NETWORKERS NZ - CONNECTING BUSINESSPEOPLE

The Networkers NZ is a local business networking organisation that has four groups in the Selwyn area. The aim of the organisation is to connect communities of like-minded businesspeople with each other to support and grow their businesses.

It’s with the help of the facilitators, who are also local business owners, that the group supports their members and the wider business community. The facilitators live local to their groups, which gives them a unique stand in seeing and supporting those in their local community thrive.

Facilitators, Ann-Maree Ozanne and Prue McCaughan live and run their businesses within the Selwyn district. They love where they live, the people they’re surrounded by on a day-to-day basis, the community as a whole and they want to see everyone succeed and work together. To do this they both wanted to give back to the business community by facilitating business networking groups to bring local businesspeople together. These supportive meetings allow people to make genuine connections, celebrate successes together and move through any challenges with the help of their colleagues within a positive culture allowing everyone to succeed.

The groups have people from many industries that come together. Those working from home comment on how the group becomes their local whanau, giving them a sense of belonging and a place to enjoy the company of others.

Do you live locally or have a local business? Would you like to grow it by meeting and connecting with a group of other businesspeople?

Get in touch with The Networkers NZ for your free two week trial.

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Golden Anniversary

Canterbury’s Mt Hutt Ski Area is gearing up to celebrate its golden anniversary with a four-day celebration, from August 24th27th.

Ski Area Manager James McKenzie said, “Mt Hutt has operated for fifty phenomenal years, and the anniversary will take locals and visitors down memory lane, with a huge range of unique events, tributes, history, parties and music in the pipeline.

“It’s going to be a proud and nostalgic week for the team, our Methven community and our loyal Canterbury skiers and riders.

“It’s not only a chance to celebrate this very special mountain but also the people who have been part of the journey throughout the years,” James concluded.

Mt Hutt’s first year started with a humble rope tow in 1973. In

1980, the first chairlift ‘Towers Triple Chair’ was installed and in 2005, ‘The Summit 6’ Chairlift started spinning. Come 2021, Mt Hutt became home to New Zealand’s first eight-seater chairlift, ‘The Nor’West Express’. The mountain has proudly been voted New Zealand’s best ski resort eight years running at the World Ski Awards.

The team at Mt Hutt has been drawing up anniversary plans for months, working on a programme that appeals to a wide range of people, to encourage a week-long stay in Canterbury.

Iconic Kiwi rock legends Dragon will headline a free Welcome

‘Light Up Party’ kicking off the first night of celebrations in Methven on August 24th, coupled with a tractor and lantern parade.

Over the following three days, Mt

Hutt will host a slew of special events including some ‘fiftieth’ challenges.

The celebration will also include late night stargazing at Ōpuke Thermal Pools and Spa, an alumni event and lots of exciting onmountain fun.

Come Saturday a rail jam and family activities will be kicking off in Methven, followed by Canterbury favourite White Out Festival, with headline act yet to be announced. The celebrations will close out with an iconic Mt Hutt Moonski and fireworks display. Future announcements and details will be made in the coming weeks via Mt Hutt’s website and social media channels.

Mt Hutt is scheduled to open on June 9th, 2023.

Building Applications

Change is coming for those who are applying for a consent to build on land that is still going through subdivision consent process.

From June 6th, people building on newly subdivided land will be able to apply for a building consent only after the developer has received the Council’s final approval that any of the outstanding conditions of their subdivision resource consent have been complied with. The latter is known as ‘section 224(c) certificate’.

“We are changing the process to ensure all the subdivision consent requirements, in particular in regards to mitigating any natural hazards, are met before the building consent is issued,” commented Tim Harris, Selwyn

District Council Group Manager Development and Growth.

“Processing a subdivision consent is a complex matter that requires the Council to make a number of significant decisions, in particular in regards to what natural hazards, such as flooding, may affect the land, how the subdivision may impact surrounding land and infrastructure, and how all of this should be mitigated,” Tim added. Following on from the cyclone Gabrielle and the general increased frequency of severe weather and flooding events due to climate change, there is heightened concern about building on flood-prone land.

“We are also seeing an increase in the number of subdivisions occurring in areas affected by natural hazards. Our Council has decided to help address this by changing its approach to managing consents. A number of other councils are already doing this, so it’s not new,” continued Tim.

“It is also about providing certainty to landowners of any conditions and requirements on building on the land that may be imposed as part of the subdivision process,” Tim concluded.

There will be some exceptions on a case-by-case basis, conditional on early engagement between the developers and the Council’s building, planning and infrastructure teams reaching agreement on specific conditions.

5695 West Coast Rd, Springfield HOUSE & BUSINESS

• Set on 3695m2 section, includes a three bedroom home, open-plan living with a studio and covered carport. Property fully fenced.

• Café: 237m2 (approx.) industrial kitchen, staff room, store room and single lockable garage. Consent in place, chattels inc.

• Garages/workshop: 109m2 (approx.) two roller doors, polished concrete floors, toilet and hand basin.

For Sale By Negotiation Plus GST (if any)

32 Warrens Road, Greendale ‘LITEN VIK’

• What a wonderful opportunity here on 8.0937ha with peace and privacy.

• Five bedroom home with two living areas, neatly nestled in a mature garden setting of trees and shrubs and a swimming pool.

• Four-bay shed with a small set of sheep yards and cattle yards, eight paddocks with a side lane, all good shelter and very tidy.

For Sale By Negotiation Plus GST (if any)

9 Thorndon Close, Kirwee

Quality On Thorndon

• A rare find set on 2.0080ha this immaculate property will tick every box.

• Offering five bedrooms, superior living and dining area, a kitchen of dreams and excellent indoor outdoor living.

• A large versatile two door lock up shed, plus a three-bay implement shed.

• A must to view.

• Price indication $1.35M to $1.45M

• Please phone for scheduled viewing time: Min Cookson 027 249 5417 Jannetta Thomas 021 256 629

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Kate Warren Senior Associate

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