Patterson Plumbing & Drainlaying Ltd

13/04/2026

14/01/2026

🚧 HEALTH WARNING 🚧

Health NZ – Waitaha Canterbury has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found in Lake Hood.

💧 People should avoid the lake and animals, particularly dogs, should not be allowed near the water until the health warning has been lifted.

Check the water quality on LAWA's website 👉 bit.ly/4pBxuDG.
Ashburton District Council

15/12/2025

❗️Health Warning❗️

Health NZ has issued a health warning for toxic algae in Waihi River Upstream of Wilson Street Bridge

People should avoid the area and animals, particularly dogs, should not be allowed near the water until the health warning has been lifted.

For more info 👉 https://www.lawa.org.nz/explore-data/canterbury-region/swimming/waihi-river-upstream-of-wilson-street-bridge

15/12/2025

🎉 RN BUILDING – 10 YEARS STRONG GIVEAWAY 🎉

This year we’re celebrating 10 years in business, and we couldn’t have done it without the incredible support of our clients, subcontractors, and our hardworking building team. To say thanks, we’re running an awesome local giveaway featuring goodies from businesses we’re proud to have worked alongside over the years 👏

✨ What you can win:
☕️ Southbound Coffee Roastery
🍓 Barkers
🍺 Bonnie Day Brewery
🍸 Humdinger Gin

How to enter:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Follow us on Instagram
3️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments (each tag = 1 entry)
🔁 Bonus entry: Share this post to your story

A huge thank you to our building team, trusted subcontractors, loyal clients, and these awesome local businesses for being part of the RN Building journey over the last decade. Here’s to the next 10 years 🏗️🥂

T&Cs:
• Giveaway open to NZ residents only
• Winner will be randomly drawn and contacted via Instagram DM
• Giveaway closes Saturday 20th december at 10am
• Prizes are not redeemable for cash
• This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta, Facebook, or Instagram

Good luck everyone! 🎉

01/12/2025

❗️Health Warning❗️

The National Public Health Service has issued a health warning for the Hae Hae Te Moana River at Te Moana Gorge after moderate cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) was found.

People should avoid the area and animals, particularly dogs, should not be allowed near the water until the health warning has been lifted.

For more info 👉https://www.lawa.org.nz/explore-data/canterbury-region/swimming/hae-hae-te-moana-r-at-te-moana-gorge

27/10/2025

22/10/2025

22/10/2025

**4pm Update: pretty short and sweet update for now - From NZTA - A tree had come down on SH79 Geraldine, between Connolly Street and McKenzie St. It is blocking both lanes, contractors and FENZ are there now cutting up the tree and clearing the road. Should be open soon.

Hi Folks, bit of an update (10am)

The regional state of emergency is still in place due to the red wind warning over the whole of Canterbury.

The forecasts are still saying we could see wind gusts up to 130 km/h in coastal areas and 150 km/h in inland areas.

Here is some key information:

⚠️Yesterday we made the call to suspend the Thursday Bin Service due to high winds, we can confirm we now have arrangements to have these collected on Saturday. Make sure to have your bins out before 6am on Saturday.

⚠️We have closed the Timaru Botanic Gardens and the Scenic Reserve to both vehicles and pedestrians.

⚠️ We are asking people to stay out of our parks and reserves during this time as there is a risk of serious injury from falling branches and trees.

⚠️Alpine Energy has warned there is a risk of power outages and is asking people to plan accordingly by securing outdoor items that have the potential to be blown away. You can keep eye on power outages on the network: https://www.alpineenergy.co.nz/customers/outages

⚠️Please avoid non-essential travel. If you must travel be prepared for strong winds, fallen trees and other unexpected hazards.

⚠️Our roading team are out and about checking on the network for those that need it for essential travel. Any local roading interruptions will be published here: www.timaru.govt.nz/roadupdates

And go here for information from NZTA on State Highways: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/highway-conditions?fbclid=IwY2xjawNmLf5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCQmc0Z2RiRE53Y05VZ0x1AR5kY0alDHYYqJ4sROXQAMyWtO0yRsMX96LyhrnICujNXbET_Bb4383V7i9fbA_aem_OG7uSiH4gzJYns__wM1AYw

For up to date information, please see our website here: https://www.timaru.govt.nz/news/council-news/civil-defence-information-red-wind-warning

Any updates we have today will be added to this post and our website.

22/10/2025

🔺 RED WIND WARNING – MID–SOUTH CANTERBURY 🔺

Over the last 24 hours local fire crews have worked tirelessly responding to calls involving vegetation fires, downed trees, and downed powerlines, but the work is set to continue. The MetService have issued a rare 🔺 red wind warning for the Mid-South Canterbury region, with expected peak wind gusts of up to 150kph in exposed areas. Winds will build Thursday morning and ease back late Thursday afternoon/evening.

What You Need To Know💨

📍 Be aware trees may have loosened during the high winds over the
last few days.

📍 If you come across downed powerlines DO NOT appoach.
Treat them as live and call 111.

📍 Be ready for power outages.

📍 Drown, stir, and check old burn piles.

📍 Secure trampolines, outdoor furniture, and anything that could blow
away.

❌ DO NOT light outdoor fires or burn rubbish — conditions are
extremely high risk and embers can start new fires
kilometres away.

If at any time you, your family, and/or your property are at risk, immediately call 111.

You can keep up to date with weather warning information by following
⚠️️ Civil Defence Emergency Management Canterbury.
⚠️ Canterbury Weather Updates.
⚠️ MetService New Zealand.
⚠️ Timaru District Council.