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1278 days ago

Live: Highways flooded, Akaroa underwater as evacuations continue across Canterbury

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

Monday is day two of persistent, heavy rain that's caused severe flooding in parts of Canterbury.

Canterbury faces severe floods, evacuations, power cuts and rising rivers, with warnings more rain is on the way.

A state of local emergency has been declared for the whole … View more
Hi neighbours,

Monday is day two of persistent, heavy rain that's caused severe flooding in parts of Canterbury.

Canterbury faces severe floods, evacuations, power cuts and rising rivers, with warnings more rain is on the way.

A state of local emergency has been declared for the whole region of Canterbury following heavy rain and flooding.

Rising river levels forced the urgent evacuation of more than 240 homes in North Canterbury.

Stuff's live blog has all you need to know as well as regular updates and stories from the ground. Click on the link below to read more.

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1278 days ago

School evacuated and flooding causes road closures throughout Banks Peninsula

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

Severe flooding is now affecting Akaroa on Canterbury’s Banks Peninsula after more rain has fallen in the last two days than it has so far this year.

The worst of the flooding is around the recreation ground and people have been asked to avoid travelling through the area.

State … View more
Hi neighbours,

Severe flooding is now affecting Akaroa on Canterbury’s Banks Peninsula after more rain has fallen in the last two days than it has so far this year.

The worst of the flooding is around the recreation ground and people have been asked to avoid travelling through the area.

State Highway 75, the main road to Akaroa, is closed between Birdlings Flat and Barrys Bay, cutting off Little River, where the local school was evacuated on Monday. Akaroa residents are also being asked to conserve water.

The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) is reporting that 188 millimetres of rain has fallen in Akaroa between 9am on Saturday and 9am on Monday.

Have you been affected by the terrible weather?

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1278 days ago

Have you tasted these sweet, New Zealand-grown pineapples?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

It's taken seven years, but it was worth the wait. Have you tried them?

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1278 days ago

The MetService RED WARNING for HEAVY RAIN for Canterbury is still in place. Officials are urging people to stay home and keep off the roads amid heavy flooding.

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Floods and flash floods can happen quickly. If you see rising water do not wait for official warnings. Head for higher ground and stay away from floodwater.

DO NOT TRAVEL IN FLOODED AREAS unless absolutely necessary. Never try to walk, swim or drive through flood water. Many flood fatalities are … View more
Floods and flash floods can happen quickly. If you see rising water do not wait for official warnings. Head for higher ground and stay away from floodwater.

DO NOT TRAVEL IN FLOODED AREAS unless absolutely necessary. Never try to walk, swim or drive through flood water. Many flood fatalities are caused by people attempting to drive through water.

If water enters your home, turn off the electricity to avoid short-circuits sparking a fire.

Check on your neighbours and help anyone who might need assistance if it is safe to do so.

If someone’s life, health or property is in danger, call 111.

For the latest official advice + updates, visit:

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1279 days ago

Celebrating 160 years of The Press

The Press

To celebrate The Press turning 160 years old we have an exciting offer for new subscribers!

Subscribe to The Press on a 3-month subscription for $160 and get a BLUNT Metro Umbrella* worth $109. Follow the link and use the promo code 160 at the checkout to redeem.

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To celebrate The Press turning 160 years old we have an exciting offer for new subscribers!

Subscribe to The Press on a 3-month subscription for $160 and get a BLUNT Metro Umbrella* worth $109. Follow the link and use the promo code 160 at the checkout to redeem.

Hurry offer is for a limited time only or until stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.
Subscribe Now

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1279 days ago

Fundraiser artwork for Greyhounds as Pets charity

Kat from Governors Bay

Kia ora everyone,

I have a wee project called How Greyt Thou Art to raise money for the rehoming of greyhounds (you can find it on Facebook at this link: www.facebook.com... )

I've raised over $1000 for this charity just by making collages and selling them on Trademe. (I also have a page … View more
Kia ora everyone,

I have a wee project called How Greyt Thou Art to raise money for the rehoming of greyhounds (you can find it on Facebook at this link: www.facebook.com... )

I've raised over $1000 for this charity just by making collages and selling them on Trademe. (I also have a page for Dogwatch where you can see all the previous collages I have made and sold for them, which have also raised over $1000 : www.facebook.com... ).

ALL the proceeds go to these charities. I do this as a hobby and to help unwanted dogs get new homes.

This is my latest collage for sale:
www.trademe.co.nz...

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1279 days ago

Free employment /workplace bullying clinic - we have spaces left !

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Our brand new clinic starts Tuesday 1st of June . We have a free clinic run by an employment lawyer and a workplace bullying specialist.
It is this Tuesday 5.45pm at our Ara campus just off Barbadoes street- Corner of Ferry road and Williams street . Call 03 366 6490 to book your place !

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1280 days ago

We bought the hill!

Buy the Hill - Te Ahu Pātiki Maunga

Thank you, Aotearoa.

You helped The Press and the Rod Donald Trust buy Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki the highest peak in Christchurch.

But you can still help.

The generosity of Kiwis has now secured the land's future as a public conservation park.

Further donations will help the … View more
Thank you, Aotearoa.

You helped The Press and the Rod Donald Trust buy Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki the highest peak in Christchurch.

But you can still help.

The generosity of Kiwis has now secured the land's future as a public conservation park.

Further donations will help the trust restore the land to its former forested glory.
Donate now

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1281 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:
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Visit us online

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1281 days ago

Temporary Workers required

Celina from Governors Bay

Several people are required to pick Spring Bulbs or weed for fixed-term (approx 8-12 weeks over June-August) for Horticultural business in Teddington, Banks Peninsula. Would suit Someone wanting Extra Income or a mum with school children. Please contact Celina Templeman on 0278792169 to find out … View moreSeveral people are required to pick Spring Bulbs or weed for fixed-term (approx 8-12 weeks over June-August) for Horticultural business in Teddington, Banks Peninsula. Would suit Someone wanting Extra Income or a mum with school children. Please contact Celina Templeman on 0278792169 to find out more..
Many thanks. :-)

1282 days ago

Get involved to Paint it pink

Resene

Paint it pink with Resene for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ!

Buy any Resene testpot starting with P, I, N, K during May and we’ll donate $1 to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

Offer applies to all Resene 60ml testpots with colour names starting with P, I, N, K purchased at the normal retail … View more
Paint it pink with Resene for the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ!

Buy any Resene testpot starting with P, I, N, K during May and we’ll donate $1 to Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

Offer applies to all Resene 60ml testpots with colour names starting with P, I, N, K purchased at the normal retail price in May 2021 at Resene owned ColorShops.

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1283 days ago

Real estate by koha? Your chance to get a slice of Canterbury's peaks

Reporter Northern Outlook

Hi Canterbury,

What do you think about the opportunity to transfer this hillside to public ownership? Will you be donating?

500-hectares of Lyttelton hillside has been put up for auction and Stuff has teamed up with a charitable trust to get the high-country plot into public ownership.

The… View more
Hi Canterbury,

What do you think about the opportunity to transfer this hillside to public ownership? Will you be donating?

500-hectares of Lyttelton hillside has been put up for auction and Stuff has teamed up with a charitable trust to get the high-country plot into public ownership.

The Rod Donald Banks Peninsula Trust launched its Te Ahu Pātiki project to purchase the spot between Mt Herbert and Mt Bradley after an offer from a local farmer.

$1.5 million is needed to set up the park and the trust has been crowd funding for the last $600,000 it needs.

With five weeks until the deadline sale, $120,000 still needs to be raised.

Multiple land crossings scattered across the private land have been accessible only through land-owner permission. Ron Donald Trust manager Suky Thompson says that public ownership would guarantee the Te Ara Pātaka tramping network, running from Akaroa to Lyttelton, would always be accessible.

"Those private land crossings are unsecured, which means that they rely on the goodwill of the current landowner. If that landowner was to have a change of attitude, or if the land was to be sold to a new owner who didn't want the public there, they could be closed."

Head over to Stuff's and The Press' Givealittle page and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comment used in the Northern Outlook.

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1282 days ago

Gumboot up NZ! Friday 28/05/2021

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Join us in supporting GUMBOOT FRIDAY 2021!

We want all kiwis to get behind Mike King’s – I Am Hope gumboot challenge!

Help us create awareness for Mental health in NZ and be in to WIN 1 of 3 copies of Mike King’s book: "The nutters club"

How? Easy as:

1.Wear your gumboots this … View more
Join us in supporting GUMBOOT FRIDAY 2021!

We want all kiwis to get behind Mike King’s – I Am Hope gumboot challenge!

Help us create awareness for Mental health in NZ and be in to WIN 1 of 3 copies of Mike King’s book: "The nutters club"

How? Easy as:

1.Wear your gumboots this Friday 28th May.

2.Private message us your gumboots picture or video.

3.Challenge friends & family to wear their gumboots & help raise awareness for this cause.


T&Cs: Funniest photos /videos win. Three winners will be selected on Monday 31st of May 2021 and contacted over FB, IG or Neighbourly Private message. Good luck & GUMBOOT UP NZ!

To support mental health awareness in NZ our team is getting behind Mike King’s project #gumbootupNZ & challenging all our Franchise Owners around the country to donate a minimum of $100 to I AM HOPE Charity Organisation.

Want to donate money to this great Organisation too? Visit: www.gumbootfriday.org.nz...

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1282 days ago

Contact us for all your electrical needs

Jeremy from Waltham

Call Jeremy on 0273854606
Or email info@conciseelectrical.co.nz

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1283 days ago

Throwback Thursday: Daffodil day

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

"A host of golden daffodils .... fluttering and dancing in the breeze," so wrote the poet William
Wordsworth.

But he would have found it impossible to "wander lonely as a cloud" at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens on September 19, 1948.

A Sunday stroll in the gardens has … View more
"A host of golden daffodils .... fluttering and dancing in the breeze," so wrote the poet William
Wordsworth.

But he would have found it impossible to "wander lonely as a cloud" at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens on September 19, 1948.

A Sunday stroll in the gardens has long been a ritual for Christchurch folk but the daffodil lawn has attracted more than the usual crowds this Sunday. It is the 10th anniversary of the annual Daffodil Day observance.

Framed by the band rotunda, left, and Avon River footbridge, right, people celebrate the occasion in their Sunday best.

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