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Published on: 21st June 2010 PLAN ANGERS RESIDENTS OF MAPUA AND RUBY BAY PLAN ANGERS RESIDENTS OF MAPUA AND RUBY BAYAngry Mapua and Ruby Bay residents say the Tasman District Council is creating ‘‘climate-change hysteria’’ by closing off valuable coastal land to future subdivision. The council says the threat of erosion, floods and sea-level rise is so high, future development in the area needs to be pushed on to more elevated sites. It proposes banning residential and rural development on 126 hectares of land between Seaton Valley Rd and the coast, seaside Ruby Bay properties, Tahi St and part of Iwa St. Instead, the council wants houses to be built northwest of the village centre, between Aranui and Higgs roads and up Seaton Valley Rd. The plan has upset residents sitting on undeveloped coastal land. Released last week, the council’s plan for the region’s fastest-growing area outlines alternative areas for growth during the next 20 years. It outlines proposed zoning changes, green spaces, roading and cycle tracks, and was discussed by council staff and 50 residents during a public meeting in Mapua last night. Needs for Mapua and Ruby Bay by 2031 - Land for 264 new houses - More commercial and industrial land - Infrastructure for a population of 2450 people - Development away from coastal erosion (The Nelson Mail, Tuesday 15 June 2010) ISOLATED DOC HUT RESTOREDAn isolated back country hut in Kahurangi National Park once earmarked for relocation has been restored to its original condition by the Department of Conservation. The Ministry of Works six-bunk hut at Mackay Downs, in an untracked area 3.5 kilometres north of the Heaphy Truck, was built in 1970 as a base to assess and survey a proposed road link between Collingwood and Karamea. Built to 1970 New Zealand Forest Service specifications, the hut at Mackay Downs is considered significant, as it is believed to be the only hut of its design that has never been altered. Clad in galvanised iron, the hut has a kahikatea frame, a rimu floor, and a table made from beech. The hut is reached either by walking half the length of the Heaphy Track and then heading north between the Saxon and Mackay huts, or from Kahurangi Point on the northwest coast. Either way, it's an effort to get there. (The Nelson Mail, Tuesday 15 June 2010) NATIVE RESERVE ON THE CARDSSurplus land left over from the construction of the Ruby Bay bypass is likely to be turned into a multi-purpose native forest reserve. The Tasman District Council has agreed to look at buying about eight hectares of land near Dominion Rd from the New Zealand Transport Agency to create the reserve. The reserve proposal has been developed over the past nine months by the Mapua and District Community Association which put forward its case in the form of a lengthy report and maps during a recent council meeting. Valuations for a piece alongside the Dominion Stream and Chaytor Wetland total $228,000. A separate valuation is yet to be carried out for a slice of land running between the bypass and Dominion Rd. Mr Kennedy said council staff were investigating the option of subdividing a section of the land to cover the costs of the land purchase. (The Nelson Mail, Wednesday 16 June 2010) MUSICAL THEATRE CALLS FOR BIG HANDNelson Musical Theatre is appealing to the public for the first time in an effort to get its new $600,000 home finished. The new theatre and rehearsal space was donated by Marsden House and moved to Founders Heritage Park almost five years ago. Since then, it has been an uphill struggle to complete the building. President Ross Benbow said the building, a former Sunday school, was valued at just under $600,000, and the society had spent about $300,000 to refurbish it. Until now, renovations had been funded solely from the society's funds, loans from members, grants and donations of labour, he said. Nelson Musical Theatre is a registered charity. But is still needs $80,000 to finish the job. This includes installing adequate electrical equipment and applying for licences so the hall can operate. It features a large performance space, a kitchen, rehearsal space, and plenty of room for the society's many costumes and props. (The Nelson Mail, Wednesday 16 June 2010) THOUGHT FOR THE WEEKTime is the best teacher; unfortunately it kills all its students! |
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