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1846 days ago

Heavy rain warning

Neighbourly.co.nz

MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Bay Of Plenty from Whakatane westwards.

Valid: 18 hours from 9:00pm Tuesday to 3:00pm Wednesday.
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain. Expect 80 to 120 mm of rain to accumulate during this period. Peak rates of 10 to 20 mm/h, with heaviest falls expected overnight Tuesday and Wednesday morning, and thunderstorms possible.

Please note, further heavy showers are expected during Thursday morning.

An update for severe weather will be issued by 9:00pm Tuesday 3 Sep 2019.

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6 days ago

Poll: Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Drivers get where they need to go, but sometimes it seems that we are all abiding by different road rules (for example, the varying ways drivers indicate around a roundabout).
Do you think drivers should be required to take a quick driving theory test every 10 years?

Vote in the poll and share any road rules that you've seen bent! 😱

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Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?
  • 47.9% Yes
    47.9% Complete
  • 50.2% No
    50.2% Complete
  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below
    1.9% Complete
3309 votes
1 day ago

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The Team from Resene ColorShop Whakatane

Keep your houseplants on trend with colourful pots and timber frames finished in Resene Colorwood Natural. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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