87 days ago

Heavy Rain Watch for Auckland

Hira Siddiqui from Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

MetService New Zealand has issued a Heavy Rain Watch for Auckland.
Heavy Rain Watch

🕒 From Midnight tonight (11 Sep) to 9am Friday 12 September (9 hours).
Follow MetService New Zealand for the latest weather updates.

👉 Check your drains and gutters to ensure they aren’t blocked. These can cause flooding issues during heaving rain.
👉 Take extreme care if you are driving in heavy rain, and delay trips if possible. Plan your journey with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.
👉 Do not try to walk, play, swim or drive in floodwater.
👉 Look out for neighbours, friends and family will also be important, especially if you live, work or travel in an area that is prone to flooding, slips or power outages
❗️ Report fallen trees on public property on Auckland Council Report a Problem tool: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz......
❗️ Report flooding and blocked stormwater drain on 09 301 0101
If your life or property is at risk, phone 111.

Info credit: Auckland Emergency Management

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5 hours ago

NZCCM Massage and English Programmes

The Team from New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine

The New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine (NZCCM) offers industry-focused Massage and English programmes that prepare students for professional practice.

Students gain strong Anatomy and Physiology knowledge, hands-on experience in the student clinic, and pathways into health and wellbeing careers. NZCCM actively incorporates tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori, partnering with local marae for cultural learning and community treatments.

As Auckland’s only provider of Massage diplomas, NZCCM is enrolling now for February 2026 Programmes include the Level 5 Wellness and Relaxation Massage Diploma and the Level 6 Remedial Massage Diploma, both NZQA-approved with intensive block courses. NZCCM also offers NZCEL Level 4 for academic English preparation.

Open Days will be held on 12 December and 23 January.
Contact: 09 580 2376 or auck@chinesemedicine.ac.nz
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5 hours ago

Night-time roadworks on SH16

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

From 23 November to 17 December, stop/go traffic management will be in several locations on SH16 between Mabbett Lane and Restall Road (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am).

Works will include chipsealing and stormwater improvements. There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the area. Click to find out more.
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6 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
  • 53.1% Yes
    53.1% Complete
  • 46.9% No
    46.9% Complete
1877 votes