Northcote, Christchurch

1210 days ago

We Say/You Say: Floods

Reporter Northern Outlook

Hi Canterbury,

How's your community doing after the floods? Are you satisfied with the emergency response?

It's been over a week since 400% of the monthly average rainfall caused flooding in Canterbury, with multiple districts plunged into a state of emergency.

River engineers … View more
Hi Canterbury,

How's your community doing after the floods? Are you satisfied with the emergency response?

It's been over a week since 400% of the monthly average rainfall caused flooding in Canterbury, with multiple districts plunged into a state of emergency.

River engineers are working across the region, with sites being strengthened by machinery. Environment Canterbury Rivers manager, Leigh Griffiths, says that teams are continuing to monitor rainfall and river levels across the region.

"We're working closely with Civil Defence and the MetService to monitor the situation and will be posting rainfall and river flow updates on our website as the situation develops. We suggest that people avoid rivers and check the road conditions before travelling," he said.

The weather event triggered a state of emergency, hundreds of evacuations, and closed roads and bridges throughout the region. The red heavy rain warning was issued on Saturday night, the second since the warning's inception.

Share your experiences below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comment featured in the Northern Outlook.

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1210 days ago

RMHC® New Zealand Annual Appeal

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Help us house families with hospitalised children. Join the fight to fund a night. Find out more

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1211 days ago

Sofas 3+2 Seater Available Immediately

Guy from Strowan

Good quality sofas to give away. One three seater and one two seater. In good condition, some fading but professionally cleaned recently. Available for Immediate pick up Merivale, MUST be collected by midday Thursday 10th. Please message me to arrange.

Free

1211 days ago

Yummy Community Dinner

Northgate Community Service Trust

Come and enjoy good food and good company at our free community meal tomorrow night 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm.

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1215 days ago

Poll: Are you satisfied with services provided by the Christchurch City Council?

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hey neighbours,

Christchurch residents are upset at the state of the city’s roads and chlorine in the water as the council’s approval rating hits a 14-year low.

Just 49 per cent of people are satisfied with services provided by the city council, according to the organisation’s annual … View more
Hey neighbours,

Christchurch residents are upset at the state of the city’s roads and chlorine in the water as the council’s approval rating hits a 14-year low.

Just 49 per cent of people are satisfied with services provided by the city council, according to the organisation’s annual residents survey.

The figure is marginally worse than the 50 per cent reported last year, but is way down from the 62 per cent in 2019 and 79 per cent in 2007 when the question was first asked.

Are you satisfied with the council's services? Why/why not?

www.stuff.co.nz...

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Are you satisfied with services provided by the Christchurch City Council?
  • 10.6% Yes
    10.6% Complete
  • 84.5% No
    84.5% Complete
  • 4.9% I'm undecided
    4.9% Complete
556 votes
1218 days ago

'Soft and slumping' Ashburton bridge closed on SH1 after extreme wet weather

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Flood-hit Ashburton Bridge on SH1 has now closed and there is currently no alternate route south with other road options also closed.

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown said the water in the Ashburton River had got into the piles of the bridge, causing a subsidence in the piles.

“The bridge has … View more
Flood-hit Ashburton Bridge on SH1 has now closed and there is currently no alternate route south with other road options also closed.

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown said the water in the Ashburton River had got into the piles of the bridge, causing a subsidence in the piles.

“The bridge has dropped and you can visually see one section of the bridge is dropped about four to six inches."

Engineers would assess the bridge to see what was required to fix it.

The bridge closure had divided the town into town and cut off part of the South Island. Staff were working hard to open one route by Tuesday night to get south of Ashburton.

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1212 days ago

ASSORTED PICTURE FRAMES. All NEW

Derek and Maureen from Redwood

There are around 10 to pick from all different sizes. Various prices starting at $5 each. ALL NEW.
Pick up from Redwood. Please private message me if interested.

Negotiable

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1212 days ago

ORIGINAL ART. From a local artist.

Derek and Maureen from Redwood

We have a selection of paintings by a local artist. Around 10 different ones to pick from starting at $50 each. Just a selection to show.
Pick up is in Redwood.

Negotiable

1214 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

FINDING THE ANSWER

I have lived in New Zealand for the last twelve years, after being born and raised in Somerset, England. My parents ran a playgroup in our house for much of my childhood and I made close friends there, but I still felt isolated and different to everyone else.

I always loved … View more
FINDING THE ANSWER

I have lived in New Zealand for the last twelve years, after being born and raised in Somerset, England. My parents ran a playgroup in our house for much of my childhood and I made close friends there, but I still felt isolated and different to everyone else.

I always loved food. We were able to help ourselves from the cupboards at home when I was young, with no restrictions. I believe a normal eater would just eat until they were full, but I could not stop. I put extra food in Mum's shopping basket and would gorge on leftovers at night with my friends. My friend’s dad owned a pub and when the half-eaten plates came back, I would pick chips off them, chatting as I did so, to my friends' astonished faces.

From as far back as I can remember, I felt irritated and impatient with people. I would interrupt and correct the teachers at school and have furious rows with my family, then later tell them I loved them. I lived in a fantasy world. My favourite times at school would be writing stories and acting. My emotions were a rollercoaster, up and down. Food made me feel better, soothing all the anxiety. I never realised how dependent I was on food, until it got much worse.

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1215 days ago

Lost Cat

Pip from Bryndwr

*UPDATE, WE HAVE FOUND HER*

We have misplaced our dear Peanut cat as of this morning

She will be in the Ilam Road near Wairakei Road area - please let us know if you have seen her - thank you

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1214 days ago

Queen's Birthday Weekend Zumba Class

Zumba 4 U Christchurch

Our Sunday evening Zumba Fitness class is on this weekend as normal! Now's a great time to come and try it out - then you can relax on Monday knowing you got a great workout on Sunday! Come to Marshland School (11 Te Korari St), 6pm Sunday - it costs only a gold coin for your first class!

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1215 days ago

Women Wanting More Out of LIFE!

Amanda from Casebrook

I have created this group for women living in and around Christchurch NZ so that they are able to...
# Prioritise themselves as individuals
# Take charge of their lives and their owner inner expansion

# Have a social engagement for themselves on the calendar

# Meet new people and make new friends… View more
I have created this group for women living in and around Christchurch NZ so that they are able to...
# Prioritise themselves as individuals
# Take charge of their lives and their owner inner expansion

# Have a social engagement for themselves on the calendar

# Meet new people and make new friends through the monthly organised events

# Have access to inspirational weekly content and take part in Q & A all led by me as your group facilitator

# Be supported by other like-minded women who want more out of life

This is a FREE GROUP simply follow the link and join.
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1214 days ago

Dental Care for the Whole Family

North Canterbury Dental Care

At North Canterbury Dental Care, we like to give a reason to smile. Our dentists' aim is to provide top-quality dental care in a relaxed, friendly and professional environment with treatments that are gentle, caring and painless. North Canterbury Dental Care is a state of the art modern dental… View moreAt North Canterbury Dental Care, we like to give a reason to smile. Our dentists' aim is to provide top-quality dental care in a relaxed, friendly and professional environment with treatments that are gentle, caring and painless. North Canterbury Dental Care is a state of the art modern dental practice with caring dentists that provide the highest level of patient care.

Our services include:
- General Family Dentistry
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- ACC, WINZ & Free Dental Care for Adolescents

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Sat + Sun Closed
Ph: 03 327 8943
Visit us online

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1214 days ago

RMHC® New Zealand Annual Appeal

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Help us house families with hospitalised children. Join the fight to fund a night. Find out more

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1215 days ago
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