Heavy rain warning and strong wind watch
MetService has issued a heavy rain warning and strong wind watch for Buller and Westland north of Otira.
Forecast: Expect a further 40 to 70mm of rain to accumulate about the ranges, and lesser amounts near the coast on top of what has already fallen. Peak rates of 15 to 25mm per hour about the ranges. Northerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places, especially about the ranges.
State Highway 6 at Inangahua Junction - where the Buller River is high and flooding is covering the highways - is expected to remain closed until 5pm today.
Keep up to date here.
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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40.6% Yes
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33.8% Maybe?
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25.7% No
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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