Heathcote Valley, Christchurch

2714 days ago

Christchurch Floods: State of Emergency Lifted

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Mayor Lianne Dalziel has this afternoon lifted the State of Emergency around flooding in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.

"The immediate dangers posed by significant rainfall and abnormally high tides are now behind us. We haven't had any rainfall since Saturday and we know the river … View more
Mayor Lianne Dalziel has this afternoon lifted the State of Emergency around flooding in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.

"The immediate dangers posed by significant rainfall and abnormally high tides are now behind us. We haven't had any rainfall since Saturday and we know the river levels and storage basins are gradually and continuously dropping," says Mayor Dalziel.

"The low-pressure system that was affecting tidal levels has now passed, and while they remain high, they are now within normal tidal ranges.

"Although we are transitioning into a recovery period, we are still monitoring river levels, tides and weather forecasts very closely, to ensure we are ready to react if we need to.

"The forecast of further rain from this Thursday means the situation is still changeable, but we are working hard to minimise any impacts by clearing flood debris from rivers, sumps and storm-water grates, and keeping pumps deployed in Southshore and Flockton."

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2715 days ago

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2715 days ago

10:35am update Monday: flooding

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

For a live map of current road closures:
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10.35am: The Christchurch Civil Defence controller advises that the State of Emergency is likely to remain in place today. Civil Defence are waiting to assess any impact from the next high tide, which is due at 5.08pm. By the time any … View more
For a live map of current road closures:
ccc.govt.nz...

10.35am: The Christchurch Civil Defence controller advises that the State of Emergency is likely to remain in place today. Civil Defence are waiting to assess any impact from the next high tide, which is due at 5.08pm. By the time any impact is known it will be night time. Civil Defence will reassess the situation about the State of Emergency tomorrow (Tuesday) morning.

9.55am: If your property has been affected by flooding, please contact the Council by phone on 0800 800 169 or(03) 941 8999, or by email. We need your details so we can make sure you get the assistance available.

Western Valley Rd on Banks Peninsula remains closed due to a bridge wash-out.

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2715 days ago

Neighbourhood week

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Apply to subsidise your Neighbourhood event now! Start planning your summer block party or community gathering and cut cost with funding from Christchurch City Council Community Boards. This year, the event has been extended to the whole summer, so have your event any time this summer. bit.ly...

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2715 days ago

Social Networking Mingle

DANNY from Woolston

I organised an awesome event on the weekend we had about 40 people come along we're running it again everyone is welcome please check out the event at www.neighbourly.co.nz...

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2716 days ago

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Community Resilience Coordinator from New Zealand Red Cross

The Canterbury earthquakes severely disrupted the lives of schoolchildren through school closures, merges, and family stresses resulting from housing and insurance issues. To help, New Zealand Red Cross provided $6.9 million to 179 Canterbury schools, designed to improve the well-being of childrenView moreThe Canterbury earthquakes severely disrupted the lives of schoolchildren through school closures, merges, and family stresses resulting from housing and insurance issues. To help, New Zealand Red Cross provided $6.9 million to 179 Canterbury schools, designed to improve the well-being of children by funding a range of school programmes, events and initiatives.

Find out the difference this funding made to both the schools and students in the sixth of our 10 Good Stories videos. These videos show all the ways Red Cross helped one in five Cantabrians recover from the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, thanks to the generous donations of people from New Zealand and beyond.
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2716 days ago

Monday wheelie bin collection

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Residents who live on Connal St, Opawa Rd, Avonside Dr, Cunmor Tce and Richardson Tce are advised to put wheelie bins out for collection tomorrow as normal, if flooding has cleared from your part of the street. If there is still flooding in your part of the street tomorrow, please phone the Council… View moreResidents who live on Connal St, Opawa Rd, Avonside Dr, Cunmor Tce and Richardson Tce are advised to put wheelie bins out for collection tomorrow as normal, if flooding has cleared from your part of the street. If there is still flooding in your part of the street tomorrow, please phone the Council contact centre on 0800 800 169 or (03) 941 8999 as an alternative collection day will be arranged.

2716 days ago

Flood Update: 5:25pm

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

5.25pm: update: bit.ly...

On Banks Peninsula contractors have managed to clear a path through all the slips of note in the south bays although there is a fresh report of a slip on Kinloch Rd which they are on route to.

Western Valley Road will be closed for the evening due to a bridge … View more
5.25pm: update: bit.ly...

On Banks Peninsula contractors have managed to clear a path through all the slips of note in the south bays although there is a fresh report of a slip on Kinloch Rd which they are on route to.

Western Valley Road will be closed for the evening due to a bridge washout. There are alternative routes from Port Levy to Pigeon Bay so the washout has not isolated houses.

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2716 days ago

Roimata Community Food Hub

Michael from Woolston

Kia ora folks :)

I am very pleased to announce that we are currently organising the inaugural planting day for Roimata Community Food Hub.

It is happening Saturday August 12th from 10am till 1pm, with Sunday being the postponement date.

Here is a link (www.facebook.com...) to our Facebook … View more
Kia ora folks :)

I am very pleased to announce that we are currently organising the inaugural planting day for Roimata Community Food Hub.

It is happening Saturday August 12th from 10am till 1pm, with Sunday being the postponement date.

Here is a link (www.facebook.com...) to our Facebook event page. Please register if you intend to come along, as this will help us reduce waste and maximise resource use.

I look forward to seeing you down there with spade in hand....feel free to bring kids along too - we are organising activities for them :)

Take care
Michael
roimatacommunityfood@gmail.com

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2717 days ago

Drying washing

Sarah from Phillipstown

Just a reminder that in this weather if you don't have a clothes dryer, we have a 24/7 self service laundry next to cash converters opposite Eastgate. I wash at home and dry there. I did three loads of washing, sheets, towels etc. only cost a few dollars to dry. Very quick. Buy the tokens from… View moreJust a reminder that in this weather if you don't have a clothes dryer, we have a 24/7 self service laundry next to cash converters opposite Eastgate. I wash at home and dry there. I did three loads of washing, sheets, towels etc. only cost a few dollars to dry. Very quick. Buy the tokens from the dairy next door or use eftpos. Drying clothes inside on a rack is not good for you or your house.

2716 days ago

Flooding Update: 11:20am

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

11.20am: A rapid response building team will be visiting flood affected areas this afternoon to conduct a visual assessment of the damage caused to buildings by flood waters.

The focus remains on ensuring the welfare of people in flood affected areas. The Council will assess what clean up … View more
11.20am: A rapid response building team will be visiting flood affected areas this afternoon to conduct a visual assessment of the damage caused to buildings by flood waters.

The focus remains on ensuring the welfare of people in flood affected areas. The Council will assess what clean up measures are required once flood waters have receded. This includes the effect of contaminated floodwaters on private property.

Read the full update at Newsline: ccc.govt.nz...

2717 days ago

Flood Update - 10pm

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Flood water is receding slightly and rain is expected to reduce significantly overnight. However, there is still significant flooding in the Heathcote river area and the flood waters are expected to rise again at the next high tide at 3.42am tomorrow.

With this in mind, and for safety reasons … View more
Flood water is receding slightly and rain is expected to reduce significantly overnight. However, there is still significant flooding in the Heathcote river area and the flood waters are expected to rise again at the next high tide at 3.42am tomorrow.

With this in mind, and for safety reasons now that it is dark, we recommend that people who have not yet evacuated remain in their homes, and those that have evacuated do not try to return overnight.

Read the full update at Newsline: ccc.govt.nz...

2717 days ago

Flood Update

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

7.16pm UPDATE: Latest information on roads affected by flooding is now available on Newsline: bit.ly...

2717 days ago

Urgent evacuation message

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

2.05pm: Urgent evacuation message: If you live in the upper or lower Heathcote areas, and your home has flooded since the earthquakes, we strongly recommend you need to evacuate now – ahead of the high tide due around 3:15pm. We expect the high tide to cause significant flooding in these areas

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2.05pm: Urgent evacuation message: If you live in the upper or lower Heathcote areas, and your home has flooded since the earthquakes, we strongly recommend you need to evacuate now – ahead of the high tide due around 3:15pm. We expect the high tide to cause significant flooding in these areas

This is particularly around Clarendon Terrace, Richardson Terrace, Hunter Terrace, Eastern Terrace, Riverlaw Terrace, Palatine Terrace, Ford Road near Louison Place, Waimea Terrace – but also any other low lying areas around the Heathcote.

You should go immediately to family or friends, or the Civil Defence Centre at Linwood College.

In other areas of the city, if you are feeling anxious or unsafe, please self evacuate.

Please share this message urgently with family and friends.

2717 days ago

Flooding UPDATE

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

1.03pm: Akaroa Harbour and Little River water supplies are under some stress due to stream intakes being dirty and difficult to treat. Please conserve water until 24 hours after the storm finishes.

Stay up to date at Newsline: ccc.govt.nz...

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