Latest Update on Civil Defence Centre
⚠️ Civil Defence Centre (CDC)
The CDC has relocated and can be now found at the old Harcourts building (4 Commerce Street, Whakatāne). It is now open and will be till 5pm today.
The CDC will provide psychosocial and welfare support services for those both directly and indirectly affected.
Onsite will be Red Cross, Victim Support and other government agencies.
If you have specific concerns for family/whānau or friends, you can use the following channels;
▶️ NZ Residents call 105, or 0800 VICTIM (842 846)
▶️ International concerns please call +64 9105 105
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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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9.9% Yes! New Year, New Me
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20.1% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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70.1% Nah - not for me
Today’s Mind-Bender is the Last of the Year! Can You Guess It Before Everyone Else? 🌟🎁🌲
I dance in the sky with green and gold, a spectacle few are lucky to behold; I’m best seen in the south, a celestial sight—what am I, lighting up the New Zealand night?
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