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Former Waimakariri mayor David Ayers says the district has two of the most seismically-secure towns in the country, although he’d be happy not to have them tested in his lifetime.
Friday marks 10 years since the devastating September 4 quake that caused one-fifth of Kaiapoi to be red-zoned, and … View moreFormer Waimakariri mayor David Ayers says the district has two of the most seismically-secure towns in the country, although he’d be happy not to have them tested in his lifetime.
Friday marks 10 years since the devastating September 4 quake that caused one-fifth of Kaiapoi to be red-zoned, and extensive damage to other parts of the district.
Read more here.
What word do you associate most with the September 4 earthquake in Canterbury?
As part of Stuff's upcoming coverage of the 10th anniversary of the quake, we want to hear your memories of the day life changed dramatically for so many.
We're collecting your submissions to create a word … View moreWhat word do you associate most with the September 4 earthquake in Canterbury?
As part of Stuff's upcoming coverage of the 10th anniversary of the quake, we want to hear your memories of the day life changed dramatically for so many.
We're collecting your submissions to create a word cloud to be published on the 10th anniversary.
It may be a word that describes how your life or your community has changed, or one that takes you back to that very moment the earth shook on the morning of September 4, 2010.
To share the word you believe best sums up the 10 years since the quake, click here or email stuffnation@stuff.co.nz
Do you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?
Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our … View moreDo you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?
Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page now!
If selected, your nomination will be published in your community paper with you and your nominee each winning a $25 Prezzy® Card!
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.
With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View moreMaintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.
With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.
Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Temperatures are plummeting as snow blankets many parts of the South Island on Tuesday morning.
MetService meteorologist Peter Little said South Islanders should expect a “bitterly cold” day as a cold front “significantly” dropped temperatures overnight, bringing flurries of snow, sleet … View moreTemperatures are plummeting as snow blankets many parts of the South Island on Tuesday morning.
MetService meteorologist Peter Little said South Islanders should expect a “bitterly cold” day as a cold front “significantly” dropped temperatures overnight, bringing flurries of snow, sleet and rain to most southern centres.
Is snow affecting your area? Send us your pics/tell us what you see in the comments below.
1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives. When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.
For the month of … View more1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives. When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.
For the month of September, we want to use our voice to raise awareness for mental health and well-being. Perhaps consider sharing a cuppa with someone you know who could use the support or challenge your family and friends to unplug from social media for the entire month to improve their well-being. If you or someone you know is going through a rough patch, don’t forget you can call or text 1737 anytime for FREE support from a trained counsellor.
This month also coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th) followed by Mental Health Awareness Week (21 - 27 September).
However you choose to take part, make sure to tag us in your posts + use the following hashtag so we can see how you’re cultivating better mental health for yourself or in your community this month:
#NSNZmentalhealth
The coffins are made from pine, unstained and unpainted. Decorate the coffin, or leave just plain.
Deposit of $200 required
Expressions of interest to JP 021862602
Rangiora Menz Shed has for sale a Mud Kitchen. Ideal for any preschools or just set up at home for hours of fun. One Photo shows the back of the mud kitchen which has a hose connection for water thru to the tap. Heaps of fun!
Contact Steve Mackay 0279090240
Garden Seat for SALE $75
2 Seater (1m wide) treated Pine with galvanised legs. Unpainted, unstained. Contact Steve 0279090240
More coming with oregon slats. Approx 5 more. To secure your order contact Steve, a small deposit ($20) required!
The last of the potted daffodils in flower at only $5.00 per pot of 3 bulbs.
At our club rooms 13 BLAKE STREET RANGIORA. Wednesday morning from 10 am to 12. If wet will be inside. Also rustic bird feeders at only $15 each
Hi neighbours,
Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.
All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road … View moreHi neighbours,
Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.
All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road policing manager Acting Superintendent Gini Welch confirmed on Friday.
It brings an end to a long-standing convention that law enforcement would let minor speeding breaches slide.
“We don’t have a threshold,” Welch told Stuff, “we don’t have anything other than the speed limit.
Previously, besides zero tolerance long weekends, it was understood police could exercise discretion up to 10kmh over the speed limit.
Click here to read more.
UPDATE: Snowfall warning has been lifted for Porters Pass, please drive to the conditions.
Motorists in the Canterbury and West Coast region are today advised to drive cautiously, with chain use 'essential' if driving through SH73 (Porters Pass).
What you need to know:
- The NZTA… View moreUPDATE: Snowfall warning has been lifted for Porters Pass, please drive to the conditions.
Motorists in the Canterbury and West Coast region are today advised to drive cautiously, with chain use 'essential' if driving through SH73 (Porters Pass).
What you need to know:
- The NZTA has advised motorists to fit their vehicle with chains if travelling through SH73
- Metservice has forecast snowfall of 10-15cm to fall in the area around Porters Pass above 500m
-Porters Pass is now closed to towing vehicles
See the SH73 Traffic Map for all the latest road alerts
For weather related updates, head to MetService's Weather Warnings Page
New Zealand’s only heli-dive operation is now offering people the chance to freefall over the Pacific Ocean, before landing on Sumner Beach in Christchurch.
Stuff reporter Lee Kenny dropped in for a look, then dropped out.
Would you give it a go? Why/why not? Read more here.
Happy Monday neighbours,
Temperatures reached record highs in parts of the South Island on Sunday, with Kaikōura the hottest spot in the country at 24.5C.
Riccarton equalled its second-highest winter temperature with 23.6C, Lincoln had its fourth-highest at 22.3C, while Waimate had its hottest … View moreHappy Monday neighbours,
Temperatures reached record highs in parts of the South Island on Sunday, with Kaikōura the hottest spot in the country at 24.5C.
Riccarton equalled its second-highest winter temperature with 23.6C, Lincoln had its fourth-highest at 22.3C, while Waimate had its hottest winter day since records began in 1908, reaching 23.4C.
But despite the weekend of warm weather across New Zealand, winter isn’t over yet.
Did you make the most of the weather while it lasted?
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