Severe thunderstorm warning - Thursday 3 July 2025
🔴 Severe Thunderstorm Warning - parts of Waitomo District 🔴
Metservice has issued a RED severe thunderstorm warning for part of the Waitomo District.
The thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain.
Impact: Torrential rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous.
🔴 Please do not travel if you do not have to, and stay safe and drive to the conditions if you need to travel in this weather.

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PLEASE DRIVE SAFE THROUGH AWAKINO GORGE
We are aware that Awakino River is rising quite quickly. If you are travelling along SH3 in the Awakino Gorge, please exercise extreme caution.
Please do not undertake any unnecessary travel, but drive safely and to the conditions if you have to.

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Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic - Maniaiti/Benneydale

Saturday 16 October 2021 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Te Nehenehenui Māori Committee and The Maniapoto Whanau Ora Centre are working together to offer our community more vaccination opportunities and transportation to the venue.
Date: Saturday 16 October 2021
Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm
Location: Bush United Rugby Club, Mine Road, Benneydale
Contact: Text and/or phone our Kaimahi if you want an appointment or need transportation:
Hurapo Heta​​ - Message or Phone: 0226385058
Angela Davis​​ - Message or Phone: 02102843155
Marcus Hatu-Turner ​- Message or Phone : 0221267180
Drop-ins: You are able to drop-in to our vaccine clinic. However, we only have a limited number of vaccines available.
What to expect when you arrive:
- Face masks are mandatory for people aged 12 years and over
- You must follow the 2 metre distancing rule
- Staff will direct you through the process
Community sausage sizzle and care packs for all participants.