Christchurch residents restricted to watering gardens on alternate days
The Christchurch City Council has imposed water restrictions to ensure there is enough water for firefighting, after residents used an average of 400 litres each on Wednesday.
Under level one restrictions, residents at odd-numbered addresses can use their hoses, sprinklers, and garden irrigation systems before 3pm or after 9pm on odd dates, with residents at even-numbered addresses doing so on even dates.
“Watering gardens and lawns using irrigation systems, hoses and sprinklers is the real challenge - washing the car using a bucket, using a watering can in the garden, or filling a small paddling pool, on any day, is fine under level one restrictions," head of three waters Helen Beaumont says.
Level two water restrictions were introduced last month in Akaroa, Duvauchelle and Takamatua on Banks Peninsula, as the streams that supply drinking water to those towns had been especially low.
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Fun-raiser for PT in the Park
Help us raise money for a good cause!
Come for a bit of Quiz fun on the 27th of March at The Brewers Merivale ,$25/pp entry and food is provided.
PT in the Park was born after the Canterbury earthquakes when people couldn’t access their gyms. To this day, it still provides free access to a weekly workout for people who might not be able to afford a gym membership!
We are all volunteers, and any money we get through donations or fundraising efforts like this quiz go to maintenance and fuel for our truck and trailer and buying equipment to deliver amazing effective workouts!
Hey! If you are a local business and wish to donate products or services for us to auction on the day please get in touch!
info@ptinthepark.nz
Join us for Round the Backyard!
NZ's largest fun run goes virtual! Join us for the first-ever Ports of Auckland Round the Backyard - it’s a way for us all to band together while keeping safe in our own backyards.
You can walk, jog or run your own 8.4km course wherever you want - whether it be in your own backyard, neighbourhood or a nearby park.
There will be live leaderboards, an interactive course map and participant places in real-time, so you can have healthy rivalry between friends – all via a handy app!
Wanna learn more? Head to our website www.roundthebays.co.nz
Keep it up Aotearoa! 💕
It's been heartwarming to hear stories from across the North Island of people taking others into their home and sharing a cup of tea together or fixing them a meal.
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