He said Friday s fire was a “dreadfully sad indictment on so many players”, particularly regional council Environment Canterbury (ECan). “For too long they have left this issue unresolved or even managed to minimise the risk of a large scale fire . by being the responsible party to the situation they are the accountable party.”
Craig Newman
The smoke could be seen from nearby towns, including Christchurch 45km away. Accountability Action planned to lodge an application next week to take ECan to the Environment Court, he said. Fenz said fire crews from Amberley, Waipara, Woodend, Waikari, Sefton, Rangiora and a command unit from Christchurch fought the blaze, which produced “thick black smoke”.
Tracey King is not able to drive because of her vision impairment. Bishopdale resident Tracey King has a vision impairment and is unable to drive. She tends to use four routes that previously had a blue, red, white, or green bus. “The bus has literally got to be on top of me before I see the number, so having the same colour, you re forever going to be stopping buses all the time,” she said. “You actually feel disempowered . like you re not a part of society.”
ALDEN WILLIAMS/Stuff
King says teal is not most ideal colour contrast-wise either. At Riccarton Mall on a Friday night, just before 6pm, four buses travelling four different routes were scheduled to arrive within five minutes.
New Canterbury bus colour not welcomed by elderly and disabled stuff.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from stuff.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.