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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 moreFlood-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.
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 moreFINDING 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.
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.
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In good condition but not perfect reason for giving away just not really my style
How's retirement treating you? Maybe you're in the midst of planning your retirement but haven't quite settled on your forever home yet.
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! The Homed team is giving you the opportunity to show us the home you've retired to and … View moreHow's retirement treating you? Maybe you're in the midst of planning your retirement but haven't quite settled on your forever home yet.
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! The Homed team is giving you the opportunity to show us the home you've retired to and tell us why you love it. If you haven't quite left your career behind and you're planning your retirement we want to hear about it on Stuff Nation.
Remember - this doesn't have to be a one off. You can ask your neighbours for business recommendations for DIY products, advice on home improvement or even to invite your neighbours over for a house warming when your forever home is completed.
To share your thoughts and photos with Stuff head to the Stuff Nation page, we prefer submissions between 350-800 words; otherwise email homed@stuff.co.nz.
Remember to send through lots of photos.
Redcross is opening a store in your area. We will be opening a new store on Ferry Road just before the library and New World in a few weeks. Date to be confirmed.
Look out for the signage over the next few weeks.
Can’t wait to meet everyone.
We have some wonderful volunteers already waiting … View moreRedcross is opening a store in your area. We will be opening a new store on Ferry Road just before the library and New World in a few weeks. Date to be confirmed.
Look out for the signage over the next few weeks.
Can’t wait to meet everyone.
We have some wonderful volunteers already waiting eagerly to get started but if are interested in volunteering with us contact me on here or email shop.woolston@redcross.org.nz
Gee,I wonder when we will be rid of Kerre McIvor and get back to someone local.
A Flockton Basin resident wanders down a deserted and flooded Harrison St. The Flockton Basin area had flooded yet again when more than 60mm of rain fell in Christchurch during one night in April 2014.
It contrasts to this week's heavy rain event, which caused significant flooding in some … View moreA Flockton Basin resident wanders down a deserted and flooded Harrison St. The Flockton Basin area had flooded yet again when more than 60mm of rain fell in Christchurch during one night in April 2014.
It contrasts to this week's heavy rain event, which caused significant flooding in some parts of Canterbury, but not in Flockton Basin.
Many put this down to the fact the Christchurch City Council has spent tens of millions of dollars in the past five years protecting those areas from flood waters.
Read more about the council's efforts here.
These are photos collected by our team just in the last 3 weeks.
This is absolutely gross, don't you agree?
Yes, you can use Snap Send Solve, and the Christchurch City Council will come and collect the rubbish, at the taxpayers expenses. But is it fair? Is this all we can do and expect that … View moreThese are photos collected by our team just in the last 3 weeks.
This is absolutely gross, don't you agree?
Yes, you can use Snap Send Solve, and the Christchurch City Council will come and collect the rubbish, at the taxpayers expenses. But is it fair? Is this all we can do and expect that is done?
Let's meet and have a serious conversation.
Thursday 3 June at 6.30 at the Phillipstown Community Hub, Rm 10A.
The Police will be present together with a representative from Kainga Ora.
Join as and invite your neighbours too!
For more information, contact the Hub Office:
Natalie - (03)379 3256, 0224 767 227 – natalie@phillipstown.org.nz
Viviana - 02040691419 - viviana@phillipstown.org.nz
Check out our new classes and activities schedule for the month of June. All are welcome - you do not need to be a member to book.
Don't forget to come along to our Thinking Well Wednesdays at 1pm. Keep up to date with current affairs, new technologies, books, research and adventures, as well… View moreCheck out our new classes and activities schedule for the month of June. All are welcome - you do not need to be a member to book.
Don't forget to come along to our Thinking Well Wednesdays at 1pm. Keep up to date with current affairs, new technologies, books, research and adventures, as well as hearing from local business owners and inspirational people from our community.
Visit goodfriends.co.nz/whats-on to make a booking or call us on 0800 20 41 20.
Wouldn’t it be great if the pub came to you?
Kiwi startup My Little Pub is taking backyard beers to a new level with their mini Irish, English and Scottish-themed pubs.
The business idea, hatched during the Covid-19 pandemic, came after Christchurch interior designer and My Little Pub founder … View moreWouldn’t it be great if the pub came to you?
Kiwi startup My Little Pub is taking backyard beers to a new level with their mini Irish, English and Scottish-themed pubs.
The business idea, hatched during the Covid-19 pandemic, came after Christchurch interior designer and My Little Pub founder Steve Rosling was asked by a friend to build a pub with Guinness on tap in his backyard, so he never had to leave home for his favourite draught again.
What do we think folks?
Do you have a food or beverage story to tell? Email jake.kenny@stuff.co.nz.
Read more by clicking the link below.
The Women of Influence programme is back! Nominations are now open for the 2021 Awards.
The Women of Influence programme celebrates the incredible wāhine of Aotearoa, so shine a light on the passionate Kiwi women who are creating a real impact in your community and nominate them now.
We’re … View moreThe Women of Influence programme is back! Nominations are now open for the 2021 Awards.
The Women of Influence programme celebrates the incredible wāhine of Aotearoa, so shine a light on the passionate Kiwi women who are creating a real impact in your community and nominate them now.
We’re pleased to bring you two new awards categories this year: Environment and Primary Industries. You can also nominate the inspirational women in your life in the Arts & Culture; Board & Management; Business Enterprise; Community Hero; Diversity; Innovation, Science & Health; Public Policy and Young Leader categories.
Nominate here: www.womenofinfluence.co.nz...
Thank you to this year’s illustrator Tess Costil for her inspiring artwork.
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Over the next few weeks, I will share 8 reasons why I believe you should be working with a financial advisor like me to assess and insure your personal risk.
First up, I explore how I can work for you to access multiple insurance options, saving you time to get the best advice and solution (click … View moreOver the next few weeks, I will share 8 reasons why I believe you should be working with a financial advisor like me to assess and insure your personal risk.
First up, I explore how I can work for you to access multiple insurance options, saving you time to get the best advice and solution (click the "Read More" link below).
Thoughts on the video? Want to explore your options? Send me a message or get in contact with me via email kyle.mcelwain@resure.co.nz or phone on 027 819 7713
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