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Flood Warning
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Area:
Kaikoura - Hinds
Additional Info:
This was posted at 9am, Monday the 22nd of March. One hundred millimetres of rain has fallen along the Main Divide overnight and it is still raining. Recreational users are advised that North Canterbury's alpine rivers (Rakaia, Waimakariri, Hurunui and Waiau) will be up slightly today.
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Passive heating
The cheapest way to heat your home is to let the sun do the work for free!
If your home has north-facing windows, make sure (evergreen) trees or bushes do not block the sun.
Also, passive heating has a lot to do with heat retention, for which effective insulation is paramount, as well as stopping draughts.
For info on how to make the most of passive heating, go to
SmarterHomes
or if in the process of designing, renovating or upgrading your home, go to
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