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1025 days ago

Heavy rainfall in Westland District

The Neighbourly Team

Westland District is in a RED weather warning due to heavy rainfall and forecast thunderstorms. This rainfall is expected until Friday evening making land slips and flooding possible.

Civil Defence emergency operation centres have opened in Westport and Hokitika in preparation.

South Westland rivers are rising rapidly and there is surface flooding between Haast and Hokitika on low-lying areas of highway. There is also surface flooding back into Otago, between Haast and Makarora.

“We continue to encourage all drivers between Makarora and Hokitika on SH6 to assess if their journey is really necessary given the heavy rainfall and visibility issues.” says Moira Whinham Maintenance Contract Manager for Waka Kotahi on the West Coast.

Here's what you need to know:
- Non-essential travel on SH6 is discouraged due to surface flooding, slips and heavy rainfall.
- If you are in danger or need immediate help, please call 111.
- If you require assistance, call Civil Defence on 03 789 7999.

You can stay up to date through the West Coast Emergency Management Group website.

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4 days ago

What's your favourite tomato recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.

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1 day ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 83.1% Yes
    83.1% Complete
  • 14.6% No
    14.6% Complete
  • 2.4% Other - I'll share below
    2.4% Complete
1021 votes
5 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 4.7% Second half of November
    4.7% Complete
  • 43.5% 1st December
    43.5% Complete
  • 17.4% A week before Christmas
    17.4% Complete
  • 33.3% Whenever you wish
    33.3% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2249 votes