STOKES VALLEY TRAFFIC UPDATE
Please note that the traffic lights which were at the north entrance of the Stokes Valley roundabout are now controlling traffic at the slip site further up Eastern Hutt Rd towards Silverstream, between the roundabout and Reynolds Bach Drive. The road is open for travel in both directions however there is a 300 metre section which is down to one lane, controlled by the lights. Concrete blocks are in place protecting the open lane from new slips.
There will be delays through this area so please plan your travel times accordingly or avoid the area and use SH2 if possible to reduce congestion.
The traffic lights on Stokes Valley Rd before the Caltex service station will not operate tomorrow.
Further slip activity occurred near previous slips on Eastern Hutt Rd below Holborn Drive. Traffic management was already in place with shipping containers protecting the road ,and traffic is moving in both directions. A large tree at the top of one slip below Holborn Drive was removed.
We appreciate your ongoing understanding and patience while we work through this and ask all road users to continue to be courteous to other drivers.
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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40.8% Yes
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33.4% Maybe?
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25.8% No
Womans Refuge
Hi neighbours,Xmas is fast approaching an this year i decided to get behind an Donate this years gifting to Womans Refuge.My daughter an I have both experienced the safety an goodness they do,time to pay it forward.We have already donated 2big washing baskets of brand new toys an now doing xmas food boxes.The giving Hearts of all who donated thru out 2025,May your Xmas be bright an Merry an Thank you all.Up until this coming Thursday the Pataka will still be open if you wish to donate food to Womens Refuge.Unwanted gifts are also being gifted.Again Neighbours.Thank you all so much an catch up 2026.
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