Donations for Upper South Island Floods
Remember when everyone has helped us Cantabrians during our darkest days with the quakes, fires, floods, mosque shootings ?
Here is our chance to uplift spirits in the Upper South Islabd without it costing a lot of money.
The ONLY items that are being accepted at all NEW WORLD Supermarkets in Canterbury and other businesses mentioned in the attached media release are:
A bought or handmade card ( do not seal envelope) a nice message inside
A packet of lollies or multi pack or chocolate
A knitted or sewn small heart / worry worm/ hug to fit inside envelope as a forever keepsake
These items will be distributed to the most severely affected families by Lions Host Nelson and Havelock Lions Clubs.
Please support this appeal. The recipients will be receiving these in approximately 3 weeks time as a wee pick me up to let them know that others have not forgotten about them.
If schools etc want to get involved please email us at giftsofloveandstrength@gmail.com
Thank you for your generosity and kindness.
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Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!
The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.
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89.4% Yes, it's fair
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9.9% No, it's unreasonable
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0.7% Other - I'll share below
Dinghy Wanted
Hi neighbours!
Looking for a free or very cheap dinghy as our inflatable has given up the ghost!
Preferably metal fiberglass or plastic :-)
Thanks in advance!
House fire causing road closures
Pages Road is closed this afternoon from Breezes Road, this is due to a house that has caught fire in the area.
Coastal Ward Community Board member, Alex Hewison, shared the closure on a local Facebook page.
Fire and Emergency are at the scene but further details have not been shared at this stage.
Avoid the area where possible.