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2500 days ago

Poll: How's your summer been?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

From weeks on end of blistering hot days to calamitous cyclones, we've pretty much had it all this summer. The extreme temperatures in some parts are in stark contrast to other storm-battered coastal zones Tell us how summer's been in your area.

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How's your summer been?
  • 37.1% This summer has been a winner.
    37.1% Complete
  • 48.9% We've had a summer of contrasts - hot and spicy, wet and stormy.
    48.9% Complete
  • 10% It's been a fairly typical Kiwi summer.
    10% Complete
  • 4.1% Summer? What summer?
    4.1% Complete
1336 votes
2500 days ago

UPDATE: Wednesday 6.30am

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch appears to have escaped the worst of ex-Tropical Cyclone Gita after the cyclone split and tracked further south than predicted.

The rainfall in the city was half the forecast figure. The rain is expected to ease this morning.

There was flooding around the city and signage was … View more
Christchurch appears to have escaped the worst of ex-Tropical Cyclone Gita after the cyclone split and tracked further south than predicted.

The rainfall in the city was half the forecast figure. The rain is expected to ease this morning.

There was flooding around the city and signage was placed at 28 sites. Three roads remain closed – Clarendon Terrace, Owles Terrace and part of New Brighton Road (between Pages Road and Baker Street).

2500 days ago

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2514 days ago

Christchurch the pothole capital of New Zealand

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Nearly seven years since the earthquakes and despite millions of dollars spent on road repairs, Christchurch appears to be the pothole capital of New Zealand.

Last year, the Christchurch City Council received 994 complaints about potholes, spent over $525,000 fixing more than 19,000 (about $27 … View more
Nearly seven years since the earthquakes and despite millions of dollars spent on road repairs, Christchurch appears to be the pothole capital of New Zealand.

Last year, the Christchurch City Council received 994 complaints about potholes, spent over $525,000 fixing more than 19,000 (about $27 each) and paid out $2000 in compensation for vehicle damage.

Wellington City Council spent $12,782 repairing 394 potholes in the last financial year, and Dunedin City Council spent $27,000 identifying and repairing 4500 potholes. Further south, Invercargill City Council spent about $60,000.

2500 days ago

Ex-Cyclone Gita weather hits New Zealand

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

States of emergency have been declared in Christchurch, Nelson-Tasman , Selwyn, Grey, Buller, Westland, and Taranaki on Tuesday as ex-Cyclone Gita bears down on the country.

Follow the latest updates on Stuff.co.nz and Press.co.nz

2501 days ago

Sandbags

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Update ex-tropical Cyclone Gita Wednesday 12.05am: Christchurch received about 50 per cent less rain on Tuesday night than forecast and high tide has passed without any major incidents. There are no reports of any properties in Christchurch flooding above floor level. Read more at NEWSLINE: … View moreUpdate ex-tropical Cyclone Gita Wednesday 12.05am: Christchurch received about 50 per cent less rain on Tuesday night than forecast and high tide has passed without any major incidents. There are no reports of any properties in Christchurch flooding above floor level. Read more at NEWSLINE: www.ccc.govt.nz...

Update ex-tropical Cyclone Gita 10.50pm:
Rainfall in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula tonight has been significantly lower than forecast. We are still monitoring the effects of the high tide and will bring you more information as it comes to hand.
Read more at NEWSLINE: www.ccc.govt.nz...

Update 7.45pm: Very heavy rainfall is expected across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula between now and midnight. Forecasts suggest we could get as much rain over the next three to four hours as we have had all day. These heavy falls will coincide with the high tide and are likely to cause flooding.

Update Cyclone Gita 6.20pm: A Civil Defence Centre will be open from 8pm at the Pioneer Sport and Recreation Centre for anyone who needs assistance.
People self-evacuating are encouraged to stay with friends and family if possible.
Individual schools in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula will decide whether they open tomorrow. Please contact your school directly to find out if they will be open.
Read more at Newsline: bit.ly...

Update 5:00pm: If you are in a flood-prone area and are considering using sandbags to protect your property please look here bit.ly...

Update 4.20pm: Lianne Dalziel Christchurch Mayor has declared a State of Emergency for Christchurch City, which includes Banks Peninsula, due to the impacts of ex-tropical Cyclone Gita.
For live updates head to Newsline:bit.ly...

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2501 days ago

Updates on road conditions

The Team from Christchurch City Council

For live updates on road conditions around the city, head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2501 days ago

Mayor declares State of Emergency

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has declared a State of Emergency for Christchurch City, which includes Banks Peninsula, due to the impacts of ex-tropical Cyclone Gita.
For live updates head to Newsline:bit.ly...

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2504 days ago

From 'everything I dreamed of' to depression: the realities of retirement

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

After a lifetime of work, the leap into retirement can offer a new lease of life – or it can provide too much free time.

Reporter Laura Baker spoke with four people about their personal experiences after leaving the workforce.

2501 days ago

Preparing for Cyclone Gita: Latest info

The Team from Christchurch City Council

People who live in low-lying areas whose homes have flooded in the past should be prepared to self-evacuate this afternoon.
If there is an evacuation, we will open up Pioneer Stadium for people leaving their homes. For live updates head to Newsline: bit.ly...

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2501 days ago

Cultivating community

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, the green activists of Cultivate Christchurch see growing food in the middle of an urban centre as a way to build - and rebuild - your city and people. They, their volunteers, workers and interns, are hard at work. How about a shout-out (or at least a show of Likes and Thanks) to … View moreHello neighbours, the green activists of Cultivate Christchurch see growing food in the middle of an urban centre as a way to build - and rebuild - your city and people. They, their volunteers, workers and interns, are hard at work. How about a shout-out (or at least a show of Likes and Thanks) to let them know they're appreciated.

2501 days ago

Cultivating community

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, the green activists of Cultivate Christchurch see growing food in the middle of an urban centre as a way to build - and rebuild - your city and people. They, their volunteers, workers and interns, are hard at work. How about a shout-out (or at least a show of Likes and Thanks) to … View moreHello neighbours, the green activists of Cultivate Christchurch see growing food in the middle of an urban centre as a way to build - and rebuild - your city and people. They, their volunteers, workers and interns, are hard at work. How about a shout-out (or at least a show of Likes and Thanks) to let them know they're appreciated.

2501 days ago
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