Newsline 24 April 2025
Gym To Rise From The Ashes
Those who have been missing their workouts at the gym and squash courts will be glad to know that remedial work is on schedule and will begin on 28 April to restore the area damaged by a fire at the Event Centre in October last year.
Centrewood Park Road Open
Centrewood Park Road is open again after recent roadworks and sealing of 700m of the steep hill section up to the White Horse Monument. The upgrade was carried out to improve safety at the intersection with Parkers Bush Road and on the section of gravel road that was prone to corrugations and vehicle traction issues.
Poingdestres Bridge Open
Anglers will be happy to know Poingdestres Bridge is now open, and they can once again access the fishing grounds after more than 10 months of closure due to weaknesses found during a routine inspection. Game hunters will also be happy they can access the southern end of Wainono Lagoon in time for the upcoming duck shooting season.
Big Easy Track Upgrade
Walking and biking enthusiasts can look forward to an upgraded track on the lower bush section of The Big Easy as the Whitehorse Mountain Bike Riders have been awarded a Recreational Track Grant from Council for $10,000 excluding GST. M3 Contracting will carry out the work on approximately 550m of track.
Kia Ora And Farewell
The Beatles song Hello, Goodbye comes to mind with our new district signs that welcome and farewell visitors to our stunning region. We hope locals will feel a hint of pride when they drive past. The striking illustration by local artist Bill Scott represents our mountains and rivers and the bilingual text has a distinctly Kiwi flavour.
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