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1279 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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1279 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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1279 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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1286 days ago

Looking for large CRT monitor

Kat from Rangiora

Does anybody happen to have an old CRT monitor rattling round in storage? My husband is looking for one for a fun project with the kids. The bigger the better, he's hoping for 21 inches if we can find it. Thanks all!

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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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1280 days ago

The Pixie Coat

Wendi & Russell from Kaiapoi

Snug as a bug in a rug, keep your fur babies warm and cosy in a locally made in Kaiapoi with free shipping Nationwide, 100% Wool Dog Coat, with 100% cotton lined with velcro around belly for comfort and a leather strap around the neck. Have a look on our facebook page. or our website, Pixies Dog … View moreSnug as a bug in a rug, keep your fur babies warm and cosy in a locally made in Kaiapoi with free shipping Nationwide, 100% Wool Dog Coat, with 100% cotton lined with velcro around belly for comfort and a leather strap around the neck. Have a look on our facebook page. or our website, Pixies Dog Grooming sell these coats 327-6606

Price: $69

1280 days ago

The Pixie Coat (For your fur baby)

Wendi & Russell from Kaiapoi

Snug as a bug in a rug is made locally in Kaiapoi and has free shipping Nationwide. It's very cold at the moment so what better way to keep your fur baby warm these colder days. 100% Wool and lined in 100% cotton with velcro around belly for comfort and a leather strap around the neck. Pixies … View moreSnug as a bug in a rug is made locally in Kaiapoi and has free shipping Nationwide. It's very cold at the moment so what better way to keep your fur baby warm these colder days. 100% Wool and lined in 100% cotton with velcro around belly for comfort and a leather strap around the neck. Pixies Dog Grooming sells these 327-6606

Price: $69

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

TAMPER RESISTANT SAFER PLATES project

Norma McLaren from Rangiora Community Patrol

The Rangiora Community Patrol has unfortunately had to postpone the event planned for Sunday 30th May, due to the weather forecast. It will held again in the near future as soon as possible!

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1281 days ago

POTTED DAFFODILS AND HYACINTHS FOR SALE

Arthur from Rangiora

Daffodils, 3 and 4 to a pot in flower now only $7 for 3 and $10 for 4;
Potted Hyacinths 3 per pot, in flower now only $10 per pot. Pickup is at 20 Cassino street Rangiora phone 03 745 91 48

Negotiable

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:
- General Family Dentistry
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- 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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1282 days ago

Hanging outdoor Chair

Ella from Rangiora

Pickup only Rangiora.
Used condition, still got plenty of use left in it!

Price: $30

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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1284 days ago

Westpac to close Kaiapoi branch despite concerns about affect on older residents

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

The closure of the only Westpac branch in a small North Canterbury town is a “disappointing” outcome for residents, particularly the older community, Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon says.

In a letter to Gordon, Westpac chief executive David McLean confirmed the Kaiapoi branch would close on June … View more
The closure of the only Westpac branch in a small North Canterbury town is a “disappointing” outcome for residents, particularly the older community, Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon says.

In a letter to Gordon, Westpac chief executive David McLean confirmed the Kaiapoi branch would close on June 23.

McLean cited a 45 per cent decline in counter transactions at the branch since national Covid-19 lockdown and a 65 per cent fall in such transactions nationwide in the last four years.

The Kaiapoi branch is the only outlet for the bank in the small township, and its closure and will mean residents wanting to visit a Westpac will need to travel 11 kilometres north to Rangiora to reach their nearest branch.

Gordon said he was grateful that the bank’s board of executives had met with him to discuss the issue, but the decision to close the bank was “disappointing” and went against the progress being made in North Canterbury.

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