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Youth & Search Rescue Trust - Tauranga
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Seddon Community and Neighbourhood Support Group
Seddon is our small rural township located to the south of Blenheim on SH1. Rocked and devastated (again) by the quakes in November 2016. With the loss of access to Christchurch via the Main North Line, and SH 1, we are at the “end of the line”. Every one of our self employed residents has taken a huge hit, many of whom can no longer support themselves especially with the removal of all emergency funding as of the 14th February. we are hoping to be able to provide to the whole community, access to essential first aid kits at reasonable and affordable costs to all the residents. It is for this initiative we are seeking some funding in order to subsidise these kits. VOTE NOW!!
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Less than 2 weeks to go till Neighbours Day (25th and 26th of March ... I know ... its two days .... we wanted to give you a choice ;-) )! If you've got an event that you want people to know about make sure you submit it on our 'events page' or emails us at … View moreLess than 2 weeks to go till Neighbours Day (25th and 26th of March ... I know ... its two days .... we wanted to give you a choice ;-) )! If you've got an event that you want people to know about make sure you submit it on our 'events page' or emails us at Kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz and let us know what you're up to.
Roading and weather update 11.30am
TCDC Roads:
Wentworth Valley Road, Whangamata - surface water flooding - 4x4 & trucks only
Avalon Place, Whangamata - slip - limited access
Rangihau Road, Coroglen - road wash out - road closed
… View moreRoading and weather update 11.30am
TCDC Roads:
Wentworth Valley Road, Whangamata - surface water flooding - 4x4 & trucks only
Avalon Place, Whangamata - slip - limited access
Rangihau Road, Coroglen - road wash out - road closed
NZTA Roads:
SH25 bypass road, Whangamata - slips - road still closed.
We've got our contractors out and about clearing slips and debris.
Remember kerbside collections (blue bags only) for Coromandel Town and surrounds that didn't happen on Wednesday because of the bad weather will be collected tomorrow (Saturday) instead.
Meanwhile there's power outages currently at Opito, Otama and Kuaotunu which should be resolved by lunchtime today.
The weather is overcast right now but no heavy rain. Metservice are saying more rain for later tonight, but not as much as what we've experienced in the last couple of days.
So just take care driving those roads and check the weather on the way but the Coromandel is open for visits.
A couple swept down a raging river clinging to a chilly bin had only one chance to grab the tree they used to haul themselves to safety
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
from TCDC
A heavy rain warning remains in place for the Coromandel. Further rain is expected over the north and east of the North Island with some heavy falls likely at times. Auckland and the Great Barrier are going to cop a bit of this rain too.
On the brighter side all of our roads are … View morefrom TCDC
A heavy rain warning remains in place for the Coromandel. Further rain is expected over the north and east of the North Island with some heavy falls likely at times. Auckland and the Great Barrier are going to cop a bit of this rain too.
On the brighter side all of our roads are ope, please continue to drive with caution as there could still be slips and surface water present.
Please use THE NZTA website for the latest updates: www.nzta.govt.nz...
Kuaotunu is experiencing a power outage, PowerCo are investigating and estimate the power to be back on before lunch.
We've given away two kids bikes with helmets to two Neighbourly members who have entered and won! Congratulations to Meng Li, shopper from Supervalue Woburn and Brendan Walker, shopper from SuperValue Woburn, for winning a kids bike with SuperValue and Neighbourly!
A record number of entries were submitted into the annual Paeroa Highland Games & Tattoo photographi…
Severe weather - flooding update #11 - 9am
- Thursday
Here's the latest situation on the roads this morning.
State Highway 25 between Kopu and Thames is now open.
State Highway 25 at Whiritoa is closed because of slips.
State Highway 25 Between Onemana and Whangamata is closed … View moreSevere weather - flooding update #11 - 9am
- Thursday
Here's the latest situation on the roads this morning.
State Highway 25 between Kopu and Thames is now open.
State Highway 25 at Whiritoa is closed because of slips.
State Highway 25 Between Onemana and Whangamata is closed because of flooding.
State Highway 25 Between Hikuai and Tairua is NOW OPEN, contractors are monitoring the area, please drive with caution.
State Highway 25 from Kereta to Te Kouma take care because of slips.
Tapu-Coroglen Road is closed - slips and flooding, contractor working on the road.
Motorists can get the latest real time information on SH from:
0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)
On the move traffic and travel
Rain is still falling in some areas and more heavy rain is expected this afternoon. The Metservice forecast is that a further 30-40mm may accumulate until midday today.
Another period of heavy rain is expected from about midday Thursday to Friday night, with another possible 150-180mm of rain, with peak intensities of 15-25mm per hour.
We’ve also got a Severe Weather Watch for gales for the Coromandel Peninsula and Waikato for this morning.
Watch Metservice for updates.
School updates
Whenuakite and Coroglen Schools are closed today, Mercury Bay Area School, Te Rerenga and Hikuai Schools are open however no buses are running. Please check with your school.
Update by area:
A Civil Defence Centre is on standby at Whangamata Hall for those who need assistance.
Thames Coast Road is open but extreme caution is required due to surface flooding and debris.
Whangamata - Flooding / Slips. Road is closed between SH 25 Harry Watt Rd To Port Rd in both directions. DETOUR: Northbound: Sh25, Port Rd, Hetherington Rd, Harry Watt Rd, Sh25 Southbound: Northbound In Reverse.
Puriri – water supply is back on and supply is building up.
Coromandel Town and Te Kouma: No rubbish collection – rescheduled for Saturday.
Rural Support Trust is asking farmers with information about what is happening in their area or if they are experiencing any issues to please call them on 0800 787 254.
Tides
THAMES – next high tide Thursday 9 March at 17:29 3.7m
WHITIANGA – next high tide Thursday 9 March at 17:21 2.0m
Auckland and Coromandel have been smashed by wild weather, with more than a month's worth of rain falling in two days.
Clevedon, in rural south Auckland, has been hit particularly hard, with drowned horses, caved-in fences, and cut-off families.
Parts of Coromandel have been isolated by … View moreAuckland and Coromandel have been smashed by wild weather, with more than a month's worth of rain falling in two days.
Clevedon, in rural south Auckland, has been hit particularly hard, with drowned horses, caved-in fences, and cut-off families.
Parts of Coromandel have been isolated by flooding...
Receiving emails and phone calls from rural people saying they have made positive life changes keeps…
Severe weather - flooding update #7 2:20 pm
Widespread flooding of roads across the Eastern Seaboard of the Coromandel and on the Firth of Thames coast from Kaiaua to Thames, with multiple communities isolated due to road closures including Kaiaua, Whiritoa, Onemana, Opoutere, Whangamata, … View moreSevere weather - flooding update #7 2:20 pm
Widespread flooding of roads across the Eastern Seaboard of the Coromandel and on the Firth of Thames coast from Kaiaua to Thames, with multiple communities isolated due to road closures including Kaiaua, Whiritoa, Onemana, Opoutere, Whangamata, Pauanui, Tairua and Whitianga.
Our sewage treatment plant pumping stations are under pressure from heavy rainfall, so please don't flush toilets.
Civil Defence Centres are on standby at Whangamata Hall and Pauanui Community Hub. In the meantime, please come to our Thames Council office if you need assistance.
Rural Support Trust is asking Farmers with information about what is happening in their area or if they are experiencing any issues to please give them a call on 0800 00 83 33.
Update by area:
Thames SH25 one lane closed south of Thames
Thames Coast Road is open but extreme caution is required due to surface flooding and debris.
Whangamata - Flooding / Slips. A major slip earlier this afternoon (20m x 20m) meant a couple had to be evacuated before the slip hit the house. The couple are now staying with friends. The house is in the path of the slip if it moves any further. Multiple businesses and houses flooded. Wastewater network shutd own due to infiltration. Three houses evacuated. 27 students and two teachers from Otumoetai College on a surf camp in Whangamata are being put up for the night as they are unable to leave due to the flooding.
Onemana - isolated due to flooding on SH25. Two houses have been damaged by a slip, but all occupants have been accounted for and relocated. The house is not safe to inhabit. Falling main to town has a break on it. The town supply will have to be completely shut down for repairs to be effected. Our Infrastructure Services cannot give timeframe at this stage but we will advise as we can.
Hikuai/Pauanui - Severely flooded, all access closed. Houses flooded at Duck Creek – Fire Service unable to gain access through water.
Tairua - Two household evacuations due to flooding.
Kaiaua - 6-10 houses flooded – evacuees being looked after by friends and family. Sand bags are being prepared at Fire Station.
Waihi - Barry Road bridge flooded.
Telecommunications
Whangamata reports of Spark outage
Whitianga reports of Vodafone outage
Vodafone: Onemana and Whangamata south
Chorus: Fibre optics cable alert for the Coromandel
Tides
THAMES Weds 8 High 16:06hrs 3.6m
WHITIANGA Wed 8 High 16:19hrs 2.0m
Road Closures
Kopu to Whangamata is now open with caution.
Waihi to Whangamata is open to one lane to emergency services only.
Hikuai to Tairua is closed and will probably remain so until tomorrow.
A significant slip on pumpkin hill north of Tairua is delaying traffic while being cleared.
SH25 Thames - Kopu down to one lane.
SH25 Opoutere: between Opoutere Road & Liddle Road
SH25 – Manaia – Fire Chief reported of closure
Finlay Road Miranda South of Kaiaua
East Coast Road Kaiaua
Tairua to Whangamata likely to remain closed all day
Road Hazards
SH25 Thames Coast Road - North of Whakatete Bay
For updated information:
• 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)
• www.nzta.govt.nz...
For Waikato/Bay of Plenty updates
• www.facebook.com...
• www.twitter.com...
Emergency services
NZ Fire Service - Report 23 call outs to events in Thames-Coromandel District
Thames Hospital - Clinics and surgery closed
Power outages
Opoutere – 199 properties – Est. restoration: 1700 hrs
Click here for the latest Powerco updates
Water and wastewater issues
PURIRI - Has no water / low pressure.
TAIRUA - has power outages and water plant not going.
PAUANUI - Water Plant not going. Reservoir level is ok.
ONEMANA - Reservoir town dropping quickly. Might be due to a break. Access problems
WHANGAMATA/ONEMANA - The wastewater pump stations are working again and will be back to normal in 24 hours provided power supply is not interrupted and rainfall lessens.
PLEASE NOTE: Treatment plants are under pressure, we advise that people treat floodwater as contaminated, both from overloaded wastewater systems and from runoff in the catchments.
Kerbside rubbish collection
Today's blue rubbish bag collection in Coromandel Town and Te Kouma has been cancelled and rescheduled for Saturday 11 March.
Kerbside collection in Thames is going ahead but will be later than usual and may not be finished until tomorrow.
The Whangamata and Pauanui Refuse Transfer Stations are closed today because of the bad weather.
www.tcdc.govt.nz...
Stranded reports
Maratoto Valley - College students at Maratoto camp being relocated Paeroa War Memorial Hall
Wentworth Valley – reports of 20 campers at DOC campground
Opoutere – 3 mobile homes stranded – Neville 0211 035 090
Rainfall
Latest data Rainfall total for the last 24 hours (mm)
Castle Rock 159, Golden Cross 138.5, The Pinnacles 434.5
Whiritoa
Slips on SH25 either side of the beachside settlement of Whiritoa has isolated the small community and left a number of people stranded in vehicles. A number of properties have been flooded within the township and the local fire brigade has evacuated affected people to the local surf … View moreWhiritoa
Slips on SH25 either side of the beachside settlement of Whiritoa has isolated the small community and left a number of people stranded in vehicles. A number of properties have been flooded within the township and the local fire brigade has evacuated affected people to the local surf lifesaving club. Contractors are working to clear the slips.
Kaiaua
Wide spread flooding in the Kaiaua area has closed the East Coast Road north of Kaiaua School and Findlay Road south of the Kaiaua township at Miranda. Around 10 houses have been flooded and evacuees are being looked after by friends and family. Flood waters are expected to peak with the high tide around 4pm today. Sand bags are available at the Kaiaua Fire Station for residents wanting to put them around their houses before then. Best access to the fire station is via Pohutukawa Road.
Some residents may wish to self-evacuate to family and friends. Anyone planning to leave their home is asked to please text their address to 021 190 5878 so this information can be passed on to the local Fire Service. The Kaiaua Marae is open to anyone in need of temporary accommodation and the Fire Service will be monitoring the situation and providing assistance where needed.
Sightseers have caused some concern in the area this morning. Anyone who is not a Kaiaua resident is asked to please avoid the area until emergency services give the all clear.
Waihi
The Barry Road bridge has been flooded and the road is closed. The bridge will need a structural inspection before it can be reopened.
Karangahake
A blocked culvert in the Karangahake gorge was cleared quickly and the road has been open despite media reports. The river has risen but is not yet a problem. Waikato Regional Council is monitoring all river levels.
Paeroa to Thames
SH25 to Thames via the Kopu-Kauearanga bridge is now open to one lane
Farmers
Rural Support Trust is asking Farmers with information about what is happening in their area or if they are experiencing any issues to please give them a call on 0800 00 83 33
Areas Affected: Coromandel Peninsula Heavy rain is expected to continue through to this afternoon. In the 7 hours from 7am until 2pm today, expect a further 60 to 90mm of rain on top of what has already fallen. Peak intensities of 25-40mm.
Issued: 7:49 am 8 Mar 2017 NZDT
MetService … View moreAreas Affected: Coromandel Peninsula Heavy rain is expected to continue through to this afternoon. In the 7 hours from 7am until 2pm today, expect a further 60 to 90mm of rain on top of what has already fallen. Peak intensities of 25-40mm.
Issued: 7:49 am 8 Mar 2017 NZDT
MetService Information
For updated information refer www.metservice.com...
Summary of Issues
Widespread flooding of roads on Eastern Seaboard and Kaiaua coast north with multiple communities isolated due to road closures including Kaiaua, Whiritoa, Onemana, Opoutere, Whangamata, Pauanui.
Thames SH25 closed South of Thames
Civil Defence Centre set up at Whangamata Hall
Thames Coast Road open but extreme caution required surface flooding and debris.
Settlements:
Whiritoa
Damage to Fire Station due to flooding. Only contact with station is 0211140702
Flooding to property’s throughout township.
Isolated due to slips either side.
Multiple people stranded in vehicles due to slips. Access was attempted from either side with no result. Contractor are being sent to clear the road.
Information indicates Whiritoa has been badly affected, and are commencing evacuations to the local surf club.
Whangamata
SH25 closed northbound at Opoutere – Flooding
SH25 closed Southbound at Whangamata – Flooding / Slips
Multiple businesses and houses flooded.
Wastewater network shutdown due to infiltration
3 houses evacuated
Onemana
- 2 x Houses damaged by slip. Occupants are all accounted for and have been relocated. House is not safe to inhabit. Isolated due to flooding on SH25A
Hikuai/Pauanui
- Severely flooded, all access closed
- Houses flooded at Duck Creek – Fire Service unable to gain access through water.
Tairua
- 2 household evacuations due to flooding
Kaiaua
6-10 houses flooded – evacuees being looked after by friends & family
Sand bags are being prepared at Fire Station
Waihi
Barry Road bridge flooded
Telecommunications
Whangamata reports of Spark outage
Whitianga reports of Vodafone outage
Chorus: Fibre optics cable alert for the Peninsula
Tides
THAMES Weds 8 High 16:06hrs 3.6m
WHITIANGA Wed 8 High 16:19hrs 2.0m
Road Closures
SH25 Thames - Kopu – Kauaeranga Bridge. Spillway operating
SH25 between Tairua SH25A
SH25 Whiritoa both directions
SH25 Opoutere: between Opoutere Road & Liddle Road
SH25 – Manaia – Fire Chief reported of closure
Finlay Road Miranda South of Kaiaua
East Coast Road Kaiaua
Note: SH 25 Thames – informal Est of reopening by 11:00 hrs
All roads Tairua to Whangamata likely to remain closed all day
Road Hazards
SH25 Thames Coast Road - North of Whakatete Bay
For updated information refer maps.aa.co.nz/traffic/roadwatch or www.nzta.govt.nz...
NZ Fire Service
Report 23 call outs to events in Thames-Coromandel District
Thames Hospital
CC activated
Clinics and surgery closed
Power Outages
Tairua – 368 properties – Est. restoration: 11:30 hrs
Opoutere – 199 properties – Est. restoration: 17:00 hrs
For updates and further details refer www.powerco.co.nz...
Water Supply
PURIRI - Has no water / low pressure.
TAIRUA - has power outages and water plant not going.
PAUANUI - Water Plant not going. Reservoir level is ok.
ONEMANA - Reservoir town dropping quickly. Might be due to a break. Access problems
Watewater
Treatment plants are under pressure, we advise that people treat floodwater as contaminated, both from overloaded wastewater systems and from runoff in the catchments.
Stranded reports
Maratoto Valley - College students at Maratoto camp being relocated Paeroa War Memorial Hall
Wentworth Valley – reports of 20 campers at DOC campground
Opoutere – 3 mobile homes stranded – Neville 0211 035 090
RAINFALL
Latest data Rainfall total for the last 24 hours (mm)
Castle Rock 148.5
Golden Cross 123.0
The Pinnacles 407.0
(for updates refer www.waikatoregion.govt.nz...
SCHOOL CLOSURES
Multiple school closures – check with individual schools
Work and Income (MSD) Thames office is closed.
Here's an update on some water, power and rubbish collection issues.
1. PURIRI is experiencing low pressure and our contractors are checking the pump station but there could be difficulty with access due to the high stream levels. to filters blocked at our station.
2. MATATOKI has … View moreHere's an update on some water, power and rubbish collection issues.
1. PURIRI is experiencing low pressure and our contractors are checking the pump station but there could be difficulty with access due to the high stream levels. to filters blocked at our station.
2. MATATOKI has water and system is currently coping.
3. OMAHU we are also checking low pressure.
Due to power outages and heavy rain some of the pump stations at our waste water treatment plants are under pressure and we're asking people not to flush toilets if they can help it in Tairua, Pauanui, Onemana and Whangamata .
Meanwhile our rubbish collection trucks are unable to get to Coromandel Town and surrounds, as well as Thames and Thames Coast and Manaia due to flooding so expect that your rubbish may not get collected today. If that is the case we will arrange another pick up as soon as possible.
Refuse Transfer Stations at Whangamata and Pauanui are closed today due to flooding as well.
Civil Defence centres are on standby to accommodate people needing assistance if required at the Whangamata Hall and the Pauanui Community Centre.
State Highway 25 is closed in several places:
· State Highway 25 Kopu to Thames. Closed because of flooding.
· State Highway 25 Whiritoa closed due to a slip.
· State Highway 25 Tairua is closed between Tairua and State Highway 25a.
People should avoid all non-essential travel in the Coromandel.
We are asking schools to post on our Facebook page whether they will be closing today and/or whether their school bus service is running this afternoon.
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