1148 days ago

Northland residents warned to move to higher ground after earthquakes hit off the east coast of NZ

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Hi Auckland neighbours,

Did you feel the quake this morning?

If so, what was it like?

What was your reaction?

A magniture 8.1 earthquake off the coast of New Zealand triggered a tsunami warning for Northland.

The earthquake struck near the Kermadec Islands at 8.28am, with people in certain eastern areas of the North Island told to go immediately to high ground.

A 7.4 magnitude quake also hit near the Kermadec Islands struck about 6.40am, at a depth of about 56km.

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More messages from your neighbours
4 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.4% Yes
    91.4% Complete
  • 8.2% No
    8.2% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below!
    0.4% Complete
1210 votes
1 day ago

Lest we forget...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.

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1 day ago

Pt Chevalier Residents Association

Sarah from Point Chevalier

Join the new Pt Chevalier Residents’ Association (PCRA) and help make our community an even better place to live.

Want to get directly involved? Join the PCRA Committee
Do you live in Pt Chev, enjoy working with others, and would like to represent our community? All candidates over 16 years of age welcome. Go to the website below to access the nomination form.
Deadline for nominations: 6pm on Sunday 12 May

"Candidates Forum" and inaugural PCRA get-together
Meet the people who want to represent our community, find out more, and sign up as a member of the PCRA.
Date: Sunday 19 May, 3-4pm
Venue: Pt Chev Bowling Club, 25 Dignan St

Stay in touch
To join the PCRA and receive regular updates on news and events, please fill in the form on the website.

PCRA Website: sites.google.com...

Have a burning question about the PCRA?
Email us at PtChevRA@gmail.com