State of Emergency - Selwyn
What you need to know:
- The Selwyn District Council has declared a state of emergency this morning.
- Emergency services and Civil Defence volunteers are working with the Selwyn Huts community to self evacuate due to rising river levels and the likelihood that the access road will be cut off.
- It is possible access via Days Road will be compromised by floodwaters,
- With MetService having heavy rainfall warnings in place from Timaru through to Kaikoura, and all rivers, streams, and surface flooding/ponding areas within this area will see some impacts, the regional council says.
- "The most significant flood flows are expected in the foothill rivers and streams of the Waimakariri, Hurunui, and Kaikoura districts. Out-of-river flooding and significant surface flooding/ponding is likely in some places."
TE WAIHORA / LAKE ELLESMERE (4am update)
Te Waihora / Lake Ellesmere will be opened to the sea as soon as weather and sea conditions allow.
ASHLEY RIVER (6am update)
The Ashley River is in moderate flood but is not expected to reach the flood protection scheme capacity (~2000m3/s). Works have taken place to lower the beach crest at the river mouth to encourage the river to break out to sea straighter to avoid back flooding (current mouth is very far north). Tributaries, including the Okuku are also in high flow conditions and adjacent landowners should monitor their situation.
EYRE / CUST / CAM RIVERS (6am update)
The Eyre, Cust and Cam Rivers are all carrying high flows. At this stage, no out of river flows are expected from these rivers, however significant surface flooding throughout the Waimakariri District is to be expected.
- Local road closures in the Selwyn District
In Canterbury, the Selwyn District Council doesn't want residents taking any chances. Sandbags were available from the Glentunnel Community Centre and Sheffield Community Hall on Wednesday evening (BYO shovel).
- Just before midnight, the council closed Coes Ford as the Selwyn River kept rising. Ford on Riversleigh Road, Plantation Road, McLaughlins Road and Scotts Road are also closed as well as Beatty's Ford and Waiters Ford.
- A conserve water notice is in place for the Acheron, Arthur's Pass, Dalethorpe, and Hororata.
- Keep up to date on Stuff's weather blog
- See a Facebook video message from Sam Broughton (Mayor of Selwyn District) here.
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Marketing Strategies for Sustainable Selwyn Businesses
The Selwyn Responsible Business Network warmly invites you to a marketing and promotion workshop dedicated exclusively to businesses committed to environmental and social initiatives.
This workshop is designed to empower Selwyn businesses who are already doing amazing environmental and community work but need the tools to effectively share their story, build trust, and attract conscious customers. If you are passionate about your positive impact, this evening is for you.
What You Will Learn:
This interactive evening will feature industry experts who will teach you how to:
Learn how to promote your environmental practices and community work without "greenwashing."
Reach customers who prioritise ethical and sustainable brands.
Create content that is compelling and trustworthy.
Build your story using your values and mission to create engaging narratives.
Expert Speakers:
We are delighted to be joined by a panel of experts in building ethical brands. They will share their years of expertise, answer your questions, and offer tailored advice.
Jo O'Brien | Senior Marketing Advisor, Selwyn District Council
Fleur Harris | NZ Word Trees
Charlotte Cook | Capa Collective
They possess a wealth of experience in marketing and promotion from various perspectives. They'll be ready to share their insights and expertise, answer your questions and offer valuable advice.
Join us to learn how to showcase your positive impact and strengthen our Selwyn business community. Whether you're a long-standing business or just starting out, we encourage you to come along!
The evening will proceed as follows:
Date: Thursday, 5th March
Time: 5:30 PM for drinks & nibbles, 6 PM start
Venue: Lincoln Event Centre
Cost: Free
RSVP: events.humanitix.com...
To help us with catering arrangements, please register your attendance. However, if you're unable to register beforehand, you are still absolutely welcome to come along!
I look forward to seeing you on the evening.
Maree Hamilton
Email rbacoordinator@gmail.com
Phone: 022 438 4496
Our Sponsors
A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors! We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors: Selwyn District Council, Rātā Foundation, Community Operations South Island - Department of Internal Affairs - COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University and Lincoln Community Trust.
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The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.6% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.2% I want to be able to choose.
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47.2% Against. I want to deal with people.
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