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.

The Future of Print Media - Legendary Te Kuiti After 5 Event

Thursday 28 July 2022 5:30 PM to 11:59 PM

When? 28th July at 5:30pm Where? Panorama Motor Inn

Do you enjoy receiving the King Country News in your letterbox each week? Would you like to also be able to access your own King Country News app?

Join us to hear Aaron Buist, CEO of the Beacon Media Group (who own King Country News) talk about how the worldwide newsprint shortage will change the way we consume our local news.

This event is sponsored by King Country News.

Please RSVP to [email protected] to reserve your space.