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Update ex-tropical Cyclone Gita Wednesday 12.05am: Christchurch received about 50 per cent less rain on Tuesday night than forecast and high tide has passed without any major incidents. There are no reports of any properties in Christchurch flooding above floor level. Read more at NEWSLINE: www.ccc.govt.nz...
Update ex-tropical Cyclone Gita 10.50pm:
Rainfall in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula tonight has been significantly lower than forecast. We are still monitoring the effects of the high tide and will bring you more information as it comes to hand.
Read more at NEWSLINE: www.ccc.govt.nz...
Update 7.45pm: Very heavy rainfall is expected across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula between now and midnight. Forecasts suggest we could get as much rain over the next three to four hours as we have had all day. These heavy falls will coincide with the high tide and are likely to cause flooding.
Update Cyclone Gita 6.20pm: A Civil Defence Centre will be open from 8pm at the Pioneer Sport and Recreation Centre for anyone who needs assistance.
People self-evacuating are encouraged to stay with friends and family if possible.
Individual schools in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula will decide whether they open tomorrow. Please contact your school directly to find out if they will be open.
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...
Update 5:00pm: If you are in a flood-prone area and are considering using sandbags to protect your property please look here bit.ly...
Update 4.20pm: Lianne Dalziel Christchurch Mayor has declared a State of Emergency for Christchurch City, which includes Banks Peninsula, due to the impacts of ex-tropical Cyclone Gita.
For live updates head to Newsline:bit.ly...
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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.
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