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3076 days ago

Flooding: important update for all Christchurch and Banks Peninsula residents

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Several wastewater pump stations have been flooded and are not keeping up with the inflow so wastewater is overflowing into streets. Please limit water use that produces wastewaster like flushing, washing and showering until the rain has stopped for a few hours. Please keep water use to a minimum. … View moreSeveral wastewater pump stations have been flooded and are not keeping up with the inflow so wastewater is overflowing into streets. Please limit water use that produces wastewaster like flushing, washing and showering until the rain has stopped for a few hours. Please keep water use to a minimum. This applies to everyone in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.

3076 days ago

Local state of emergency declared

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has declared a local state of emergency in Christchurch as a precautionary measure to allow us to prepare fully for any issues that may arise with the high tide due this afternoon. The declaration will enable us to work with multiple agencies to respond, and … View moreChristchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has declared a local state of emergency in Christchurch as a precautionary measure to allow us to prepare fully for any issues that may arise with the high tide due this afternoon. The declaration will enable us to work with multiple agencies to respond, and quickly evacuate people should the need arise.

Our Civil Defence Centre is re-opening again at midday today.

People self-evacuating should call the Council’s Call Centre on 0800 800 169 or 03 941 8999 to register their details so we can keep them updated.

Visit NEWSLINE for live weather updates www.ccc.govt.nz...

3077 days ago

Ewww - are you in the 10% who doesn’t do this?

FreshChoice New Zealand

Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!

- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us … View more
Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!

- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us are getting less than 5 hours sleep each night?
- The most common kiwi stress relief is to exercise! Coming in at a close second was .. of course .. FOOD!

Want to see what else we found out? Like how frequently we are washing our hands...?!

Check out all our interesting findings from the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017 here!
Check out the results!

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3077 days ago

Pet sitting in this icky storm

Elnaz from Sydenham

Hey everybody,

If you are going away during this horrible weather, please don't leave your pets at home alone!

Myself and flatmate Tegan will gladly keep your pet company while you are gone.

Anything from feeding your cat to keeping your dog with us at our house and taking it for … View more
Hey everybody,

If you are going away during this horrible weather, please don't leave your pets at home alone!

Myself and flatmate Tegan will gladly keep your pet company while you are gone.

Anything from feeding your cat to keeping your dog with us at our house and taking it for walks while we're at it :)
We can come to you or you can come to us!

No hassle, reliable and experienced with a range of animals.

Call or text me on 020 413 63312 or send me a message on here :)

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3077 days ago

Highest tide ever recorded - CCC flooding update

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Response teams have headed out to Opawa and Southshore to check on residents and let them know that a welfare centre has opened at Linwood College if they need somewhere to go tonight.

Contractors have arrived at Southshore with the fill to close up low points where water has got through.

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Response teams have headed out to Opawa and Southshore to check on residents and let them know that a welfare centre has opened at Linwood College if they need somewhere to go tonight.

Contractors have arrived at Southshore with the fill to close up low points where water has got through.

Information in from NIWA shows this afternoon's tide was the highest ever recorded at Bridge St. At this stage, we believe the record-breaking level was due to a low pressure weather system coming on top of a spring tide, and heavy rainfall. Although the spring tide and rainfall were expected, the unusually low pressure wasn't forecast. This accounted for 0.4M of the tidal height. Preliminary assessment is that this extreme tide level may be equivalent to a 1/200 year event (a probability of occurring once in every 200 years).

We are keeping a close eye on the high tide due around 3am tomorrow. At this stage we don't expect this to be as high as this afternoon's high tide, but we will post an update at 9pm tonight.

We are due for more rain tomorrow. Contractors will be out over the weekend checking grates and drains so the stormwater network can work effectively.

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3077 days ago

Road closures/flooding update

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

A number of roads in Opawa have been closed due to tidal flooding. If you are heading home from work, take extra care on the roads and watch your following distances.
You can find the full list of road closures here:
ccc.govt.nz...

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3077 days ago

Community Connections for Adults - Technology Classes

Kim from Cashmere

Christchurch City Libraries provide individuals and groups with hands-on skills in using information and communication technologies to support lifelong learning. Classes available include an introduction to iPads, using your Android Smart phone and computer classes. For more information please call… View moreChristchurch City Libraries provide individuals and groups with hands-on skills in using information and communication technologies to support lifelong learning. Classes available include an introduction to iPads, using your Android Smart phone and computer classes. For more information please call Christchurch City Libraries Learning Centre on 941 5140.

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3077 days ago

Introducing myself and my business

Dani Rius - Strategic Intervention Coach (Tony Robbins' method)

Hi Neighbours!
I have been living in Somerfield for 4 1/2 years now and just love the beautiful walks around here! I have met many neighbours who live closeby as well as parents of my son's football mates.
2 1/2 years ago I decided to step up and start my own business. A former teacher with… View more
Hi Neighbours!
I have been living in Somerfield for 4 1/2 years now and just love the beautiful walks around here! I have met many neighbours who live closeby as well as parents of my son's football mates.
2 1/2 years ago I decided to step up and start my own business. A former teacher with two Master's degree, one in organisational psychology (University of Canterbury), the powerful transformational Strategic Intervention Coaching programme with Tony Robbins, and being a serious meditation practitioner, I wanted to bring all my knowledge and skills to serve others with high quality development programmes for both personal and professional growth.
You can immediately get some useful tips and advice by checking out my monthly Newsletter "Living Meaningfully" at mailchi.mp... (or follow link). You have the option to subscribe on the top left hand corner too.
Hope to connect with you somewhere in the neighbourhood!
Keep safe and warm!
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Dani Rius

3078 days ago

CANCELLED - HILLS ROAD SHEET PILING COMMUNITY VISIT

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

CANCELLED - HILLS ROAD SHEET PILING COMMUNITY VISIT (FRIDAY 21 JULY) Downer invited local Richmond residents to come to the Hills Road culvert worksite to see, hear and feel sheet piling in progress. Unfortunately, the visit has been cancelled due to today's weather.

We will be confirming a… View more
CANCELLED - HILLS ROAD SHEET PILING COMMUNITY VISIT (FRIDAY 21 JULY) Downer invited local Richmond residents to come to the Hills Road culvert worksite to see, hear and feel sheet piling in progress. Unfortunately, the visit has been cancelled due to today's weather.

We will be confirming a new date for this visit shorty. If you would to attend, please register by emailing dudleyinfo@downer.co.nz

3078 days ago

Get 3 months free broadband…

Spark New Zealand

Right now the conditions are perfect for hunkering down indoors… and online thanks to this amazing offer: Sign up to any of our 12 month unlimited home broadband plans, and you’ll get your first three months free. Plus, if you sign up online you’ll get a bonus $40 credit! So don’t miss out.… View moreRight now the conditions are perfect for hunkering down indoors… and online thanks to this amazing offer: Sign up to any of our 12 month unlimited home broadband plans, and you’ll get your first three months free. Plus, if you sign up online you’ll get a bonus $40 credit! So don’t miss out. Spark terms, fees and install charges may apply. Speeds vary. Learn more

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3078 days ago

GARDENA Gardener of the Year: can Christchurch take it back in 2017?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hi there Cantabrians,
We recently caught up with Christchurch residence Helen Coker, the 2015 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. She talks about her experience in the competition, and ticks off the many reasons to nominate the most awesome gardener you know.

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3079 days ago

Hospital carpark operator sticks to flat rate

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Christchurch Mail

A carpark operator charging a flat daily rate for users of the Deans Avenue car parking facility says there is nothing wrong with the practice. Do you think it's right to charge potentially sick people a flat rate regardless of how many visits they make? Comment below with your opinion. If you… View moreA carpark operator charging a flat daily rate for users of the Deans Avenue car parking facility says there is nothing wrong with the practice. Do you think it's right to charge potentially sick people a flat rate regardless of how many visits they make? Comment below with your opinion. If you would be unhappy for your opinion to be published, please add NFP (not for publication).

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3079 days ago

Lancaster Park

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Pieces of Lancaster Park are in hot demand.
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...

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