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Due to the heavy rain and ongoing bad weather, Waikato Police are urging people to avoid any unnecessary travel around the Coromandel Peninsula today.
Senior Sergeant Dean Anderson from Waikato District Command Centre says several main roads are already water-logged or flooded and the area is … View moreDue to the heavy rain and ongoing bad weather, Waikato Police are urging people to avoid any unnecessary travel around the Coromandel Peninsula today.
Senior Sergeant Dean Anderson from Waikato District Command Centre says several main roads are already water-logged or flooded and the area is effectively cut off.
“More rain is forecast for the rest of the day and high tide is still to come.
The situation is just going to get worse.
“Anyone who doesn’t need to travel is asked to stay away.
We’re getting reports of people driving to see the flooding and getting caught out.
It’s not worth the risk.
“If you do need to travel, please be careful.
Check your route before you head out, drive to the conditions and allow extra time for your journeys.”
You can get the latest on the road conditions and closures from NZTA online at www.nzta.govt.nz... or by calling 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49).
In Whangamata the wastewater network is under pressure and we're asking people not to flush if you don't need to.
No fuel is available in Whangamata, however power is back on.
Civil Defence centres are on standby to accommodate people needing assistance if required at the Whangamata … View moreIn Whangamata the wastewater network is under pressure and we're asking people not to flush if you don't need to.
No fuel is available in Whangamata, however power is back on.
Civil Defence centres are on standby to accommodate people needing assistance if required at the Whangamata Hall and the Pauanui Community Centre.
Waikato Regional Council staff on the Coromandel are this morning gathering information about the impacts of the overnight flooding.
They’re calling contacts and landowners to assess any property damage, as well as checking the Thames coast flood scheme assets.
People with any significant… View moreWaikato Regional Council staff on the Coromandel are this morning gathering information about the impacts of the overnight flooding.
They’re calling contacts and landowners to assess any property damage, as well as checking the Thames coast flood scheme assets.
People with any significant erosion or blockages to waterways or drains on their property are urged to call 0800 800 401. The council will respond as it can.
However, the flooding and road closures means staff mobility is restricted so it could be a while before they can respond directly.
The latest: At 9.20am
Road issues/closures
SH 25 Tairua To Sh25A is closed
State Highway 25 is closed south of Tairua. There is a detour in place to the north of Whitianga. It will add an hour one hour and twenty minutes to a journey.
State Highway 25 is closed north of Whangamata at … View moreThe latest: At 9.20am
Road issues/closures
SH 25 Tairua To Sh25A is closed
State Highway 25 is closed south of Tairua. There is a detour in place to the north of Whitianga. It will add an hour one hour and twenty minutes to a journey.
State Highway 25 is closed north of Whangamata at Opoutere. No detour available.
State Highway 25 is closed near Whangamata. Detour is through Whangamata town.
Flooding on State Highway 25, near Hikuai Settlement Road.
Flooding through Karangahake Gorge
Tree down on Tairua Rd approximately 2km north of the Opoutere turn off.
Flooding on State Highway 2, Maramarua
Major slip on the Waihi Whangamata Road just north of Whiritoa.
Flooding on State Highway 2, Karangahake Gorge.
Tree down on Maungatautari Road.
Road Is Closed Between Opoutere Rd And Liddle Rd
State Highway south of Coroglen Bridge is flooded.
Surface flooding on SH2 Mangatarata - both directions, SH25 Totara in Thames, Normanby Road Paeroa, Paeroa Kopu Road, Parry Palm Avenue Waihi.
Rising river levels from the Kauaeranga River near Thames means State Highway 25 south of the town is being closed off.
School closures
Whangamata Area school
Waitakaruru School closed today
Parawai School Thames
Thames South School
Matatoki School Closed
Moanataiari School Closed
We need your help! These 10 wonderful neighbourhood organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Neighbourhood category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation and/or project on how your support will help them … View moreWe need your help! These 10 wonderful neighbourhood organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Neighbourhood category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation and/or project on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Friday 24th March.
We need your help! These 10 wonderful organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Regional category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. … View moreWe need your help! These 10 wonderful organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Regional category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Friday 24th March.
A Hauraki Plains College student, who traded his beloved BMX bike for a mountain bike a year ago, has been named New Zealand Down Hill Mountain Bike Champ in the Under 15 age group.
Guy Johnston competed in the Cycling New Zealand 2017 Altherm Window Systems Mountain Bike National Championships … View moreA Hauraki Plains College student, who traded his beloved BMX bike for a mountain bike a year ago, has been named New Zealand Down Hill Mountain Bike Champ in the Under 15 age group.
Guy Johnston competed in the Cycling New Zealand 2017 Altherm Window Systems Mountain Bike National Championships ...
A $100,000 funding shortfall means Family Safety Services has run out of money, can't pay their staff from this week and may be forced to close. Go to the story to see how you can help this important service.
Rafts of new rules and regulations are heading the way of land owners with new regulatory issues in the wind.
The Waikato Regional Council's Plan Change 1, Wai Ora, which is causing both concern and uncertainty among land owners, has prompted a meeting in Tairua to update them on … View moreRafts of new rules and regulations are heading the way of land owners with new regulatory issues in the wind.
The Waikato Regional Council's Plan Change 1, Wai Ora, which is causing both concern and uncertainty among land owners, has prompted a meeting in Tairua to update them on the issues.
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If you're living in Paeroa or passing through tomorrow and have an AA SmartFuel Card - just a head-ups - you can get a 10c a litre discount tomorrow due to the Black Caps playing a test. See screenshot of the email I got this morning about this :)
MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for the southern Coromandel and Waikato, with up to 155mm of rain this evening through to tomorrow morning. Large bursts up to 50mm per hour are expected, which can cause flooding in areas such as Tairua, Hikuai and Opoutere. Batten down the hatches and … View moreMetService has issued a heavy rain warning for the southern Coromandel and Waikato, with up to 155mm of rain this evening through to tomorrow morning. Large bursts up to 50mm per hour are expected, which can cause flooding in areas such as Tairua, Hikuai and Opoutere. Batten down the hatches and take care out there!
Hundreds of of the best swimmers from schools around the district met at Thames Centennial Pool on March 2 for the Thames Valley Secondary Schools swimming championships....
More than 100 year 1-2 children picked up some netball skills at the Netball Have a Go day at the Hauraki Netball Centre in Ngatea on March 3.
Hauraki Plains Netball event organiser Nicky Irving said 115 kids came from Ngatea, Mangatangi and Kaiaua schools for the event, which used the ANZ … View moreMore than 100 year 1-2 children picked up some netball skills at the Netball Have a Go day at the Hauraki Netball Centre in Ngatea on March 3.
Hauraki Plains Netball event organiser Nicky Irving said 115 kids came from Ngatea, Mangatangi and Kaiaua schools for the event, which used the ANZ ...
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