Orange Heavy Rain Warning

Metservice has issued an orange heavy rain warning for our district and is valid until 4am 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. There will also likely be strong wind gusts of 90 to 110km/h. The combination of the rain and wind may likely cause additional slips. May upgrade 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

Kiritehere - Foredune Planting

Saturday 10 June 2023 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Join Coastcare - Waikato, lovely locals & the the Tahi Hohaia Hikoia Whanau as we work to restore the coast at Kiritehere. We have >1500 foredune grasses to plant to help strengthen the foredune system at this site and need your help.
Fingers crossed for sunshine! We'll have some spades available, but please bring your lunch, water bottle, gloves if you want them and make sure to wear suitable clothing.
The Tahi Hohaia Hikoia Whanau are hosting this event and invite you to join shared kai after planting - please bring a plate to share.
To protect the health of ourselves and our restoration sites, we ask that you arrive with clean footwear and equipment and stay home if you feel unwell.
Postponements due to weather will be posted on this page.
Please note there's no cell reception at this site so take a careful look at the directions before coming out and make sure to come to take Soundy road to Kiritehere beach.