Water water everywhere but not a drop to drink
A bit of an exaggeration I know, considering the wet December we had it seems impossible that we will have water restrictions but there it is. Niwa is predicting very little rain over the next few weeks. This means for Morrinsville and other towns that water restrictions will be coming. It is a timely reminder to limit your use of water before it gets really bad. remember also to have a store of water in case of a breakdown. Civil defence recommends 3 litres per person per day for 7 days as an absolute minimum. This does not include water for sanitary purposes, don't be caught out. When water systems are under pressure it is often when they break down. Here in Morrinsville there has been significant investment in increasing the resilience of our system, and there is ongoing work into finding alternative water.
Paul Cronin Matamata Piako District Councillor Morrinsville Ward
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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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... 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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Wild weather in the Waikato
The Waikato really copped it over the weekend, with wild weather leaving a hefty clean-up bill that may run into the millions.
While things are looking calmer in the days ahead, there are still plenty of slips and flooded roads across the district — so if you’re heading out, take it easy and stay alert.
We want to know: How did you and your whānau get on over the weekend?
Want to see what recovery will look like from here? The Waikato Times has the latest.
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