Heavy rain and road closures
The Coromandel Ranges are expected to get a dumping of 100mm to 140mm of rain as heavy rains sweep towards Northland.
What you need to know:
- State Highway 25A in the Coromandel has been closed until further notice, due to instability caused by heavy rain.
- The Tapu-Coroglen and 309 roads are also closed.
- A detour route is in place - State Highway 25 around the edge of the peninsula and State Highway 2 via Karangahake Gorge.
Motorists should expect longer travel times using the detour route, and advised to drive with caution at this time.
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Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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71.9% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.3% Hmm, maybe?
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11.7% Yes!
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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