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Mayor Lianne Dalziel has this afternoon lifted the State of Emergency around flooding in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.
"The immediate dangers posed by significant rainfall and abnormally high tides are now behind us. We haven't had any rainfall since Saturday and we know the river … View moreMayor Lianne Dalziel has this afternoon lifted the State of Emergency around flooding in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.
"The immediate dangers posed by significant rainfall and abnormally high tides are now behind us. We haven't had any rainfall since Saturday and we know the river levels and storage basins are gradually and continuously dropping," says Mayor Dalziel.
"The low-pressure system that was affecting tidal levels has now passed, and while they remain high, they are now within normal tidal ranges.
"Although we are transitioning into a recovery period, we are still monitoring river levels, tides and weather forecasts very closely, to ensure we are ready to react if we need to.
"The forecast of further rain from this Thursday means the situation is still changeable, but we are working hard to minimise any impacts by clearing flood debris from rivers, sumps and storm-water grates, and keeping pumps deployed in Southshore and Flockton."
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Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop during July 2017. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99!
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Moving overseas and am selling custom made Pallet Dining Table with matching Pallet Benches. The benches have cushioning and the lid opens up to for great storage. I kept all my Christmas gear (tree & decorations) in one and board games and blankets in the other.
Fits max 8 people, 4 on … View moreMoving overseas and am selling custom made Pallet Dining Table with matching Pallet Benches. The benches have cushioning and the lid opens up to for great storage. I kept all my Christmas gear (tree & decorations) in one and board games and blankets in the other.
Fits max 8 people, 4 on each side.
Great for family dining and entertaining.
I have limited images as it's stored away in the garage at the moment.
Pick up ideally.
Delivery can be arranged for a fee as a trailer hire will be required.
For a live map of current road closures:
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10.35am: The Christchurch Civil Defence controller advises that the State of Emergency is likely to remain in place today. Civil Defence are waiting to assess any impact from the next high tide, which is due at 5.08pm. By the time any … View moreFor a live map of current road closures:
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10.35am: The Christchurch Civil Defence controller advises that the State of Emergency is likely to remain in place today. Civil Defence are waiting to assess any impact from the next high tide, which is due at 5.08pm. By the time any impact is known it will be night time. Civil Defence will reassess the situation about the State of Emergency tomorrow (Tuesday) morning.
9.55am: If your property has been affected by flooding, please contact the Council by phone on 0800 800 169 or(03) 941 8999, or by email. We need your details so we can make sure you get the assistance available.
Western Valley Rd on Banks Peninsula remains closed due to a bridge wash-out.
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Heathcote River
Heathcote River water levels are continuing to drop and the upper storage basins are slowly emptying. This is forecast to continue over the coming days. However tides still continue to impact and another high water level is predicted late this afternoon. This may cause isolated … View moreHeathcote River
Heathcote River water levels are continuing to drop and the upper storage basins are slowly emptying. This is forecast to continue over the coming days. However tides still continue to impact and another high water level is predicted late this afternoon. This may cause isolated flooding in some areas and on roads previously affected.
The lower Heathcote will be the most affected by the rise in tidal water levels. This is expected to be lower than Saturday’s high tide water levels but higher than this morning’s.
We are continuing to closely monitor Heathcote River water levels and rainfall forecasts.
Southshore
Contractors are in Southshore monitoring tide levels, but at this stage they have not needed to operate pumps. Pumps will remain in place to remove any water from the street if required.
We are finalising work on the emergency bunds today, however tidy up work will be ongoing. Tidal waters are not expected to overtop the bunds with the current forecast peak water levels.
Road closures
In Christchurch Dyers Pass Road from Sign of the Takahe to Governors Bay is now open. The following roads in Banks Peninsula have also re-opened: Bossu Road, Usshers Road.
A number of road closures are still in place.
Please check Newsline for the latest road closures:
Water and wastewater
Christchurch and Banks Peninsula (with the exception of Duvauchelle) residents no longer need to limit water use that produces wastewater like flushing, washing and showering. This includes residents living south of the CBD and those in Southshore. However residents living in Duvauchelle on Banks Peninsula should continue to take measures to conserve water.
Please continue to treat all flood water as contaminated - so wash your hands thoroughly after you've been in contact with flood waters and mud/silt. Regular household bleaches can be used to clean surfaces.
Returning to properties
Civil Defence Rapid Response teams are continuing to carry out visual assessments of flood affected areas.
If your property has been affected by flood water, in the first instance please contact your private insurance company or your landlord to let them know.
Do not move back into a damp house, particularly if you have young children/babies.
If you evacuated your property, it's important that you check all your essential services are working properly. Ensure facilities are safe (Gas/Electricity/Oil). If any doubt, don’t switch on and contact a qualified tradesperson.
If you suspect a gas leak, call 111.
The Christchurch Civil Defence Team encourage people affected by flooding to contact the Council’s Customer Contact Centre on 0800 800 169 or (03) 941 8999 so we can register your details and keep you updated.
The Canterbury earthquakes severely disrupted the lives of schoolchildren through school closures, merges, and family stresses resulting from housing and insurance issues. To help, New Zealand Red Cross provided $6.9 million to 179 Canterbury schools, designed to improve the well-being of children … View moreThe Canterbury earthquakes severely disrupted the lives of schoolchildren through school closures, merges, and family stresses resulting from housing and insurance issues. To help, New Zealand Red Cross provided $6.9 million to 179 Canterbury schools, designed to improve the well-being of children by funding a range of school programmes, events and initiatives.
Find out the difference this funding made to both the schools and students in the sixth of our 10 Good Stories videos. These videos show all the ways Red Cross helped one in five Cantabrians recover from the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, thanks to the generous donations of people from New Zealand and beyond.
Come along to Chapel Street Church Hall, on the corner of Harewood Road and Chapel Street, Papanui this Friday 28th July to listen to Rodney Loredo on his best selling book "To Hell with Poverty", telling the hilarious story of himself and his wife being hired to run an English country … View moreCome along to Chapel Street Church Hall, on the corner of Harewood Road and Chapel Street, Papanui this Friday 28th July to listen to Rodney Loredo on his best selling book "To Hell with Poverty", telling the hilarious story of himself and his wife being hired to run an English country house.
His talk starts at 10.30am.
Everyone is welcome - just sign in at the door with your name and phone number, pay $4 and enjoy. If you come at 10am you can have a tea or coffee and a biscuit first.
Residents who live on Connal St, Opawa Rd, Avonside Dr, Cunmor Tce and Richardson Tce are advised to put wheelie bins out for collection tomorrow as normal, if flooding has cleared from your part of the street. If there is still flooding in your part of the street tomorrow, please phone the Council… View moreResidents who live on Connal St, Opawa Rd, Avonside Dr, Cunmor Tce and Richardson Tce are advised to put wheelie bins out for collection tomorrow as normal, if flooding has cleared from your part of the street. If there is still flooding in your part of the street tomorrow, please phone the Council contact centre on 0800 800 169 or (03) 941 8999 as an alternative collection day will be arranged.
5.25pm: update: bit.ly...
On Banks Peninsula contractors have managed to clear a path through all the slips of note in the south bays although there is a fresh report of a slip on Kinloch Rd which they are on route to.
Western Valley Road will be closed for the evening due to a bridge … View more5.25pm: update: bit.ly...
On Banks Peninsula contractors have managed to clear a path through all the slips of note in the south bays although there is a fresh report of a slip on Kinloch Rd which they are on route to.
Western Valley Road will be closed for the evening due to a bridge washout. There are alternative routes from Port Levy to Pigeon Bay so the washout has not isolated houses.
They are *so harmful, nobody doubts that plastic bags need to be eliminated. BUT.. Christchurch has one of the highest populations of dog owners in NZ. And many use those dreaded plastic bags to pick up what the dog has left behind. Some have already tried the expensive compostable alternatives - … View moreThey are *so harmful, nobody doubts that plastic bags need to be eliminated. BUT.. Christchurch has one of the highest populations of dog owners in NZ. And many use those dreaded plastic bags to pick up what the dog has left behind. Some have already tried the expensive compostable alternatives - and found that most fail, somewhat catastrophically! So my question is: Have those mayors who are voting out plastic bags (via a levy or such) actually thought this through? Are they planning to provide e.g. plastic-less, special dogpoo bins - necessarily separate from rubbish bins - where the pickup is no longer enclosed in a bag, and so can be disposed of by the council in an environmentally friendly way? Perhaps picked up by owners using (provided) scoopers? We need to think this through: When the bags go, what exactly are you taking with you when you walk the dog?
Dont know if this means anything but will post. This morning had young guy knock on door. When got to door he was back at car talking to driver. Asked me if someone named Kieran lives here. Both kept faces covered by hoodies. Anyway was grey car. Just thought would put up in case someone going… View moreDont know if this means anything but will post. This morning had young guy knock on door. When got to door he was back at car talking to driver. Asked me if someone named Kieran lives here. Both kept faces covered by hoodies. Anyway was grey car. Just thought would put up in case someone going around looking for empty homes to burgle. Just seemed wierd as have been here 32 years and no one by hat name ever lived here. Sorry didnt get number plate as took of around the corner. Just be careful.
11.20am: A rapid response building team will be visiting flood affected areas this afternoon to conduct a visual assessment of the damage caused to buildings by flood waters.
The focus remains on ensuring the welfare of people in flood affected areas. The Council will assess what clean up … View more11.20am: A rapid response building team will be visiting flood affected areas this afternoon to conduct a visual assessment of the damage caused to buildings by flood waters.
The focus remains on ensuring the welfare of people in flood affected areas. The Council will assess what clean up measures are required once flood waters have receded. This includes the effect of contaminated floodwaters on private property.
Read the full update at Newsline: ccc.govt.nz...
It just so happens that I have developed an allergy to my cat and I now need to find her a new home. If you or you know of anyone looking for a loving, affectionate, gentle natured cat, please message me. Evie was rescued from the SPCA after the 2010 earthquakes and I don't really want to … View moreIt just so happens that I have developed an allergy to my cat and I now need to find her a new home. If you or you know of anyone looking for a loving, affectionate, gentle natured cat, please message me. Evie was rescued from the SPCA after the 2010 earthquakes and I don't really want to take her back there. I would love for her to have a home that can give her the love and attention she deserves ... also knowing that she's actually going to be well looked after, not mistreated or abandoned. Evie is about 8 years old, fixed, micro-chipped and recently vaccinated. Again, if you know of anyone who could take her on, please let me know. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks 😢
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