Issue No. 8 - 28th July 2001
International Year of Volunteers
Wanganui's Civil Defence organisation relies on the contribution of many volunteers during a Civil Defence event.

Volunteers play a significant role in our community and this year recognises their value through the International Year of Volunteers.

International Year of Volunteers (IYOV) is a United Nations-designated year devoted to the promotion, recognition, networking and facilitation of volunteers and volunteerism worldwide.

A volunteer is defined as a person who chooses to offer or perform a service without receiving a financial reward.

The role of volunteers in contributing to community wellbeing is recognised and valued by local government in New Zealand. More than a million New Zealanders volunteer their time to support environmental, welfare and recreational needs, as well as health and education.

There are four main goals for the Year:

  • Recognition of volunteers and volunteer action.
  • Promotion of volunteerism and the great contributions of volunteers.
  • Facilitation of volunteer opportunities for people who want to volunteer, for people who need volunteers and for groups that want to help make it happen.
  • Enhanced networking opportunities of all people involved with issues of voluntary activity.

IYOV invites people to get involved in volunteering and to share their talents and time.

Volunteers assist the Council in many areas. In future issues of Community Link, we will be telling you more about how volunteers help the Council and our community.

If you would like more information, please contact Rosemary Hovey, Community Development Manager, phone 349 0001 or email rosemaryh@wanganui.govt.nz.

Whanganui Regional Museum - free entry day

Entry to Whanganui Regional Museum will be free on Sunday, July 29, between 1.00pm and 4.30pm.

Discover New Zealand ceramics with experts Helen and Basil Slater
and take a look at Denis Jones' bronze pencil sharpeners.

This week's Council Meetings

  • Works and Transport
    2.00pm Tuesday 31 July 2001
  • Community Services
    2.00pm Wednesday 1 August 2001
  • Finance and Administration
    2.00pm Thursday 2 August 2001


Unless otherwise noted, the meetings will commence at 2.00pm in Committee Room 2, 1st Floor, Municipal Office Building, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui.

Agendas are available at the Help Desk, Municipal Office Building, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui and the Wanganui District Library two working days prior to the meeting.

The Council welcomes members of the public to attend its meetings.

 

 
Caring for your textiles

'Caring for your textiles' is the theme of the Whanganui Regional Museum's next event in the Heritage Alive 2001 programme. Museum Collection Manager Trish Nugent will talk about textiles at the Museum's Davis Lecture Theatre at 2.00pm on Tuesday, August 7.

Amendment to Wanganui Bylaw
Part 23: Traffic

The Wanganui District Council hereby gives notice that it intends to amend the above By-law.

Special Order

THAT the Wanganui District Council, in pursuance and exercise of the powers and authorities vested in it by the Local Government Act 1974 and its amendments, and all other acts, powers and authorities enabling it, resolves by way of Special Order to amend "Wanganui District Bylaw 1995 Part 23, Traffic".

The purpose of the amendment is to prohibit the hire of vehicles parked in or on any road or public place.

AND THAT the amendment come into effect on, and as from, 15 August 2001.

Public Inspection

Copies of the Special Order will be available for public inspection at the Help Desk, Ground Floor, Municipal Office Building, during working days between the hours of 8.00am and 5.00pm weekdays and at the District Library during its opening hours

Notice of Requirement for Designation
Section 169 Resource Management Act 1991

The Wanganui District Council has received a notice of requirement for a designation as described below. The notice and accompanying information may be viewed at the Wanganui District Council offices during normal office hours.

Requiring Authority: Ministry of Education.
Description of Requirement: To include a new designation for a "School".
Location of Property Affected by the Requirement: Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Tupoho, 18 Cross Street, Wanganui being legally described as Lot 1 DP 88935 and Lot 2 DP 88290.

The requirement will or may affect you as follows: Effects relating to noise, traffic and visual amenity.

Submissions on the requirement may be made in writing by any person and should be made to the Chief Executive Officer, Wanganui District Council, PO Box 637, Wanganui. A submission form and explanation is available at Environmental Services at the above offices. Submissions will be received by the Council until 4.00pm on Friday, 24 August 2001.

Any submission must be dated, signed, and include the following:

1. Your name, postal address, telephone and facsimile number.
2. Details of the notice in respect of which you are making the submission, including location.
3. Whether you support or oppose the notice.
4. Your submission, with reasons.
5. The recommendation you wish the Council to make.
6. Whether you wish to be heard in support of your submission.

A copy of your submission must also be served as soon as reasonably practicable on the requiring authority whose address for service is:
Ministry of Education
c/- Opus International Consultants Limited
PO Box 654
WANGANUI

Attention: Hamish Lampp

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