Storm event Donna – Whakatane District
Edgecumbe residents and farmers are advised that measures have been taken to make their District as safe as possible from the rainfall forecast for today and tonight.
Bay of Plenty Regional Council says the amount of rain forecast will not threaten the stopbank and that their river flap gates are repaired and operational.
Additional staff will be on standby for the heaviest rainfall periods, and a vacuum tanker will be on standby in Edgecumbe just in case there are any overflows from the stormwater system.
Residents of Edgecumbe and other towns in the District are asked to check that their house gulley traps are clear before the rainfall arrives.
More information is available on our website.
Emma’s wedding dress reveal tells a different love story
A Valentine’s-inspired wedding dress show at Ryman Healthcare’s Logan Campbell Village is providing the perfect opportunity for residents to share memories of their romantic day.
But for Emma Muller, it has also turned into an opportunity to celebrate her late daughter Nicola, who died 19 years ago at the age of 37.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.2% ... It is complicated
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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