HELP NEEDED NOW - North Canterbury
HELP NEEDED NOW? (Please share this)
Update from North Canterbury
I have spoken with Neighbourhood Support North Canterbury this morning. (Monday 21st, 9.50am)
The immediate need in the area is CO-ORDINATION of response
CURRENT STATUS
· Residents are being checked on and needs assessed/addressed
· Schools are reopening / reopened
· Residents who can, have returned home
· Residents that can’t are with friends/family or being put up
· The community kitchen is operating for those that can’t cook meals
· The right supplies are being distributed to where they are needed.
This rural community is demonstrating resilience and resourcefulness and getting on with it. They are capable of communicating their needs and do not appreciate unnecessary intrusion. They are doing well for the current situation.
If you receive a personal request from friends in North Canterbury needing help, great (I know there are lots of people itching to help). If you have specialist skills/knowledge and time you would like to offer, please register this with Hurunui District Council so they can coordinate this 03-314 8816. Otherwise, the best thing we may be a able to do right now is send our love and make sure we have our own house in order.
ARE YOU READY FOR TSUNAMI - here are some questions for you ...
WILL I NEED TO EVACUATE
If the answer to this is YES…where will you be going…
a) To a friend or to family
b) To a welfare centre
c) Simply to higher ground
HOW WILL I GET THERE
a) Am I going by vehicle
b) Am I going to walk
c) Is transport provided
WHAT DO I NEED TO TAKE WITH ME
1) Medications (Any medications that you take regularly)
2) Important documents (Birth/marriage certificates; Home insurance documents; Drivers’ licence; Passports; Any other documents which you might need)
3) Some sturdy shoes…if you are leaving on foot.
4) Snacks to keep you nourished.
5) Small bottle water.
6) Warm jacket
7) Money…just a small amount…small denominations (Not $100 bills)
It is really important that you have this discussion with your family too, so that you are all on the same page.
Poll: Canterbury is thriving on paper... but are you seeing evidence of Canterbury's improving economy?
As reported in the Press, Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman recently gave a shout-out to our region, calling Canterbury a "stand-out" for how we recover from tough times. With tech firms growing and exporters investing, the business side of things is looking bright!
👉 But we know that "business growth" doesn't always mean the weekly shop gets any cheaper. While the city expands, many families feel like they’re just trying to keep their heads above water.
We want to know: With the business buzz of 2026, do you feel like things are finally looking up for your household, or does it still feel like a climb?
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0% Yes
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0% No
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100% In some areas ...
🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
Do you think you know the answer?
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