Thousands of people still trapped in Golden Bay
Thousands of residents and tourists are trapped in Golden Bay and Collingwood have been cut off as State Highway 60, the only way out of the area, has closed in several places due to rain caused slips.
Dozens of other roads and “state highways” have been closed including SH73 near Kumara, SH1 in Kaikōura, north and south, due to flooding, slips and major damage. SH6 has also been closed between Westport and Greymouth due to flooding.
A 60-metre section of SH1 between Paekakariki and Pukerua Bay was destroyed after being undermined by sea swells from ex-Cyclone Gita.
Hundreds of schools and early learning centres remain closed throughout Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast, Waikato, Taranaki, Whanganui, Manawatu and Otago, as lingering thunderstorms over the west coast of the South Island are expected to move on to Wellington.
Thousands of residents in Nelson, Tasman, Canterbury… have also been evacuated.
Meanwhile, tens of thousands of homes in Tasman and Taranki are without power and multiple states of emergency have been declared…
There are reports of localised “flooding in Motueka, Takaka and Marahau, significant flooding in the Riwaka Plains.”
Milk, bread, canned goods, candles, bottled water and toilet paper “as well as other essentials have been cleared out of Takaka as the Tasman town is cut off and trucks with supplies are unable to reach them for days.”
Total cost of damage caused by Gita could exceed $300 million, informed sources have told the blog.
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The Final Destination: Another British Teen Violently Killed in NZ Crash
Killed in NZ at 18
The British teen who was killed in a violent vehicle crash on Pareora River Road, Maungati in Canterbury on Sunday morning was Jack Roberts, 18, a UK citizen who lived locally, police said. http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/name-release-%E2%80%93-maungati-crash-canterbury
On average, three foreigners are killed in New Zealand every 4 days, but many of the deaths go unreported:
Estimated No. of Foreigners Killed in NZ Since 2000
About 4,500 overseas visitors, international students, foreign workers and new immigrants have been killed and 30,000 others seriously injured in New Zealand since January 2000. More than 95 percent of the casualties were avoidable. [Updated January 2018]
On average, three foreigners are killed in New Zealand every 4 days, but many of the deaths go unreported.
Also Proudly Killed in New Zealand
Cambridge fatality
Sunday, 18 February 2018 – 4:13pm – Waikato
“A man has died following a medical event and a subsequent crash on the Victoria Road on-ramp in Cambridge. Emergency services were called to the scene at 1pm.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/cambridge-fatality
Fatal crash, Cromwell
Saturday, 17 February 2018 – 3:57pm – Southern
“Emergency services are attending a fatal crash on SH 8 near Cromwell. Police were called to the single car crash near the lookout at 3.09pm. One person has died at the scene.”
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-cromwell
Advanced Statistical Analysis:
Road Crash Victims Nos. 137 to 141 have not been identified by police.
- No of road fatalities reported by police so far this year: 66
- No of road fatalities reported by private sources in several districts since early February, but censored by police: 27
- No of victims statistically resurrected by Ministry of Resurrection: At least 35 [Only 58 fatalities registered by Transport NZ as of this morning.]
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Paragliding deadlier in NZ than all other countries combined?
Here goes another dead paraglider
Paraglider crash at Mount Maunganui
Saturday, 17 February 2018 – 7:35pm [Bay of Plenty of Deaths]
“A has died after hitting rock at Mount Maunganui this afternoon. http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/paraglider-crash-mount-maunganui
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Another Body Found Somewhere N. of Auckland
Honestly, we’ve lost count of the dead bodies found everywhere!
A man’s body has been found on a beach, north of Auckland. Police say they were called to Omaha Beach about 5am today after reports of a drowning. The matter will be referred to the Coroner. https://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/350663/body-found-on-beach-north-of-auckland
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Work Un-Safe NZ
Fatal work place incident Puni, Waikato
Saturday, 17 February 2018 – 2:00pm – Counties Manukau
A person has died following a workplace incident at a farm in Puni, Waikato. Emergency services were called to the scene at 12.47pm. The person died at the scene.
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-work-place-incident-puni-waikato
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100% Pure Green Effluent
Welcome to NZ!
‘New Plymouth district remains in state of emergency as severe water restrictions are put in place’
Severe water restrictions are in place for New Plymouth and outlying towns, water must be boiled before being drunk and thousands of residents are being asked to avoid flushing their toilets. New Plymouth District Council staff and volunteers are currently distributing letters to around 26,000 properties from New Plymouth to Urenui with a water update.”
Animal effluent warning for popular swimming river
https://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/350631/animal-effluent-warning-for-popular-swimming-river
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Car Imports from Japan Come with a Stink
Japanese stink bug causing havoc on NZ car imports
https://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/350667/stink-bug-causing-havoc-on-nz-car-imports
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Missing + Homicides + Violent Crimes in NZ = 37
February’s Toll to Date
We’re aware of a total of 37 incidents so far this month.
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