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We’re looking for the nicest neighbours in town, and Pam Driver of Burswood has shared her lovely neighbours, David and Lara Hurst, saying they “are just wonderful”.
This year, Pam had a missing cat, which was quite out of character. Driver let the Hursts know, and they joined the search, … View moreWe’re looking for the nicest neighbours in town, and Pam Driver of Burswood has shared her lovely neighbours, David and Lara Hurst, saying they “are just wonderful”.
This year, Pam had a missing cat, which was quite out of character. Driver let the Hursts know, and they joined the search, successfully locating him in the gap between the ceiling and roof of their neighbour’s house.
Pam said “They rescued him and brought him home to me... complete with some scratches! I hate to think what would have happened had he not been found”.
Pam nominated the Hursts to let them know she is thankful for them: “It’s so good to know I have such caring neighbours who have my back. Thank you neighbours!”
Nominate someone in your hood, and your special neighbour could feature on Stuff and Neighbourly as an inspiration to us all (plus there are prizes to be won!).
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Hello Neighbours, are you ready for a relaxing Labor Day long weekend?
If you're looking for some leisurely activities, we've got just the thing – a selection of fantastic shows to enjoy from the comfort of your home!
PLUS, we've got the scoop on broadband providers … View moreHello Neighbours, are you ready for a relaxing Labor Day long weekend?
If you're looking for some leisurely activities, we've got just the thing – a selection of fantastic shows to enjoy from the comfort of your home!
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Lower speeds can saves lives and prevent serious injury. Reducing the speed vehicles travel makes a major difference in a crash. People make mistakes on our roads, and those mistakes shouldn’t cost our neighbours, whānau or pets their lives.
We're asking for … View moreLower speeds can saves lives and prevent serious injury. Reducing the speed vehicles travel makes a major difference in a crash. People make mistakes on our roads, and those mistakes shouldn’t cost our neighbours, whānau or pets their lives.
We're asking for feedback on a Draft Safer Speed Plan which sets out a three-year implementation plan and 10-year vision for safe speed areas in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.
To read the plan and give feedback by 25 October visit our website.
A common neighbourhood quandary is the shared fence and we wonder what you would do... Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
Your fence needs a paint but it's a fence that is shared with your … View moreA common neighbourhood quandary is the shared fence and we wonder what you would do... Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
Your fence needs a paint but it's a fence that is shared with your neighbour's property. Do you...
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Share your voice and VOTE for who you think deserves to WIN … View moreWondering about your power, broadband and mobile providers? It's time to have your say!
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When it’s time to explore retirement village options, you have so many choices. So how do you decide what village is best for you? We’ve put together a comprehensive guide explaining all there is to know about Ryman retirement living.
How much does a retirement village cost? What levels of … View moreWhen it’s time to explore retirement village options, you have so many choices. So how do you decide what village is best for you? We’ve put together a comprehensive guide explaining all there is to know about Ryman retirement living.
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This Christmas, give the gift of hope. With a $40 donation, you have an opportunity to help those who need … View moreRight now, kiwi families are facing some really big challenges and many find themselves struggling to make ends meet. For some, this will mean Christmas won't be a time to celebrate.
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Have you recently observed your broadband expenses creeping up?
According to our recent Neighbourly poll, a staggering 80% of respondents have remained loyal to the same broadband provider for over 5 years, and within that group, a whopping 80% have been with their provider for more than 10 … View moreHave you recently observed your broadband expenses creeping up?
According to our recent Neighbourly poll, a staggering 80% of respondents have remained loyal to the same broadband provider for over 5 years, and within that group, a whopping 80% have been with their provider for more than 10 years!
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Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 October 10am-3pm
Ernest Rutherford Village in association with the
My Own Art Team warmly invites you to their art showcase.
This is a free event
Village tours available
Refreshments will be provided
Artwork from this talented group of local artists at My Own … View moreSaturday 28 and Sunday 29 October 10am-3pm
Ernest Rutherford Village in association with the
My Own Art Team warmly invites you to their art showcase.
This is a free event
Village tours available
Refreshments will be provided
Artwork from this talented group of local artists at My Own Art Team will be displayed in the village atrium and will be available for sale.
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By local democracy reporter Brendon McMahon:
Just two options have been proposed to manage the "dangerous" threat posed by the flood-prone Waiho River to the wider Franz Josef community.
In a heated community meeting at Franz Josef on Wednesday, the West Coast Regional Council … View moreBy local democracy reporter Brendon McMahon:
Just two options have been proposed to manage the "dangerous" threat posed by the flood-prone Waiho River to the wider Franz Josef community.
In a heated community meeting at Franz Josef on Wednesday, the West Coast Regional Council suggested two options: do nothing or sacrifice the southern stopbanks.
For years the community has been waiting for answers on what would be done about what one official described as potentially the "most dangerous flood plain in the country".
The Waiho River has been changing its course and rising due to sediment build up, putting rural properties and Franz Josef at risk.
Anger was palpable at times among a crowd of 50 on Wednesday, with one man walking out while graphically expressing his frustration.
"We have had no meeting for four years and it's a lack of respect for us," Waiho Flat land owner Sonia Pettigrew said.
"There's media here now, and our land values are plummeting."
South side farmer Graham Berry said it was "ridiculous" affected landowners were not involved in the process to decide on a strategy.
Berry said it was "galling" it had come to this, as officials had suggested three years ago to move State Highway 6 within five years, with promises about Waiho Flat plans.
"F... you. I'm not going to take this any more ... That plan was meant to be there with action within five years.
"We know the risk," Berry said.
Council chief executive Darryl Lew said "this is the country's new Esk Valley". "This is probably the most dangerous flood plain in the country right now."
He said his biggest concern was the risk to people.
The Waiho River burst its banks in 2019, flooding the rural Waiho Flat community and causing stress over its future.
"We've got to come together as a community with the councils and make an approach to Government. We can't do this ourselves," Lew said.
Council chairperson Peter Haddock acknowledged and apologised for the level of grievances, saying they were trying to get to the bottom of it.
Until six months ago, Haddock said he wanted to "hold the line," believing the rate of sedimentation and the existing stopbank alignment on both sides would give them years before action was needed.
However, he said he changed his mind after hearing new expert evidence and it would be doing the community "an injustice" to let it lie.
"How long has Franz left? Maybe 20 years. If we let the banks go on the south side, maybe three times longer," Haddock said.
"The community has to decide whether to hope like hell or plan things. I understand this is people's lives, this is people's properties. It's a horrendous thing."
He said central Government had to come to the party.
"I believe it would be a very brave government to turn down a plan … I urge you to try and think seriously about this and look at the options. I don't think the Government can walk away from a river that powerful."
Both local MPs, Damien O'Connor and Maureen Pugh, sent apologies for not attending the meeting.
A technical explanation at the meeting, led by river engineers and hyrdrologists, emphasised the preferred option to secure the township on the Waiho north bank, for the medium term, and systematically remove the southern stopbanks starting in about five years.
This has been suggested previously.
The community were asked last night to come back within weeks with their views and council has promised another meeting to talk things through.
Lew said he had spoken with both major parties and officials, and he knew they needed a united community voice to get government help.
"We want to stand with you."
It would require a deal of the size and scale as that seen in the North Island after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Almost $9 million from the original Waiho River protection package, set three years ago, was still set aside.
But it would not be released until they had a clear business plan from both councils and Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio.
Lew proposed the previously allocated money be used to assess how to begin a buyout assessment, as well as plan the progressive staged retreat.
But he said a lot needed to be done to achieve that, including getting the Government to cough up more money - expected to be hundreds of millions of dollars.
River engineer Matt Gardner, who has been modelling the aggradation rate in the Waiho bed for years, illustrated the effect of doing nothing with the constricted river.
There was a risk of "catastrophic failure" of the stopbanks on both sides in a natural event.
The Alpine Fault risk was also significant in that.
In the next 10 years, it was predicted the river bed would be 3m higher if nothing was done, or 1m higher if the south stopbanks were let go.
As it was, the river bed was already higher than the Franz Josef township on the north side, behind the existing stopbanks.
Under the 10-year plan, the southern stopbanks would be removed in a staged approach - after assets like moving State Highway 6 had been worked through and funded.
Lew, who has a river hydrology background, said within a month of arriving in June, he saw the river rapidly move into the Tatare catchment, to the north.
"The bed levels [are] rising at a rate never before seen in the river."
He assessed the state of the existing stopbank system and became really concerned about "catastrophic failure", he said.
On top of that, there was the frequency and magnitude of floods in the river.
"We need a plan here, and unfortunately we haven't had a plan."
October 14th is the last day for voting in the General Election 2023. And while there are some policies that are nice to have, there are other issues that are imperative to us. Where do your priorities lie this election? From the options below, choose what is swaying your vote the most.
Type … View moreOctober 14th is the last day for voting in the General Election 2023. And while there are some policies that are nice to have, there are other issues that are imperative to us. Where do your priorities lie this election? From the options below, choose what is swaying your vote the most.
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