Heavy rain watch

A heavy rain watch has been issued for our district and is valid from 1am to 8am tomorrow morning (Monday 30 March).Metservice has indicated the most intense rainfall is expected within the Waitomo area. There is the possibility the Waitomo area could receive up to 50mm of rain accumulation across a 6 hour period between midnight and 6am, while most of the region may see up to 30mm of rain across the same timeframe.

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Oranges at Halftime on this Saturday

9 Sep 2011, 12:52 PM

"Oranges at Halftime is a FREE travelling exhibition about grassroots rugby and the Kiwi spirit....
 
And will be in Te Kuiti this weekend!
Saturday 10th September, Southern End of Rora Street.
 
Exhibition visitors will step into a golden age of grassroots rugby to explore what the game means in New Zealand, in the home, along the sidelines, on the paddock and in the clubrooms.

Take on your friends and family and answer every question in the Halftime Quiz Challenge.

Add your story to Keith Quinn’s famous collection of anecdotes. A video kiosk inside the trailer allows you to share your favourite rugby tales with Keith.

Play selector and vote for the Grassroots XV, a team of quirky, cheeky and heroic characters from the lesser-known corners of Kiwi footy history.

Discover classic recipes that filled the tanks of NZ’s rugby legends before a big game.

The exhibition is completely free to visit as part of the REAL New Zealand Festival.