Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Wanganui District Council, for the purpose of a hillclimb event by the Wanganui Car Club, proposes to close the following road to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period(s) indicated hereunder.

Road proposed to be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic:
Okoia Hill Road from 100m before the junction with Matarawa Valley Road to the top of the hill at No 2 Line.

Period of proposed closure:
Sunday, 1 August 2010, from 9.00am to 6.00pm.

During the proposed period of closure, the following provision will be made for ordinary vehicular traffic which would otherwise use this road: Access is via Matarawa Valley Road.

Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge notice of their objection and grounds thereof in writing, before 4 July 2010 at the office of the Council, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui.

Contract 1455 – Pensioner flat grounds maintenance east
Contract 1456 – Pensioner flat grounds maintenance west

Tenders are invited from suitably qualified contractors for these grounds maintenance contracts. The contracts have an initial period of three years. The work involves mowing and the maintenance of shrub and garden beds.

Tenders close for Contract 1455 and 1456 on Tuesday, 6 July 2010.

Contract 1454 – Kowhai Park maintenance

Tenders are invited from suitably qualified contractors for the grounds maintenance for Kowhai Park. The work involves turf mowing and maintenance, planting and garden bed maintenance, and general grounds maintenance to a high standard, fitting the status of Kowhai Park as one of Wanganui's premier parks and playgrounds.

Tenders close for Contract 1454 on Tuesday, 13 July 2010.

Tender documents for all of the above contracts are available from Tuesday, 15 June 2010, from the Customer Services Desk, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui, Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm.

Wanganui Wastewater Separation project
(Contractor B Bullock (2009) Ltd)

Karaka Street, at the intersection with Rangiora Street, will be closed from 7.00am to 7.00pm until Friday, 25 June 2010, for the purpose of installing a new stormwater pipeline.

Access to the Castlecliff Camp Ground will be via Matai Street/Karewa Street.

Vehicle access to residential properties on the closed section will be available at all times.

Road users are requested to follow the signposted detours whilst the closure is in operation.

Pursuant to Section 54(1) of the Reserves Act 1977 notice is hereby given of an intention to issue a ground lease and licence for the term of 9 years over 1377 square metres of land more or less, contained in Certificate of Title Volume 16D Folio 1044 described as Section 349 Right Bank Wanganui River and Certificate of Title Volume 16D Folio 1045 described as Section 348 Right Bank Wanganui River, on Somme Parade. This is for the purposes of the Wanganui Rowing Association Inc rowing shed, finish line structure and associated activities.

Written submissions, stating the grounds for objection to the issue of the lease and licence, should be sent to Kathryn Yorke, Property Officer, Wanganui District Council, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui.

The deadline for submissions is 4.00pm on Monday, 12 July 2010.

Further information relating to the issue of this notice can be obtained from Kathryn Yorke, Property Officer, phone (06) 349 0543 ext 8112.

Pursuant to Section 54 of the Reserves Act 1977, notice is hereby given of an intention to issue ground leases of land contained in Certificate of Title Volume 287 Folio 212 described as Parts of Sections 90, 91 and 92 on Deposited Plan 5408 also known as Wembley Park, as follows:

For Soccer Wanganui Trust facilities, 1136 square metres of land more or less, for the term of 9 years.

For Wanganui Archery Club clubrooms, 288 square metres of land more or less, for the term of 6 years.

For Wanganui Kennel Society 1968 Inc. clubrooms, 70 square metres of land more or less, for the term of 3 years.

Written submissions (stating the grounds for objection) to the issue of any of the above leases should be sent to Kathryn Yorke, Property Officer, Wanganui District Council, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui.

The deadline for written submissions is 4.00pm on Monday, 5 July 2010.

Further information relating to this notice can be obtained from Kathryn Yorke, phone (06) 349 0543 ext. 8112.

Public notice is hereby given in accordance with Clause 5 of the First Schedule of the Resource Management Act 1991 (The Act) that the Wanganui District Council has prepared Plan Change 18 to the Wanganui District Plan.

The Wanganui District Council notifies the Plan Change as follows:

Proposed Plan Change 18: Vehicle Crossings

Proposed Plan Change 18 seeks to remove the existing vehicle crossing rules that solely relate to traffic safety and to address the visual amenity effects on streetscapes that are caused by multiple vehicle crossings to access sites. By creating a maximum number of crossings per site, the plan intends to allow access to sites, while providing a safe and attractive environment for pedestrians, motorists and owners and occupiers of sites adjoining the road reserve.

Submission forms and copies of Plan Change are available for public inspection from the Customer Service Desk, Wanganui District Council, 101 Guyton Street, Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm, and from the District Library, Queens Park, Wanganui.

Submissions relating to any aspect of the Plan Change should be made in writing and on the prescribed form and addressed to:

Wanganui District Council
PO Box 637
101 Guyton Street
Wanganui

Or faxed to (06) 349 0000

Submissions close at 5.00pm, on Friday, 18 June 2010.

After the submission period has closed, the Council will prepare a summary of all decisions requested by the submissions. The Council will notify the availability of that summary and where the summary can be inspected. There is then an opportunity to make further submissions about any of the original submissions. The Council will hold a Hearing to the submissions. All persons who make a submission or further submission and who requested to be heard will be advised of the date, time and place of the Hearing. The Council will then make decisions on the submissions and further submissions. Any submitter or further submitter may refer the decision on their submission to the Environment Court.

If you have any queries or require further information please contact Rachel Pull, Wanganui District Council, phone (06) 349 0001 ext. 8131.

A grand occasion in the dress circle!

Blessed with some of the best views in the city, these three impressive properties will form the jewel in the crown of any portfolio or provide the perfect sun drenched setting for your dream home. View map (PDF, 70KB)

Positioned at the cul-de-sac end of Wanganui's much sought after Windsor Terrace, all three lots may be purchased collectively or separately, and are zoned for residential development.

Lot 1 – 4,920 m2 (title yet to issue)
Lot 3 – 1,240 m2 (title yet to issue)
Lot 4 – 1,200 m2 (title yet to issue)

Tender documents, to capitalise on this once in a lifetime opportunity, are available from the Property Group Reception, Wanganui District Council, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui, between 8.00am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, phone (06) 349 0001, fax (06) 349 0000.

For further information contact Tim Stubbs, phone 021 209 7871.

Tenders close on Tuesday, 22 June 2010.

Consumers are advised that automatic garden sprinklers can be used by all residents (irrespective of whether their house number is an odd or even number) between the following times:

7pm to 9pm During the hours of daylight saving
6pm to 8pm Outside the hours of daylight saving

Hand-held hoses can be used at any time.

Somme Parade between Dublin Street and Gloucester Street

Road works are being done in Somme Parade between Dublin Street and Gloucester Street from 18 January 2010 for an estimated period of three months.

The road works are necessary to address deficiencies in the existing road pavement, enable widening of the carriageway and alterations to intersection layouts for safety purposes. The completed works will make provision for cyclists. Motorists will notice significant improvements to road surface smoothness.

At times during the work, the public will experience unavoidable delays. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes around the perimeter of the road works.

Residents within the work zone will be informed of impending work via a letter drop and updated on progress during the project period.

Lake Wiritoa will be closed on the following dates.

The income threshold for rates rebate is $21,910 and the maximum allowable rebate is $550.

However, if your income exceeds $21,910 you could still be entitled to a rebate depending on the total cost of your rates and the number of dependents.

Eligibility for a rates rebate is determined by:

• the ratepayer's income for the previous tax year (year ended 31 March 2009)
• the amount of rates (both Wanganui District Council & Horizons Regional Council)
• the number of dependents

To assist you with your application, please bring in the following:

• evidence of all gross income for the tax year ended 31 March 2009 (this includes income from interest)
• your Wanganui District Council rates assessment for 2009/10
• your Horizons Regional Council rates assessment for 2009/10

Ratepayers need to apply to the Wanganui District Council for a rates rebate. Those who are eligible will then either have their rates reduced by the amount of the rebate, or receive a refund if the rates have been paid in full for the year. The Department of Internal Affairs reimburses the Council from Crown funds.