Severe weather warning: heavy Rain for the Tararua District and Hawkes Bay
A complex and slow-moving trough of low pressure affects the North Island today, bringing rain or showers to many places, with some heavy falls about parts of eastern districts.
The heaviest rain is expected in the Tararua District and Hawkes Bay south of Waipawa where a heavy rain warning is still in force. Periods of rain, heavy at times, is also expected northwards of Waipawa.
Valid: 7 hours from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday
Forecast: Rain, heavy at times. Expect a further 40 to 70mm to accumulate on top of what has already fallen. Peak intensities about 10mm per hour.
Wander more, worry less
Few things in life are as enriching as the thrill of travel or the camaraderie among friends. At Ryman’s Bert Sutcliffe Village in Auckland, a group of intrepid travellers have combined the two.
It all began when Bert Sutcliffe Village resident Marie began arranging evenings at the theatre for her neighbours. The theatre enthusiasts soon became close friends and as their friendships developed so did their adventures, expanding their horizons to include long lunches, winery tours, group dinners and adventurous holidays in New Zealand and overseas.
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Light up your life
The Karen Walker Paints collection from Resene will see you sprucing up your home in style with this simple but fun project using your favourite Karen Walker testpot colours. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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