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.

Permanent safety fencing to be installed

27 May 2021, 3:24 PM

On 31 May, contractors will be undertaking safety improvements along the railway corridor at the south end of Rora Street. Work involves permanent safety fencing being erected from the Citizen's Advice Bureau office to the Japanese Garden. This will prevent unsafe access to the railway track and ensures the community space and picnic tables along the south end of Rora Street are safer for those using this area.

The work will be completed by 11 June. Please be careful if you are in this area while construction is happening.