Additional steps to strengthen the Government’s action combatting firearms violence have been taken today with the introduction of the Firearms Prohibition Order Legislation Bill into Parliament. The Bill adds a further layer of protection for the public by prohibiting high risk offenders from accessing, being around, or using firearms and ammunition magazines. Breaching the conditions…
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Further measures introduced to crack down on firearms violence – Poto Williams
The Government is committed to reducing firearms violence with further changes made to our gun laws taking effect from today said Minister of Police Poto Williams. The Arms Amendment Regulations 2021 comes into force and is one of the many changes made by the Royal Commission of Inquiry (ROI) into the March 2019 terrorist attack…
Fee changes coming as new budget is introduced
Fees and charges for some Christchurch City Council-run services and facilities will change over the coming months. The fee changes were signalled earlier this year when Christchurch City Council consulted the public on its 2021-31 Long Term Plan. From 1 July, some hireage fees for community facilities will change. “We have simplified our criteria for…
Water restrictions introduced across Christchurch city
From today, the use of hoses, sprinklers and garden irrigation systems is permitted only on alternate days. No water can be used outdoors on any day between 3pm and 9pm. Several consecutive days of hot weather are forecast for the city, with little rain predicted in the long-term forecast. This is expected to push up…
MyWay introductory fares to cease; longer summer hours introduced
MyWay introductory fares to cease; longer summer hours introduced Having offered an introductory $2 adult fare since its launch, Timaru’s MyWay by Metro on-demand public transport service will adjust fares from Monday 23 November. Our public transport community engagement advisor Isabelle Bromham says that the new fares reflect the pricing required to test whether this…