Important weather alerts
MetService has issued the following:
Heavy rain warning for Fiordland:
Valid: 22 hours from 3:00am Wednesday to 1:00am Thursday.
Forecast: Wednesday morning and early afternoon the heaviest rain is expected south of Doubtful Sound. After about 3pm Wednesday the heaviest rain is expected.
Heavy rain watch for Southland:
Valid: 18 hours from 5:00am to 11:00pm Wednesday.
Forecast: Rain, heavy at times with peak intensities possibly reaching 10 to 15mm per hour. Rainfall accumulations may reach the warning criteria.
Strong Wind Watch for Southland and Fiordland:
Valid: 16 hours from 11:00pm Tuesday to 3:00pm Wednesday.
Forecast: There is a possibility that northwest gales will be severe at times in exposed places.
An update for severe weather will be issued by 9:00pm tonight.
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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28.8% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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19.6% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.6% Keep it as is
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33% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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10.5% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
Riddle Me That: Ready to Test Your Wits?
If the prisoner tells a lie, he'll be hanged;
if he tells the truth, he'll be beheaded.
What can he say to save himself?
Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.
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What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
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