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MetService has issued a heavy rain warning lasting until 3am Friday.
Area: Bay of Plenty, and the Gisborne ranges including northern coastal areas from East Cape to Hicks Bay
Valid: 16 hours from 11:00am Thursday to 3:00am Friday
Forecast: Expect 100 to 150mm of rain about the ranges and 60 to… View moreMetService has issued a heavy rain warning lasting until 3am Friday.
Area: Bay of Plenty, and the Gisborne ranges including northern coastal areas from East Cape to Hicks Bay
Valid: 16 hours from 11:00am Thursday to 3:00am Friday
Forecast: Expect 100 to 150mm of rain about the ranges and 60 to 90mm elsewhere. Localised downpours of 25 to 40mm/hr possible about the ranges.
Changes: The Warning area has now been extended to cover all of Bay of Plenty.
Drivers are advised to be cautious as conditions may be hazardous. Read more
A two-year-old child was left asleep in a "stifling hot" room after teachers at a Rotorua childcare …
This month we’re celebrating the diverse array of people who call New Zealand home. Regardless of our different faiths, abilities, cultures, nationalities, ages, orientations and even genders - we want to make sure that our communities are safe and welcoming for all.
There’s many ways to take … View moreThis month we’re celebrating the diverse array of people who call New Zealand home. Regardless of our different faiths, abilities, cultures, nationalities, ages, orientations and even genders - we want to make sure that our communities are safe and welcoming for all.
There’s many ways to take part! From hosting a multicultural potluck where each attendee brings a dish from a country of their choice to coordinating a fundraiser that benefits refugees or our elderly there are thousands of ways big and small to make our households, neighbourhoods, schools and businesses even more inclusive. It could even be as simple as learning from a neighbour how to say ‘hello’ in their native language or ensuring local footpaths are accessible!
Don’t forget this month also coincides with Women’s Refugee Awareness Month and International Day of Friendship on July 30th - a United Nations day that promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures.
Want to share your thoughts? Let us know how you’re making your community more inclusive this month by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:
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Nominations are closing soon for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!
Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real … View moreNominations are closing soon for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!
Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.
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Often referred to as 'porch pirates', there's a rise of a new kind of criminal in our neighbourhoods.
These opportunistic thieves lurk behind vehicles or circle our streets on bikes, searching for freshly delivered parcels.
Jaime Belsar said porch pirates stole from her 2-month-old… View moreOften referred to as 'porch pirates', there's a rise of a new kind of criminal in our neighbourhoods.
These opportunistic thieves lurk behind vehicles or circle our streets on bikes, searching for freshly delivered parcels.
Jaime Belsar said porch pirates stole from her 2-month-old baby, Finn, last week. "They're lower than low," she said.
Have you fallen victim to these thieves? Let us know your experiences.
Climate change is the most critical issue of the moment, and has been described by our prime minister as her generation's "nuclear-free moment". Its impacts, regardless of your views on it, are only going to get greater.
Yet it is not part of our school curriculum.
Some experts say… View moreClimate change is the most critical issue of the moment, and has been described by our prime minister as her generation's "nuclear-free moment". Its impacts, regardless of your views on it, are only going to get greater.
Yet it is not part of our school curriculum.
Some experts say that has to change. It is such an existential threat that not to make it a requirement to teach children about climate change is doing them a great disservice, they say.
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Keep an eye on your letterbox for an enrolment update pack. Check it to make sure your details are correct, and then you know you’re ready to vote in the local elections.
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To celebrate our 75th anniversary this year, we are publishing a special commemorative recipe book incorporating the best and most requested recipes from our archives. We would like to hear your memories of a dish that was served and enjoyed over and over again by friends and family. Readers whose … View moreTo celebrate our 75th anniversary this year, we are publishing a special commemorative recipe book incorporating the best and most requested recipes from our archives. We would like to hear your memories of a dish that was served and enjoyed over and over again by friends and family. Readers whose stories are included in the special will receive a free copy when it comes out in September! Click on the link below to tell us your story.
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