Wet and wild weather, Nelson Bays
Police are advising motorists to avoid all unnecessary travel in the Nelson Bays area this morning.
The area is being hit by adverse weather conditions with flooding across the area and road closures likely.
Especially avoid: Belgrove, Wakefield, Brightwater, Richmond, Whakatu Drive, Appleby, Redwood, Riwaka.
In extreme conditions, please limit yourself to essential travel only, ensure you have had your brakes and windscreen wipers checked.
Reducing speed, using headlights and watching your visibility will also ensure a safe trip.
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.6% Yes! New Year, New Me
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21% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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68.4% Nah - not for me
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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78.8% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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21.2% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
Poll: Have you had a chance to gorge yourself on your summer berries?
🍓 The Press has reported on some great news for Nelson!
Even with the unpredictable spring weather, this year’s strawberry crop is looking amazing — one of the biggest harvests in the past five to six years!
Have you had a chance to dive into those juicy summer berries yet? 😋
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61.5% YES!
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23.1% Not yet
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15.4% Strawberries are not my favourite
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