Severe Thunderstorm Watch
MetService have issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Northland and Auckland until 7pm. They warn of the risk of surface flooding and/or flash flooding
The National Emergency Management Agency advises that as storms approach you should:
- Take shelter, preferably indoors away from windows;
- Avoid sheltering under trees, if outside;
- Get back to land, if outdoors on the water;
- Move cars under cover or away from trees;
- Secure any loose objects around your property;
- Check that drains and gutters are clear;
- Be ready to slow down or stop, if driving.
During and after the storm, you should also:
- Beware of fallen trees and power lines;
- Avoid streams and drains as you may be swept away in flash flooding
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Christmas Art Exhibition
Uplifting Christmas Art Exhibition. Come and see 22 exquisite works designed to inspire in the beautiful wee Church of St. Martin’s, 912 State Highway16, Waimauku 0812
Exhibition runs until December 20th and is open 10-1 Mondays and Tuesdays, during op-shop opening hours of 10.30-4.30 Wednesdays, 9-1 Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
See works by: Chris Ellwood 'Christmas Tree’, Debbi Ironside 'Peace Flys’, Debbie McGrath 'Wrapped in a cosmic Dance with Christ’, Maryann Pennington 'Cross Section’ plus Pauline Denton ‘For God So Loved’ with a poem by Vic Hathaway “Palm of his Hand’ to name just a few…
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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72.5% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.9% Hmm, maybe?
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10.6% Yes!
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
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