Severe thunderstorm warning - Thursday 3 July 2025
Alongside the heat and humidity, we are also expecting a severe thunderstorm.
Metservice has issued a RED severe thunderstorm warning for parts of our district this evening.
Metservice weather radar detected a line of severe thunderstorms that are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain.
Impact: Very heavy rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous.
Take some time now to get prepared ahead of worst weather setting in.
Take care while out and about and drive safely and to the conditions.
Planned Water shutdown notice - Tuesday 17 February 2026
A day-long water shutdown will be happening on Tuesday 17 February from 8.30am to 4.30pm on Boddies Terrace, Wesley Terrace, Tawa Street, Matai Street, William Street and Anzac Street.  This is to allow council contractor Schick Civil to install a new watermain line. Thank you for your understanding.

Kent Street repairs to start on Monday

26 Sep 2025, 12:56 PM

 

Camex Civil will begin construction of a new retaining wall on Kent Street on Monday 29 September. Works are expected to be completed by December subject to weather conditions.

Traffic management will be in place from this date. Temporary traffic lights will be used to control the flow of traffic through the site and we ask that you please follow their guidance.

Residents can expect to pass through the site with minimal delays:

Anytime before 9am, 12 – 12.30pm, 2.30 – 3.30pm, and anytime beyond 5pm

The team on-site will do their best to accommodate residents needs to move in and out of the area while traffic management is in place, however, if you are trying to pass through the site outside of the ranges mentioned above, you may experience delays up to 50 minutes.

For certain construction activities, the road will need to be fully closed with no access through the site. The approved times for these road closures are:

9am – 12pm, 12.30pm – 2.30pm, and 3.30pm – 5pm.

Camex will notify residents 5 days prior to these activities occurring via a letter drop. We ask that you plan your movements on these days around of the proposed times.

A letter has been distributed to affected residents with more detail. If you have not received a letter and believe you are effected by the works, please email [email protected] or call 07 823 4407.

Alternatively, if you have any specific questions regarding access please stop and chat to the team onsite.

We ask for your patience and understanding while we undertake these works to restore full access for the Kent Street residents.