10:35am update Monday: flooding
For a live map of current road closures:
ccc.govt.nz...
10.35am: The Christchurch Civil Defence controller advises that the State of Emergency is likely to remain in place today. Civil Defence are waiting to assess any impact from the next high tide, which is due at 5.08pm. By the time any impact is known it will be night time. Civil Defence will reassess the situation about the State of Emergency tomorrow (Tuesday) morning.
9.55am: If your property has been affected by flooding, please contact the Council by phone on 0800 800 169 or(03) 941 8999, or by email. We need your details so we can make sure you get the assistance available.
Western Valley Rd on Banks Peninsula remains closed due to a bridge wash-out.
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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72.3% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.1% Hmm, maybe?
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11.6% Yes!
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