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Public notification: Military funeral on Sunday in Te Kūiti.

A forward notice that there will be firing of blank cartridges which produce loud bangs in support of a military funeral sometime between the hours of 1.30pm to 3pm on Sunday in Te Kūiti.

There will be soldiers marching around the town in support of the funeral ceremonial event with weapons, so please do not be alarmed or concerned.

There will also be a road closure at the intersections near the Les Munro Centre in both directions on Sunday 15 March. The closure will be in place at 12.30pm to 1pm. 

Soldier presence in Te Kūiti will be prominent from Saturday afternoon and will increase up to 100+ on the Sunday for the funeral.

Thank you for your understanding.

Home Our Council News News and Media Releases 2018 May Important Notification - Gas Leak on Oparure Road Te Kuiti

Important Notification - Gas Leak on Oparure Road Te Kuiti

30 May 2018, 2:33 PM

Update as at 14:40 hrs:

A gas leak has been reported on Oparure Road, between Fullerton Road and State Highway 3. Emergency services are in place.

The roads in the vicinity are currently closed and diversions are in place. Workmen are on site and anticipate the gas leak will be resolved in approximately 2 hours.

13:16 hrs

A gas leak has been reported on Oparure Road Te Kuiti (gas transfer station).

Emergency services are in place.

The road has been closed to all traffic. We expect this to be in place for the next six hours.

Alternative routes are sign posted.