Northcote, Christchurch

Time to tidy that garage

Time to tidy that garage

Use Neighbourly Market to make a few bucks while you're at it

2668 days ago

Flooding: important update for all Christchurch and Banks Peninsula residents

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Several wastewater pump stations have been flooded and are not keeping up with the inflow so wastewater is overflowing into streets. Please limit water use that produces wastewaster like flushing, washing and showering until the rain has stopped for a few hours. Please keep water use to a minimum. … View moreSeveral wastewater pump stations have been flooded and are not keeping up with the inflow so wastewater is overflowing into streets. Please limit water use that produces wastewaster like flushing, washing and showering until the rain has stopped for a few hours. Please keep water use to a minimum. This applies to everyone in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.

2668 days ago

Local state of emergency declared

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has declared a local state of emergency in Christchurch as a precautionary measure to allow us to prepare fully for any issues that may arise with the high tide due this afternoon. The declaration will enable us to work with multiple agencies to respond, and … View moreChristchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has declared a local state of emergency in Christchurch as a precautionary measure to allow us to prepare fully for any issues that may arise with the high tide due this afternoon. The declaration will enable us to work with multiple agencies to respond, and quickly evacuate people should the need arise.

Our Civil Defence Centre is re-opening again at midday today.

People self-evacuating should call the Council’s Call Centre on 0800 800 169 or 03 941 8999 to register their details so we can keep them updated.

Visit NEWSLINE for live weather updates www.ccc.govt.nz...

2668 days ago

Road conditions

Noel from Northwood

Just a 'heads-up' folks.
Our roads are not the best at any time in Christchurch lately, but this morning on a trip between Northwood and Addington I noticed a lot of new (and very deep) pot holes. Keep and eye out and look well ahead. Some of them will do serious damage to your car I … View more
Just a 'heads-up' folks.
Our roads are not the best at any time in Christchurch lately, but this morning on a trip between Northwood and Addington I noticed a lot of new (and very deep) pot holes. Keep and eye out and look well ahead. Some of them will do serious damage to your car I would think.

2668 days ago

Ewww - are you in the 10% who doesn’t do this?

FreshChoice New Zealand

Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!

- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us … View more
Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!

- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us are getting less than 5 hours sleep each night?
- The most common kiwi stress relief is to exercise! Coming in at a close second was .. of course .. FOOD!

Want to see what else we found out? Like how frequently we are washing our hands...?!

Check out all our interesting findings from the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017 here!
Check out the results!

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2670 days ago

Retraction and apology

Karyn from St Albans

I recently put a post up about something heard about our mayor. I want to apologise with all my heart to the mayor and her three sisters for any harm or hurt caused them as seems they where not true. Turns out was disgrunted workman out to cause problems. I should have made sure all the facts … View moreI recently put a post up about something heard about our mayor. I want to apologise with all my heart to the mayor and her three sisters for any harm or hurt caused them as seems they where not true. Turns out was disgrunted workman out to cause problems. I should have made sure all the facts where true before posting. I am very sorry for any pain this caused. It was my mistake for not checking all facts before posting. One thing I have learned is never post anything without checking all facts or in anger. Our mayor is not or has never been involved in anything to do with HNZ homes, nor have her sisters. I asccept all responsibility for the fact that post was wrong and untrue and all I can do is say sorry and always double check facts before posting.

2669 days ago

Highest tide ever recorded - CCC flooding update

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Response teams have headed out to Opawa and Southshore to check on residents and let them know that a welfare centre has opened at Linwood College if they need somewhere to go tonight.

Contractors have arrived at Southshore with the fill to close up low points where water has got through.

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Response teams have headed out to Opawa and Southshore to check on residents and let them know that a welfare centre has opened at Linwood College if they need somewhere to go tonight.

Contractors have arrived at Southshore with the fill to close up low points where water has got through.

Information in from NIWA shows this afternoon's tide was the highest ever recorded at Bridge St. At this stage, we believe the record-breaking level was due to a low pressure weather system coming on top of a spring tide, and heavy rainfall. Although the spring tide and rainfall were expected, the unusually low pressure wasn't forecast. This accounted for 0.4M of the tidal height. Preliminary assessment is that this extreme tide level may be equivalent to a 1/200 year event (a probability of occurring once in every 200 years).

We are keeping a close eye on the high tide due around 3am tomorrow. At this stage we don't expect this to be as high as this afternoon's high tide, but we will post an update at 9pm tonight.

We are due for more rain tomorrow. Contractors will be out over the weekend checking grates and drains so the stormwater network can work effectively.

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2670 days ago

CBD Walking tours this Saturday

Anne from St Albans

If you haven't been to the central city for a while, these free walking tours are a great chance to see what's new. There is heaps of progress in the CBD and some really neat stuff popping up, great places to eat, people-watch, shop and just spend time and watch the world go by.
Three … View more
If you haven't been to the central city for a while, these free walking tours are a great chance to see what's new. There is heaps of progress in the CBD and some really neat stuff popping up, great places to eat, people-watch, shop and just spend time and watch the world go by.
Three tours this Saturday 22 July, 9am, 11am and 1pm.
Limited places to booking essential: www.otakaroltd.co.nz...

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2669 days ago

$10 (Heater)

Hester from Northcote

good condition..

Negotiable

2669 days ago

Offering to help out n Getting Appreciation

Vicki from Papanui

Imagine the sense of satisfaction and warm fuzzies by pulling together and being there and supporting one another across the city.

Come on guys. Read my previous post about being kind to one another to those who are suffering.

Heres some comments i just got

What a kind and thoughtful lady you … View more
Imagine the sense of satisfaction and warm fuzzies by pulling together and being there and supporting one another across the city.

Come on guys. Read my previous post about being kind to one another to those who are suffering.

Heres some comments i just got

What a kind and thoughtful lady you are. Warms the cockles of my heart. Had to laugh at "...dont leave your dogs and animals outside.." tho. LEAVE them out? Jeez, I can't even GET them out! Both dogs been hanging on since 11 last night.

Very kind hearted lady - go you! <3

2669 days ago

Rainy Day activities to do with the kids.

Allen Gunn from Allen Gunn- Harcourts

Its bucketing down out there! Here are a few ideas of things to do indoors this weekend.

Create an indoor obstacle course
Hop along the hallway, snake under the table, do a forward roll onto cushions, pick up some dried pasta with your teeth and move it into the next bowl. Use your imagination … View more
Its bucketing down out there! Here are a few ideas of things to do indoors this weekend.

Create an indoor obstacle course
Hop along the hallway, snake under the table, do a forward roll onto cushions, pick up some dried pasta with your teeth and move it into the next bowl. Use your imagination to come up with a challenging indoor course that helps the kids to burn off some energy.

Have a tea-party/indoor picnic
Spread out the picnic blanket/kids table and set out little plates with snacks and drinks and napkins and enjoy an indoor picnic. Cuddly toys also make useful guests!

Make a den
Use sheets and blankets draped over chairs and make an indoor den. Your children can make their own signs for the entrance and gather cushions, books and snacks to take into the den.

Make some puppets
Use old socks and arts and crafts to make puppets and put on a show.

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2669 days ago

CANCELLED - HILLS ROAD SHEET PILING COMMUNITY VISIT

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

CANCELLED - HILLS ROAD SHEET PILING COMMUNITY VISIT (FRIDAY 21 JULY) Downer invited local Richmond residents to come to the Hills Road culvert worksite to see, hear and feel sheet piling in progress. Unfortunately, the visit has been cancelled due to today's weather.

We will be confirming a… View more
CANCELLED - HILLS ROAD SHEET PILING COMMUNITY VISIT (FRIDAY 21 JULY) Downer invited local Richmond residents to come to the Hills Road culvert worksite to see, hear and feel sheet piling in progress. Unfortunately, the visit has been cancelled due to today's weather.

We will be confirming a new date for this visit shorty. If you would to attend, please register by emailing dudleyinfo@downer.co.nz

2669 days ago

Thinking of others as it Rains

Vicki from Papanui

Whilst chatting with local councillor Ali Jones about my offer to people who have damaged homes from the quakes on facebook and where ive posted it people are commenting positively up to 50 atm thought it would be timely to also do the same on here.

Reach out to people have some community spirit … View more
Whilst chatting with local councillor Ali Jones about my offer to people who have damaged homes from the quakes on facebook and where ive posted it people are commenting positively up to 50 atm thought it would be timely to also do the same on here.

Reach out to people have some community spirit during this weather event and afterwards.

Some people and their pets need a break. A warm dry home in your house, some home cooking, a meal out, some company, a goodie basket, to be taken to the movies, a day trip somewhere, a haircut, a vet visit, dog groom, dr visit, just to be listened to, a change of scenery, some work done around their home, new friends, any nice thing you could think of. Use your imagination.

Its time to pull together again christchurch. If your interested please comment.

If anyone can help me set up a database to match people up to be used in all events and situations that would be awesome.

Lets show our love towards one another and community spirit again.

Kiaha kaha in this rain event xx

2669 days ago

Get 3 months free broadband…

Spark New Zealand

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