9 April Boat Ramps Closed April 9, 2020 By Waimakariri District Council Community, Life Style, Local Government Waimakariri District Council will be taping off all their boat ramps in the District. They will remain closed throughout Alert Level 4 and is in line with advice from the government that people should avoid water activities like boating, swimming or surfing while in lockdown. “As tempting as it might be to hitch the boat up to the car and take your bubble out on the water this isn’t a good idea. We need people to stay close to home, exercise safely and follow government guidelines,” says Greenspace Manager Grant MacLeod. This includes: Kairaki Beach ramp by sailing club building Raven Quay ramp off Murphy Park Cure Boat Club ramp opposite the Coastguard ramp on south side of Kaiapoi River Askeaton Park boat ramp Related Articles Beach access closed to comply with physical distancing Waimakariri District Council have today closed beach access ways. The decision was made in line with advice from the government in discouraging unnecessary travel and keeping physical distancing limits in place. “We appreciate that many people would have been looking forward to accessing the beaches but already there has been a wave of people from our District and others heading to our beaches. “The beaches are great places to get some fresh air but we all have ... Kairaki Beach Access Closed The Kairaki Beach vehicle access has been closed today to comply with advice from the Government to discourage any activity that may result in an emergency services callout. Vehicles spotted on the beach are causing concern that some people are not following Alert Level 4 guidelines. To prevent this activity, the entrance has been temporarily fenced off. While people who live locally may still walk to their local beach also following physical distancing rules, driving on ... Air Force 2 takes to the water Alpine Jet Thrills launched an airboat in the Waimakariri last Saturday as the first step in attracting locals to this unique adventure. Set to open for the summer, the ride of a lifetime in the modified airboat will take passengers in places where even jet boats can’t go. Air Force 2 ready for service Paul Mullan took seven lucky volunteers up-river on its first trip from under the motorway bridge in the Waimakariri Regional Park, for a ... Kaiapoi River Carnival 2020 Paddleboards and kayaks will be all part of the fun on the Kaiapoi River in the Hazeldine Construction & Visit Waimakariri Kaiapoi River Carnival and Boat Show next Sunday. Organisers are calling for entries hoping competition will be fierce amongst competitors in the Blackwell’s paddle board race, the WDC Kayak race and the Port & Eagles Walk The Plank. There are prizes to be won and entry forms for these fun events, as well as the ... The Launch of Kaiapoi Rescue On December 1st 2019 we were fortunate enough to be invited to take part in the official launch of Kaiapoi Rescue, the Coast Guard North Canterbury’s new rescue vessel. The following is taken from the speech prepared by John Thompson, Vice President and SAR Manager Coastguard North Canterbury Previously Waimakariri-Ashley - A brief history 1-12-2019 The unit was first formed as Waimak – Ashley Rescue Lifeboat Society in 1978 after two separate fatal boating accidents occurred on ... Community Spaces at Alert Level 2 Alert Level 2 will see a lot more of our places and spaces open for use by the public including playgrounds, skate parks, dog parks, tennis courts, basketball courts, sports areas and boat ramps. Grant MacLeod, Greenspace Manager says, “We know that people have been looking forward to this new freedom after lockdown, especially parents, children and dog owners. But we ask you to be sensible – keep your distance and practice safe hygiene. If ...