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669 days ago

No baths and quick showers only in parts of Waimakariri this weekend

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Residents in parts of Waimakariri have been told not to wash their cars or take baths this weekend, as work continues at a water treatment plant.

The request, from the district council, has been made to people living in Pegasus, Woodend, Ravenswood and Tuahiwi.

Householders have been advised to delay using washing machines and dishwashers and watering their gardens, because UV installation works at the Woodend-Pegasus treatment plant will reduce the amount of water available in reservoirs.

Residents are also being asked to take shorter showers.

UV light treatment is used to kill water contaminants, including viruses and bacteria.

A social media post by the council states: “Conserving water during this weekend will ensure that there is enough wai [water] in the reservoirs to cover all homes and to prevent outages.

“By delaying high water-use activities we can ensure that there aren’t any water outages to any of our community.

“Thank you for your understanding and your efforts.”

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15 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

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!

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1 day ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 73.5% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    73.5% Complete
  • 16.3% Hmm, maybe?
    16.3% Complete
  • 10.2% Yes!
    10.2% Complete
441 votes
1 day ago

Water Leak

Ray & Jan from Linwood

Hi, I have a water leak somewhere just been sent a bill from CCC
It's been going on since May, and I've just been told about it by CCC
Can anyone out there help me find this leak and fix it, please

You can email me at Madcow_46@hotmail.com or phone me on 0272223034