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2182 days ago

Record breaking cocaine seizure

Social Media Advisor from New Zealand Police

A joint international operation involving Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Customs Service has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Sydney man and the seizure of approximately 190kg of cocaine making it New Zealand's largest cocaine seizure.

On Monday, 20 August 2018, a container … View more
A joint international operation involving Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Customs Service has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Sydney man and the seizure of approximately 190kg of cocaine making it New Zealand's largest cocaine seizure.

On Monday, 20 August 2018, a container listed as a shipment of bananas arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, on a vessel from Balboa, Panama.

New Zealand Customs and Police inspected the container and found five duffel bags on top of the banana boxes, which contained 190 blocks of cocaine each weighing around a kilogram that had been wrapped in packaging tape.

🍌 B-A-N-A-N-A-S! 🍌

Anyone who wants to report illegal drug activity can contact their nearest Police station or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

More here: www.police.govt.nz...

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2183 days ago

We've joined Neighbourly!

The Team from New Zealand Police

Kia ora neighbours,

We wanted to let you know that New Zealand Police have now joined Neighbourly! We're happy to be here!

Other than occasionally posting cute pictures of our canine friends, we plan to share with you the latest happenings in your community and around the country - as we… View more
Kia ora neighbours,

We wanted to let you know that New Zealand Police have now joined Neighbourly! We're happy to be here!

Other than occasionally posting cute pictures of our canine friends, we plan to share with you the latest happenings in your community and around the country - as we work together to create safer communities.

Please remember our Neighbourly page and private messages are not monitored by Police and are not the place to report crimes - IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 111.

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2183 days ago

Win the best family Christmas experience

Coca‑Cola Christmas in the Park

Enter to win the chance to light up the Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park tree! Entries accepted until 19 November, the winning family will be drawn on 20th November.

We also have an LG 55" UHD TV from Harvey Norman - Moorehouse Ave plus a goodie Hamper from 'The Breeze' Radio … View more
Enter to win the chance to light up the Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park tree! Entries accepted until 19 November, the winning family will be drawn on 20th November.

We also have an LG 55" UHD TV from Harvey Norman - Moorehouse Ave plus a goodie Hamper from 'The Breeze' Radio Station up for grabs!
Enter here!

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2184 days ago

Water myths busted!

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

There's a lot of confusion about our push to conserve water when a bottling company is taking it straight from the ground. We've gone through and answered some frequent misunderstandings.

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2185 days ago

Art at The Bird II (Birdlings Flat)

Rosalie from Banks Peninsula

Celebrating local creativity: Painting, Photography, Ceramics, Up-cycled Items, Hand Crafts, Gemstones plus much more...
+++ Opening 10am - 4pm Saturday 17th November
and 10am - 4pm Sunday 18th November +++

Free entry, Cash and Carry, while stock lasts.......
Birdlings Flat Community… View more
Celebrating local creativity: Painting, Photography, Ceramics, Up-cycled Items, Hand Crafts, Gemstones plus much more...
+++ Opening 10am - 4pm Saturday 17th November
and 10am - 4pm Sunday 18th November +++

Free entry, Cash and Carry, while stock lasts.......
Birdlings Flat Community Centre, 157 Poranui Beach Rd, Birdlings Flat

2185 days ago

Watch out for this phone scam neighbours!

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Be aware, police have identified a new telephone scam targeting New Zealanders. If you receive an angry call from someone seeking compensation for car damages, hang up. To read more, click here.

What you need to know:
- The call will be from an international number that's … View more
Hi neighbours,

Be aware, police have identified a new telephone scam targeting New Zealanders. If you receive an angry call from someone seeking compensation for car damages, hang up. To read more, click here.

What you need to know:
- The call will be from an international number that's then redirected through a local number.
- The aggressive scammer could be very convincing.
- Upon answering, they demand money for damages from a vehicle collision they claim you were involved in.
- Police are urging people to warn elderly relatives so they do not fall victim to the scam and lose money.
- If you receive a call of this nature, police advise you to hang up immediately.

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2214 days ago

Apology after water review

Anna Williams Reporter from The Press

Christchurch City Council's chief executive Karleen Edwards has apologised after a review into the chlorination of the city's water supply found a "lack of a cohesive system" in how the council managed compliance.

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2185 days ago

Stand up NZ

White Ribbon

White Ribbon is asking men to take the online pledge and stand up, speak out and act to prevent men's violence towards women.

With 41% of a front line officers time spent dealing with family violence, we need you to stand up by taking The Pledge.

Find out more at whiteribbon.org.nz
Take the pledge here

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2186 days ago

Goodies donated to Cat Rescue now on Webfair for auction.

Bronwyn Reader from Cat Rescue Christchurch

If you are looking at getting a head start at xmas shopping, why not have a look at the goodies on for auction on www.webfair.co.nz... under the Cat Rescue Fair.

Photo's of some of the items below.

2186 days ago

Hei āwhina i te hunga tamariki ki te ako mō te hua o te aroha

The Team from Ministry of Education

Today is World Kindness Day 2018.
Piri mai ki a Oti te Nanekoti i a ia e tūtakitaki haere nei ki ōna hoa i tēnei haerenga nui whakaharahara ōna. Pānuihia te kōrero paki mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... He mea … View more
Today is World Kindness Day 2018.
Piri mai ki a Oti te Nanekoti i a ia e tūtakitaki haere nei ki ōna hoa i tēnei haerenga nui whakaharahara ōna. Pānuihia te kōrero paki mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... He mea kinaki nā Te Tira Puoro o Aotearoa. Hei āwhina i te hunga tamariki ki te ako mō te hua o te aroha.

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2186 days ago

Today is World Kindness Day 2018

The Team from Ministry of Education

Join Oat the Goat as he embarks on the adventure of his life and meets some surprising new friends along the way. With music performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy Oat the Goat, in English and te reo Māori www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... Helping children learn … View moreJoin Oat the Goat as he embarks on the adventure of his life and meets some surprising new friends along the way. With music performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy Oat the Goat, in English and te reo Māori www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... Helping children learn the power of kindness!

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2187 days ago

'Architectural snobbery' accused of holding back Lyttelton development

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Six years after a city council design panel rejected their modern, port-inspired design, a Lyttelton couple have accepted "vanilla architecture" is the only way they can rebuild their home.

In 2012, Ann and Brent Stanaway​, wanted to construct a "new and vibrant" building on … View more
Six years after a city council design panel rejected their modern, port-inspired design, a Lyttelton couple have accepted "vanilla architecture" is the only way they can rebuild their home.

In 2012, Ann and Brent Stanaway​, wanted to construct a "new and vibrant" building on the site of their former home at the corner of Oxford St and Sumner Rd, rather than a "pastiche" of what the earthquakes destroyed.

But authorities thought the design wasn't a good fit for the heritage town and, after multiple meetings, the couple dropped the idea.

What do you think? How can Lyttelton best balance heritage and new development?

2190 days ago

Spring storm batters South Island

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Heavy rain and snow will continue battering parts of the South Island into Friday afternoon, as a spring storm makes its way up the country.

Several highways remain closed, including the major link between the east and west coasts due to a road wash-out.

How's the weather at your place?

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2211 days ago

Christchurch stadium investment not on district councils' agendas

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch's neighbouring councils don't plan to help pay for a stadium in the city.

Selwyn mayor Sam Broughton told the Christchurch City Council in May that he supported the idea of rural Canterbury ratepayers contributing, but said this week that financial support from district … View more
Christchurch's neighbouring councils don't plan to help pay for a stadium in the city.

Selwyn mayor Sam Broughton told the Christchurch City Council in May that he supported the idea of rural Canterbury ratepayers contributing, but said this week that financial support from district councils was no longer necessary.

2192 days ago

Poll: What do you think about Lime e-scooters?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Electric scooters have been zooming about your city for a couple of weeks now, and we want to know your thoughts on them!

Lime e-scooters have made the news recently after Christchurch schools banned them from school grounds. There have been instances where the scooters have been … View more
Hi neighbours,

Electric scooters have been zooming about your city for a couple of weeks now, and we want to know your thoughts on them!

Lime e-scooters have made the news recently after Christchurch schools banned them from school grounds. There have been instances where the scooters have been disrespected and dumped in the ocean, and have even had fireworks attached to them.

However some people are in support of the scooters, and have even found a way to make extra pocket money from them.

So what are your thoughts on the use of electric scooters in the Garden City? Are they a nuisance or a whole lot of fun? Share your thoughts with us in the replies below.
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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What do you think about Lime e-scooters?
  • 47.5% I like the scooters
    47.5% Complete
  • 14.6% They're an accident waiting to happen
    14.6% Complete
  • 2.9% I haven't noticed them much
    2.9% Complete
  • 26.8% I'd like them if more rules were enforced around their use
    26.8% Complete
  • 8.2% I think they should be banned altogether
    8.2% Complete
902 votes
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