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Cyclone Debbie is causing devastation around the country including serious flooding, landslides, road closures and evacuations. Here are a few things you can do to ensure you're kept up-to-date and best prepared.
• For live updates on how Cyclone Debbie is affecting your community … View moreCyclone Debbie is causing devastation around the country including serious flooding, landslides, road closures and evacuations. Here are a few things you can do to ensure you're kept up-to-date and best prepared.
• For live updates on how Cyclone Debbie is affecting your community visit the Stuff Live blog.
• To send or receive urgent updates on time-sensitive emergency events in your community, sign up for Neighbourly Urgent Alerts. These are completely free to send and receive, and can be sent as a SMS text message or email.
• If you can support a neighbour in need, please share details of how you help on your Neighbourly noticeboard. Make a post now.
• To spread the word and notify others of what's happening around your neighbourhood contact your local reporter to share details and/or photos
A tanker containing around 30,0000 litres of drinking water is on its way to Birdlings Flat. 185 residents in the settlement usually have their water supplied by a bore, but it shut off yesterday. The Council is working to fix the bore but in the meantime it is trucking in water to residents so … View moreA tanker containing around 30,0000 litres of drinking water is on its way to Birdlings Flat. 185 residents in the settlement usually have their water supplied by a bore, but it shut off yesterday. The Council is working to fix the bore but in the meantime it is trucking in water to residents so they can continue taking water from the tap.
#cccplan We are looking at ways to make our recreation facilities more accessible. One of the proposals included in our Draft Annual Plan is free swimming lessons for those who find the cost a barrier. This would mean a rates increase of 30 cents per year for the average household.
Do you think … View more#cccplan We are looking at ways to make our recreation facilities more accessible. One of the proposals included in our Draft Annual Plan is free swimming lessons for those who find the cost a barrier. This would mean a rates increase of 30 cents per year for the average household.
Do you think this is a good idea?
You can make a formal submission here: ccc.govt.nz...
You can't beat freshly baked hot cross buns straight out the oven! Warm yourself this Autumn with this scrumptious homemade hot cross bun recipe. Invite your friends, family and neighbours over and serve with butter and a jam of your choosing. These also make a perfect packed snack if … View moreYou can't beat freshly baked hot cross buns straight out the oven! Warm yourself this Autumn with this scrumptious homemade hot cross bun recipe. Invite your friends, family and neighbours over and serve with butter and a jam of your choosing. These also make a perfect packed snack if you're heading away for the long weekend!
Want more recipes from us? Join your local foodies group!
Cyclone Debbie is bringing steady rain to Christchurch, so we're setting up temporary pumps as a precaution. The worst of the rain is expected to hit Christchurch this afternoon and overnight.
Council contractors have been out clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage … View moreCyclone Debbie is bringing steady rain to Christchurch, so we're setting up temporary pumps as a precaution. The worst of the rain is expected to hit Christchurch this afternoon and overnight.
Council contractors have been out clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage network is operating as it should. If you spot a blocked or overflowing public street drain you can report it to the Council’s Contact Centre.
For all you need to know click here.
Check out some examples of the types of projects that are in this year’s Draft Annual Plan #cccplan
More information on what's planned here: bit.ly...
Do you care about how your community looks? The Great Community Clean Up is all about taking ownership of the places we live and love - our neighbourhoods. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a little litter in your street, tidying up your favourite park, or removing bits and bobs … View moreDo you care about how your community looks? The Great Community Clean Up is all about taking ownership of the places we live and love - our neighbourhoods. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a little litter in your street, tidying up your favourite park, or removing bits and bobs from a nearby beach are all great events! Plus, register an event between 27 April and 3 May you could WIN great prizes.
So grab your flatmates, your kids, your neighbour or your whole street and head to a place that you love in your community and make a difference. Your contributions will help make your community a cleaner and happier place to live! #CleanUpNZ
Christchurch's Port Hills could get a big dumping of rain over the next 24 hours.
We have got our contractors out around the city clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage network is operating as it should. They will stay on stand-by to respond to any problems that might … View moreChristchurch's Port Hills could get a big dumping of rain over the next 24 hours.
We have got our contractors out around the city clearing grates, checking pumps and making sure the drainage network is operating as it should. They will stay on stand-by to respond to any problems that might arise as a result of the wet weather. For all you need to know visit: ccc.govt.nz...
See our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:
1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.
2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges … View moreSee our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:
1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.
2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges instead of cooking. Using the oven for an hour a night can add $20 to your monthly power bill.
3. Use curtains to trap heat in: Let the sun heat your home during the day then close your curtains to stop the warmth escaping in the evening.
4. If you’re away, turn the hot water cylinder off: You can save up to $36 on your power bill if you switch your hot water cylinder off while away on weekends.
5. Make the most out of your FREE Hour of Power: Utilise power deals like Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power, which gives you one off peak hour of free power a day. Use this hour to heat your home, turn on the dishwasher, or run the washing machine and dryer.
Find out more about Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power
Thanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story… View moreThanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story with us by emailing kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz, sharing to our facebook page, or submitting your story on our website. We LOVE seeing all the fun times and knowing that we're getting a little closer to knowing our neighbours and connecting with our communities. AND you don't have to wait till Neighbours Day 2018 to do it again. You can go say hi, invite them for a cuppa, or do a street bbq anytime. It makes a massive difference to our sense of belonging, safety and being part of a more resilient community.
Have a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.
The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.
… View moreHave a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.
The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.
Donate here at or at any ASB branch.
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Follow the link below for further info of things to discuss and think about.
Taking the time to talk
Don't end up with;
“If only I had talked to my family about what I want for my funeral”.
It’s not always easy to think about, let alone talk about your own death. But if you … View moreFollow the link below for further info of things to discuss and think about.
Taking the time to talk
Don't end up with;
“If only I had talked to my family about what I want for my funeral”.
It’s not always easy to think about, let alone talk about your own death. But if you take the time to consider how you would like to be fare-welled and talk about it with your family, then you could save your family some stress when the time comes. Instead of having to make decisions about coffin finishes and song sheets, your family can focus on supporting each other in their bereavement.
Follow this link to more on this subject and plenty of other advice:
www.cab.org.nz...
The sirens will be tested on Sunday at 11am.
They will sound for up to three minutes and will only be heard within a few blocks of the coast between Brooklands and Taylors Mistake.
If the sirens sound for more than 10 minutes it is no longer a test and you should move inland to higher ground.
You can have your parcels delivered to handy locations across Christchurch, including participating supermarkets, petrol stations, NZ Post retailers and CourierPost depots. With Parcel Collect you can pick up your parcels where and when it suits you best. Sign up for a location near you and you … View moreYou can have your parcels delivered to handy locations across Christchurch, including participating supermarkets, petrol stations, NZ Post retailers and CourierPost depots. With Parcel Collect you can pick up your parcels where and when it suits you best. Sign up for a location near you and you could win a $4,000 Prezzy® card. Ts & Cs apply.
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