Mairehau, Christchurch

Got some bits to give away?

Got some bits to give away?

Clear our that garage and pop it on Neighbourly Market for free.

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2676 days ago

Strangers

Karyn from St Albans

Dont know if this means anything but will post. This morning had young guy knock on door. When got to door he was back at car talking to driver. Asked me if someone named Kieran lives here. Both kept faces covered by hoodies. Anyway was grey car. Just thought would put up in case someone going… View moreDont know if this means anything but will post. This morning had young guy knock on door. When got to door he was back at car talking to driver. Asked me if someone named Kieran lives here. Both kept faces covered by hoodies. Anyway was grey car. Just thought would put up in case someone going around looking for empty homes to burgle. Just seemed wierd as have been here 32 years and no one by hat name ever lived here. Sorry didnt get number plate as took of around the corner. Just be careful.

2674 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...

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2681 days ago

A HOME FOR EVIE URGENTLY NEEDED

Leisha from Papanui

It just so happens that I have developed an allergy to my cat and I now need to find her a new home. If you or you know of anyone looking for a loving, affectionate, gentle natured cat, please message me. Evie was rescued from the SPCA after the 2010 earthquakes and I don't really want to … View moreIt just so happens that I have developed an allergy to my cat and I now need to find her a new home. If you or you know of anyone looking for a loving, affectionate, gentle natured cat, please message me. Evie was rescued from the SPCA after the 2010 earthquakes and I don't really want to take her back there. I would love for her to have a home that can give her the love and attention she deserves ... also knowing that she's actually going to be well looked after, not mistreated or abandoned. Evie is about 8 years old, fixed, micro-chipped and recently vaccinated. Again, if you know of anyone who could take her on, please let me know. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks 😢

2674 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...

2674 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...

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2675 days ago

A Celebration of Screen and Stage concert

David and Margaret from Redwood

Does anyone know if this is still on tonight at the Main Hall,Lincoln High School at 7 pm

2675 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.

2675 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...

2675 days ago

Flooding: important update for all Christchurch and Banks Peninsula residents

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Several wastewater pump stations have been flooded and are not keeping up with the inflow so wastewater is overflowing into streets. Please limit water use that produces wastewaster like flushing, washing and showering until the rain has stopped for a few hours. Please keep water use to a minimum. … View moreSeveral wastewater pump stations have been flooded and are not keeping up with the inflow so wastewater is overflowing into streets. Please limit water use that produces wastewaster like flushing, washing and showering until the rain has stopped for a few hours. Please keep water use to a minimum. This applies to everyone in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.

2675 days ago

Local state of emergency declared

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has declared a local state of emergency in Christchurch as a precautionary measure to allow us to prepare fully for any issues that may arise with the high tide due this afternoon. The declaration will enable us to work with multiple agencies to respond, and … View moreChristchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has declared a local state of emergency in Christchurch as a precautionary measure to allow us to prepare fully for any issues that may arise with the high tide due this afternoon. The declaration will enable us to work with multiple agencies to respond, and quickly evacuate people should the need arise.

Our Civil Defence Centre is re-opening again at midday today.

People self-evacuating should call the Council’s Call Centre on 0800 800 169 or 03 941 8999 to register their details so we can keep them updated.

Visit NEWSLINE for live weather updates www.ccc.govt.nz...

2675 days ago

Ewww - are you in the 10% who doesn’t do this?

FreshChoice New Zealand

Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!

- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us … View more
Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!

- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us are getting less than 5 hours sleep each night?
- The most common kiwi stress relief is to exercise! Coming in at a close second was .. of course .. FOOD!

Want to see what else we found out? Like how frequently we are washing our hands...?!

Check out all our interesting findings from the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017 here!
Check out the results!

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2676 days ago

Retraction and apology

Karyn from St Albans

I recently put a post up about something heard about our mayor. I want to apologise with all my heart to the mayor and her three sisters for any harm or hurt caused them as seems they where not true. Turns out was disgrunted workman out to cause problems. I should have made sure all the facts … View moreI recently put a post up about something heard about our mayor. I want to apologise with all my heart to the mayor and her three sisters for any harm or hurt caused them as seems they where not true. Turns out was disgrunted workman out to cause problems. I should have made sure all the facts where true before posting. I am very sorry for any pain this caused. It was my mistake for not checking all facts before posting. One thing I have learned is never post anything without checking all facts or in anger. Our mayor is not or has never been involved in anything to do with HNZ homes, nor have her sisters. I asccept all responsibility for the fact that post was wrong and untrue and all I can do is say sorry and always double check facts before posting.

2675 days ago

Highest tide ever recorded - CCC flooding update

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Response teams have headed out to Opawa and Southshore to check on residents and let them know that a welfare centre has opened at Linwood College if they need somewhere to go tonight.

Contractors have arrived at Southshore with the fill to close up low points where water has got through.

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Response teams have headed out to Opawa and Southshore to check on residents and let them know that a welfare centre has opened at Linwood College if they need somewhere to go tonight.

Contractors have arrived at Southshore with the fill to close up low points where water has got through.

Information in from NIWA shows this afternoon's tide was the highest ever recorded at Bridge St. At this stage, we believe the record-breaking level was due to a low pressure weather system coming on top of a spring tide, and heavy rainfall. Although the spring tide and rainfall were expected, the unusually low pressure wasn't forecast. This accounted for 0.4M of the tidal height. Preliminary assessment is that this extreme tide level may be equivalent to a 1/200 year event (a probability of occurring once in every 200 years).

We are keeping a close eye on the high tide due around 3am tomorrow. At this stage we don't expect this to be as high as this afternoon's high tide, but we will post an update at 9pm tonight.

We are due for more rain tomorrow. Contractors will be out over the weekend checking grates and drains so the stormwater network can work effectively.

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2677 days ago

CBD Walking tours this Saturday

Anne from St Albans

If you haven't been to the central city for a while, these free walking tours are a great chance to see what's new. There is heaps of progress in the CBD and some really neat stuff popping up, great places to eat, people-watch, shop and just spend time and watch the world go by.
Three … View more
If you haven't been to the central city for a while, these free walking tours are a great chance to see what's new. There is heaps of progress in the CBD and some really neat stuff popping up, great places to eat, people-watch, shop and just spend time and watch the world go by.
Three tours this Saturday 22 July, 9am, 11am and 1pm.
Limited places to booking essential: www.otakaroltd.co.nz...

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