is a prominent multi-purpose community building that houses various activities in the northern Buller area. A total of $80,000 was allocated to upgrade this facility. Work got underway quickly with this project and a lot of electrical work in particular was completed. However, the building was significantly damaged during Cyclone Ita in April 2014 – this included the roof being completely ripped off. After this event, the plan had to change, and significant earthquake strengthening to the building was now also a major priority. This project has been driven by passionate group of community volunteers who have also sought additional funding from various external organisations to enable work to proceed.Since April 2014, remaining Vision 2010 funding from Council was used for earthquake strengthening plans and implementation of this work to be carried out. The project of upgrading the theatre is not finished, however all of the funding from Council has now been expended. Council would like to congratulate those who have been involved in this wonderful project for all their hard work in securing their community asset for the future.

Vision 2010The Lyric Theatre project

There is a lot happening at the Westport Library for the children.

Book Buddies – Is a book club and more, for school aged children. Book Buddies meet every Tuesday after school during term time.

Digimaniax – Is basic coding using coding toys, stop/go animation and digital creativity. Digimaniax is after school on the second Tuesday of the month.

Lego club – We have a huge amount of Lego. Lego Club is after school on the first Thursday of the month.

During each school holidays, special art and craft sessions happen in the meeting room. During the July holidays, there will be an activity happening most days.

Like our Facebook page to keep up with all the goings onwww.facebook.com/BullerDistrictLibrary

Westport Community PatrolWould you like to help keep our community safe?Do you have some spare time you could afford to assist the Police and community?

Consider joining the Westport Community Patrol

This is non-confrontational ‘eyes and ears ‘ only. Training will be given. Westport Community Patrol is part of a voluntary group, Community Patrols of New Zealand.If you are interested in joining the patrol, or would like further information please contact

Marty PriceTasman District RepresentativeEmail Tasman@cpnz.org.nz or Mobile 021 102 6406

www.cpnz.org.nz

Westport office 6-8 Brougham St, PO Box 21, Westport 7866 t. 03 788 9111 or 0800 807 239Reefton office 66 Broadway, PO Box 75, Reefton 7851 t. 03 732 8821 or 0800 808 82124 hr Noise Control Services – t. 03 788 9115 24 hr Animal Control Services – t. 03 788 9115After hours Operations emergencies – Westport 03 788 9119 Reefton 03 732 8092

www.bullerdc.govt.nz

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MeetingsYou are warmly invited to attend the Council meetings listed below.Please note some venues are yet to be confirmed or maybe subject to change.Please contact Council to confirm venues closer to the meeting date.

COUNCILMeetings are held at the Council Chambers, Palmerston Street, Westport

• 28 June 2017 starting at 5pm • 19 July 2017 starting at 5pm*• 23 August 2017 starting at 5pm• 27 September 2017 starting at 5pmIf you have any queries about the above Council meetings, or would like to indicate your interest in speaking during the public forum, please contact Linda Pablecheque, linda@bdc.govt.nz or 03 788 9642.

INANGAHUA COMMUNITY BOARDMeetings are held at the Reefton i-Site Visitor Centre, Broadway, Reefton unless otherwise stated

• 4 July 2017 starting at 5pm• 1 August 2017 starting at 5pm• 3 October 2017 starting at 5pmIf you have any queries about the above meeting, or would like to indicate your interest in speaking at the public forum, please contact Mary Wilson, mary@bdc.govt.nz or 03 788 9618.

FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEEMeetings are held at the Council Chambers, Palmerston Street, Westport, unless otherwise stated

• 12 July 2017 starting at 5pm*• 9 August 2017 starting at 5pm• 13 September 2017 starting at 5pm

RISK & POLICY COMMITTEEMeetings are held at the Council Chambers, Palmerston Street, Westport, unless otherwise stated

• 9 August 2017 starting at 6.30pm

GRANTS COMMITTEEMeetings are held at the Council Chambers, Palmerston Street, Westport, unless otherwise stated

• 9 August 2017 starting at 4pm• 20 September 2017 starting at 4pm

* New venue to be confirmed.

Drones, UAVs or model aircraft are fun and can also be a useful tool. However they are aircraft and users need to make themselves aware of the CAA rules around their use.

If you own a drone make sure you know the ‘part 101 ‘ rules. These can be found at www.caa.govt.nz/rpas – the list below are rule highlights but NOT a complete list –

· Fly the aircraft so it isn’t a hazard to other aircraft, property and people· Fly only in daylight· Ensure you are able to see the aircraft with your own eyes (not through binoculars,

monitor or smartphone) or have a second person with you as an observer· Have consent from the people you are flying over· Have consent from the owner of the land you are flying over· Have knowledge of airspace, especially restrictions applying in the area you want to fly· Fly no closer than 4kms from the Westport Aerodrome (or any other uncontrolled

aerodrome)· Give way to all manned aircraft· Never fly over or near wildfire or anywhere near electricity transmission pylons.· Fly your aircraft no higher than 120m (400ft) above ground level

This is NOT a complete list of rules and there are some exceptions for what’s known as a ‘shielded operation’ so for more information check out the CAA website and/or drop in and talk to or email Sonia at Buller District Council, sonia@bdc.govt.nz. The pleasure of flying a drone or model aircraft is available to anyone but we all just need to be smart about their use and responsibly apply the safety rules.

Rules and guidelines for flying drones