505 days ago

Flood warnings for Gisborne - Te Karaka residents told to self-evacuate.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Gisborne is under a Heavy Rain Warning and with the amount of rainfall the rivers are rising. Gisborne District Council shared a Flood Warning at 1pm asking residents to prepare for evacuation. As of 2pm, Te Karaka residents were then told to evacuate due to the Waipaoa River rising.

What you need to know:
- Te Karaka residents are to evacuate now, the evacuation centre is at Te Karaka school.
- The evacuation level for the Waipaoa River for Te Karaka was 7.5m and this has now been exceeded.
- Hikuwai River water level at Willowflat was also at 7.9m and rising.
- Sustained rainfall is forecast by the MetService through to Sunday 12pm.
- Tairāwhiti Emergency Management manager Ben Green said the orange heavy rain warning was expected to be raised to red this afternoon.

Information links:
- Updates have been posted from Tairāwhiti Civil Defence here.
- Keep up to date with weather warnings here.
- You can find state highway information here.
- You can contact Gisborne District Council for more information or to report any issues: service@gdc.govt.nz / 0800 653 800 / www.gdc.govt.nz...

If you live by a river and you’re concerned, officials urge you to make a decision to evacuate during daylight hours: head for higher ground and stay out of floodwaters, be aware of land slips.

This Neighbourly post will not be updated throughout the afternoon, so keep up to date using the links above. Stay safe, Gisborne.

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Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

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Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
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Unlock the Answer: Today’s Riddle is Trickier Than You Think!

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What English word retains the same pronunciation, even after you take away four of its five letters?

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23 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

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Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

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