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.

Request for Proposal - The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ)

15 Sep 2021, 4:26 PM

The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) is a nationwide network of NZ Mayors working on issues of work and livelihood in their communities.  The MTFJ has partnered with the Ministry of Social Development to develop the Community Recovery Programme which provides funding to local Councils, with a national aim to get people engaged in a sustainable employment pathway.

We intend to invite interested and eligible tenderers to respond to a simple Request for Proposal by the end of September. Please review further details on Tenderlink using the Reference WAITOM-988761