10:35am update Monday: flooding
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 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.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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85.1% Yes
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13.8% No
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
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What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.