Severe weather watch for Wellington region
From MetService: A low is deepening east of New Zealand during today (Friday), bringing rain to the lower North Island. The heaviest falls are expected over Wellington and Wairarapa south of Featherston. Southwest gales may affect eastern areas from Wairarapa to Marlborough, and this Watch includes the possibility of these gales becoming severe in Wellington, southern Wairarapa and the Kaikoura Coast.
People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in case other areas are added to the watch, or if this is updated to a warning.
Heavy Rain Watch
Area: Wellington, and Wairarapa south of Featherston
Valid: 11 hours from 8:00am to 7:00pm Friday
Forecast: A period of heavy rain, chiefly about Wairarapa south of Featherston, and the eastern hills of Wellington.
Strong Wind Watch
Area: Wellington, Wairarapa south of Featherston, and the Kaikoura Coast
Valid: 11 hours from 10:00am to 9:00pm Friday
Forecast: Southwesterlies may approach severe gale in exposed places.
Here's Tuesday's teaser!
I’m found in socks, scarves, and mittens; and often in the paws of playful kittens. What am I?
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Prime Minister delivering apology
On Tuesday 12 November, the Prime Minister will deliver a public apology to survivors of abuse in care in Parliament.
You can register your interest to attend the event in Parliament, or if you want to watch it with friends, whānau or a support person you can attend an event at the Due Drops Event Centre in Auckland, Shed 6 in Wellington or the Christchurch Town Hall.
Contact the Crown Response Unit today:
Phone: 0800 717 017 (8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday)
Email: contact@abuseinquiryresponse.govt.nz
Registration closes 4.30pm Monday 30 September.
Accommodation, travel and food costs will be covered. Travel assistance will be provided in forms of air travel, petrol vouchers, gift cards, and train, and bus tickets.
Poll: What does 'Kei te pēhea koe' mean?
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Maori Language Week) is upon us and we always love to get involved.
Add your vote to the poll and share a phrase in te Reo Māori below to be in to win a $25 Prezzy card.
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4.3% You are finally here
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86.5% How are you (feeling)?
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1.5% There are two fish
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7.7% Pass the salt, please
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