Orange Heavy Rain Warning

Metservice has issued an orange heavy rain warning for our district and is valid until 5am Tuesday morning 28 October. We can expect 60 to 90 mm of rain, especially about the ranges. Thunderstorms possible. Peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h expected Monday evening and overnight Monday. May upgradie to a Red Warning. Read more here

Our district has recently been impacted by flooding and slips. Read more about our affected local roads.  Read more
Labour Day - Council and Facilities

Several of our facilities will be closed for Labour Day on Monday 27 October 2025. See the list here.

Local Government Elections Webinar

Thursday 30 June 2022 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Are you thinking of standing for Council in this year's Local Government Elections?

Then you’ll want to watch the Local Government elections Webinar hosted by Dr Verna Smith from the School of Government at Victoria University of Wellington.

This webinar will help you understand what the role involves and how you can develop your skills to succeed. It’s a valuable introduction to the role you’ll play and the challenges you will face.

It will only take two hours of your time from 8pm-10pm on 30 June 2022, via Zoom. A recording will also be available after the webinar.

Zoom link: https://vuw.zoom.us/j/96795384338