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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 moreNearly 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.
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
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...
For live updates on road conditions around the city, head to Newsline: bit.ly...
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...
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.
The Banks Peninsula Community Board chairwoman has resigned due to health issues. Christine Wilson,…
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...
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.
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.
"They say love is spelt T-I-M-E," never a truer word spoken. youtu.be...
K9 Krazies is the new kid on the block when it comes to dog walking services. We love dogs, and would love to be able to hang out with more dogs! So what better thing to do then dog walking?! Feel free to get in contact! Check us out on Facebook under K9 Krazies, Instagram K9krazies_dogwalkingchch
… View moreK9 Krazies is the new kid on the block when it comes to dog walking services. We love dogs, and would love to be able to hang out with more dogs! So what better thing to do then dog walking?! Feel free to get in contact! Check us out on Facebook under K9 Krazies, Instagram K9krazies_dogwalkingchch
Chuck us a follow and like, will post the adventures we go on while walking! 200 followers and we will do a giveaway of dog goodies!
Thanks Kaylah and Liam 🐶
Fun night coming up this week @ Waimairi Beach. Get some friends together and pop on down for a great value meal and a few giggles with our Quiz Night. Not really for the quizzy types, more for neighbours and friends to get together and have a fun night out. Prizes will be bar tabs, be there to be … View moreFun night coming up this week @ Waimairi Beach. Get some friends together and pop on down for a great value meal and a few giggles with our Quiz Night. Not really for the quizzy types, more for neighbours and friends to get together and have a fun night out. Prizes will be bar tabs, be there to be in to win! 1st, 2nd or 3rd are not guaranteed prize winners - ring the cafe if you are keen 383 0307. See you Thursday.
Team bookings are coming in, get in tomorrow to get your team booked in and let us know if you are keen for a meal before the Quiz - $10 Fish N Chips or $12 Homemade Beef Burger or Fish Burger & Fries
Thanks to the 2600 of you who completed our Sunday Star-Times/Neighbourly poll on NZ's changing attitudes to meat and veges. We reported the results this weekend - and they were fascinating.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it reveals our most loyal meat-eaters are in farming provinces like Southland,… View moreThanks to the 2600 of you who completed our Sunday Star-Times/Neighbourly poll on NZ's changing attitudes to meat and veges. We reported the results this weekend - and they were fascinating.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it reveals our most loyal meat-eaters are in farming provinces like Southland, Manawatu-Wanganui and Taranaki, where nearly two-thirds of us eat meat most days. By comparison, fewer than half of respondents in Wellington, Auckland and Northland eat that much meat. More than a third of Aucklanders and Cantabrians say they are reducing their meat consumption; another 13 per cent have already cut it from their diets entirely.
>> So here's a question: should city-dwellers be supporting our farmers better, given they're still the backbone of our economy? Or do farmers and the rest of us need to be working together to find new solutions - new premium meats, new meat alternatives - to reflect reducing meat consumption around the world?
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