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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 District What's on in Waitomo 2021 February Click Happy Live @ The Library

Click Happy Live @ The Library

Thursday 18 February 2021 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

This is a FREE event, held at the library from 6-8pm

To reserve a spot click here

 

Who is this event for?

  • Young people aged 10+ (aged 10-13 with a guardian or teacher please). Youth 14+ and up can attend on their own but can bring family if they wish.

  • Adults who are keen to learn photography and wellbeing - The teaching style though will be pitched to our younger audience members.

  • Click Happy is for people who believe that photography can be used as a tool to make themselves and the world better.

  • Focuses on people who want to photograph better and also want to make a difference

 

If you are between 10-22 and you use your camera to complete the challenges, you have a chance to win a scholarship to a one-term masterclass and one term of mentorship with Master Photographer Mandi Lynn.

What Happens at Click Happy?

At the workshop you will learn:

  • How to take more eye-catching photographs

  • How to use the more advanced settings on your phone or DSLR

  • Understand what ISO, Shutter Speed, and Aperture is and why you should care

  • The HeArtivist philosophy (so that you can easily see where you may be blocked creatively)

  • The importance of Grit in becoming a professional artist or creative activist.

  • Three photo challenges that help build mental resilience.

 

To find out more about the event and to register click here