Weather watch - heavy rain in Hawkes Bay and Gisborne
Strong and unstable cold southerlies continue to affect the east of the North Island during today, bringing periods of rain with some heavy falls until early this (Monday) afternoon. The heaviest rain is expected about Hawkes Bay north of Tutira where a Warning remains in force.
This Watch is for the possibility of rainfall accumulations approaching warning amounts for the remainder of Hawkes Bay and Gisborne.
Area: Gisborne
Valid: 9 hours from 9:00am to 6:00pm Monday
Forecast: Periods of rain, with some heavy falls. Rainfall accumulations may approach warning amounts.
Area: Hawkes Bay from Tutira southwards
Valid: 7 hours from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday
Forecast: Periods of rain, with some heavy falls. Rainfall accumulations may approach warning amounts.
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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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42.7% Yes
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32% Maybe?
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25.3% No
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