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July 29, 2021
14 different stores are participating, and offering discounts up to 50% off.
Northwest Outlet located on the corner of Belknap Street and Banks Ave is one of those stores and offers a variety of items from outdoor clothing truck covers and camping gear and they invite anyone who wants top take part in the deals.
“We kinda count on the weather we get around here, whether its the sunshine, whether its the rain or snow any of that stuff, and being able to pivot and get people what they need is what we take a lot of pride in,” Scott Miller of Northwest Outlet said.
Tens of millions of dollars have been spent protecting parts of Christchurch from flood waters, which Lianne Dalziel believes will pay off as heavy rain batters the city.
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Johnny Morris on Eglinton St in Avondale during floods in Christchurch. The water had breached one of his three steps. Johnny Morris, on Eglinton St, said his sinks and toilets were backing up as the water submerged his first step and reached his garage. “We’ve got a bit to go yet,” he said. “I’m wracked that people are sightseeing and creating waves as they rush by. “The council needs to close the road.”
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Niven St resident Chris Davies on his flooded property. A wave from a passing car rolls across his driveway.
Slower traffic, fewer car parks but safer people: Changes coming for Mount Maunganui
14 Mar, 2021 05:00 PM
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Tauranga City Council looks likely to drop its controversial proposal to trial a one-way traffic system in Pilot Bay due to a lack of public support - again. Several changes to the popular streets of Mount Maunganui North are still afoot, however, in an effort to make the area safer and more appealing for people to walk, cycle or scooter instead of driving.
These could see car parks removed to make way for a shared pathway, a new roundabout installed and the Marine Parade boardwalk extended.