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What you need to know:
- A red wind warning for Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua has been issued. A Red wind warning is the highest warning possible - reserved for the most severe weather events that endanger life.
- Wellington Region Emergency Management regional spokesperson Dan … View moreWhat you need to know:
- A red wind warning for Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua has been issued. A Red wind warning is the highest warning possible - reserved for the most severe weather events that endanger life.
- Wellington Region Emergency Management regional spokesperson Dan Neely said the forecasted winds of 140kph could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures and could lift roofs.
His advice is; stay indoors where possible, avoid travel, bring pets inside (move stock to shelter), stay inside away from doors and window and preferably shelter in the middle of the house. Also unplug small appliances that might be affected by electrical power surges.
- The Wellington Region Emergency Coordination Centre had been activated and was currently monitoring the situation in close contact with MetService, councils, lifeline utilities and emergency services.
- In Aro Valley, Wellington Electricity said there were 134 customers without power. Power was expected to be restored within 8 hours.
- In Horokiwi and Newlands, another 91 people were without power and theirs was expected to be restored within 7 hours.
- Red wind warning sees Victoria University of Wellington close for the day
- Waves in Wellington hit 11.5 metres
- Air New Zealand said due to severe high winds in Wellington this morning, majority of our flights into and out of the capital have been cancelled through to 6pm,
People should contact 111 if people or property are at risk.
Keep up to date with warnings on the MetService website.
Live updates are being posted on the Stuff website.
Stay safe, neighbours.
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Kia ora Kāpiti, we're sticking to our plan. Councillors are preparing to adopt the Annual Plan 2025/26 and set rates for the coming year.
The Annual Plan is all about building our resilience. It:
✅ Outlines our ongoing work in the Kāpiti community – we’ll be investing $77 million … View moreKia ora Kāpiti, we're sticking to our plan. Councillors are preparing to adopt the Annual Plan 2025/26 and set rates for the coming year.
The Annual Plan is all about building our resilience. It:
✅ Outlines our ongoing work in the Kāpiti community – we’ll be investing $77 million in our capital works programme.
✅ Progressing our strategy to reduce debt – so we can respond to unplanned natural disasters strongly and maximise growth opportunities.
✅ Includes an overall rates increase of 6.9% – within the 7% forecast in the 2024/34 Long-term Plan.
Because we've only made minor amendments to year two of the Long-term Plan, we are not consulting this time around. We're always listening and welcome feedback that can be used to inform future plans and work.
You can read more about the Annual Plan on our website www.kapiticoast.govt.nz... or attend our public briefing on Tuesday 6 May. The final Annual Plan will be brought to Council for adoption on 29 May 2025.
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Are you working on a project or want to find out what can be created. Join us between 1pm and 3.30pm, on the second and fourth Monday of every month at our rooms, 27a Elizabeth St, Waikanae (over the railway line).
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From Wednesday, Wellington and Wairarapa will have some strong winds.
Here's what you need to know about the weather in the next two days:
- Metservice says Wellington's watch has a high chance of upgrading to a warning.
- Winds to blow 120kph in Wellington this afternoon
- From … View moreFrom Wednesday, Wellington and Wairarapa will have some strong winds.
Here's what you need to know about the weather in the next two days:
- Metservice says Wellington's watch has a high chance of upgrading to a warning.
- Winds to blow 120kph in Wellington this afternoon
- From 6pm tonight Wellington is in for heavy rain until Thursday afternoon. This isn't going to stop, though, as more heavy rain is expected on Friday.
- Interislander has cancelled its sailings across the Cook Strait from tonight until Friday morning
- Niwa principal scientist Chris Brandolino said the biggest weather concern on Wednesday would be focused on the lower North Island, such as Wellington and Wairarapa.
“There will be some heavy rain and some strong wind...Wellingtonians are hardcore when it comes to wind but the wind gusts will be from the south and will be quite strong,” he said.
“Wind gusts could be upward of 120 to 130kph, so that has the chance to cause damage to power lines, trees and cause trouble driving especially for trucks and high sighted vehicles.”
- More info can be found on Metservice website
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Our Next Tea meeting is being held on Tuesday 6 May.
at the Ocean Road Community Centre, Socialising at 6pm for a 6.30pm meal, the cost of which is $26.00.
Next we will hear from our Guest Speaker.
And then we will have some Club Business to discuss.
… View moreTHE LIONS CLUB OF KAPITI - Invite
Our Next Tea meeting is being held on Tuesday 6 May.
at the Ocean Road Community Centre, Socialising at 6pm for a 6.30pm meal, the cost of which is $26.00.
Next we will hear from our Guest Speaker.
And then we will have some Club Business to discuss.
This will give you the opportunity to learn more about “what we do.”
If you would like to learn more about Lions and attend this meeting email me at President.kapiti@lionsclubs.org.nz
or ring Andrew on 0212137338 by Midday on Friday 28 February.
Alternatively if you are unable to attend but would like to learn more feel free to contact me.
Some volunteers go the extra mile, making a real difference in their communities. Thanks to Mitre 10 MEGA Petone, Upper Hutt & Porirua, we’re celebrating someone whose dedication, passion and impact truly stand out.
Nominations are open! Know a volunteer who goes above and beyond? … View moreSome volunteers go the extra mile, making a real difference in their communities. Thanks to Mitre 10 MEGA Petone, Upper Hutt & Porirua, we’re celebrating someone whose dedication, passion and impact truly stand out.
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We are looking for more members for our mens group. We have been in existance for 7 years and meet fortnightly in Te Horo. There are only 3 of us at present and we would like 5-7 members. We discuss a range of topics which come up and how our life is going. We offer support and friendship and a … View moreWe are looking for more members for our mens group. We have been in existance for 7 years and meet fortnightly in Te Horo. There are only 3 of us at present and we would like 5-7 members. We discuss a range of topics which come up and how our life is going. We offer support and friendship and a social time in the fortnight. For more info call me, Brendan on (06)3648205 rather than message. Look forward to hearing from you.
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