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: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.7% Second half of November
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43.5% 1st December
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17.6% A week before Christmas
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33.1% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
Today’s Riddle – Can You Outsmart Your Neighbours?
First you eat me, then you get eaten. What am I?
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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Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.7% Yes
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14.4% No
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2.8% Other - I'll share below