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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.
Home Our Council News Public Notices 2021 September Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund

Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund

15 Sep 2021, 2:03 PM

We are inviting rural school teams and sporting groups to apply for financial assistance through the Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund. The fund is designed to help subsidise rural travel for junior teams aged between 5-19 years.

It helps school and club sports teams participate in local sporting competitions.

Please note: The Rural Travel Fund is not for the purpose of travel to regional or national events or available for individual athletes or players.

There is a fund pool of $9,100 available for distribution.

Application forms and further details outlining the fund are available here or by contacting the Customer Services Team on 07 878 0800.

Please read the Community and Partnerships Fund Policy (PDF 263 KB) for eligibility criteria.

 

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 1 October 2021.