Roads update
1.22pm: Update on snow impact on roads
TAIHAPE Rd remains closed today and will be closed overnight, from the Kaweka Forestry headquarters to the end of the road on the Rangitikei side. Residents are able to get to their homes beyond the closure however there is no access at all beyond the last home. The closure points are being manned during daylight hours.
POHOKURA Rd is closed from Lake Opouahe (Tutira) to Waitara Rd.
PUKETITIRI Rd is closed to all but residents at Hawkston Road intersection because of slippery surface driving conditions – light snow covering. The close point is being manned during the day.
NZTA's website continues to show that the Napier-Taupo Rd (SH5) is closed.
All road users are being advised to take extra care on all roads due to the winter conditions.
The next update will after 4pm; or if conditions change.
Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?
What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?
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35.5% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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64.5% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
Forest & Bird: Upcoming Speaker on Nature-Based Topics
Come and hear HBRC Biodiversity Officer Scott Courtnell talk about plant pests affecting our region.
Full details in the attached document.
We welcome anyone interested in the environment to come along (you don't have to be a member).
FUNERAL
The church reserves the car park for church use only tomorrow from 8.30am to 12.30 for the funeral service of the late Mrs Garethe Liley.
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