2738 days ago

Severe weather watch for the Hawkes Bay

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A spring storm bringing gales and snow to parts of New Zealand has disrupted ferries, closed skifields in the south, and caused slips

MetService has issued the following warning for the heavy rain watch for the Hawkes Bay area, especially about the ranges.
Valid: 31 hours from 11:00am Tuesday to 6:00pm Wednesday
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain. Rainfall accumulations could approach warning amounts.

The New Zealand Transport Agency advised drivers to pass with care and expect some delays. People are also advised to stay up to date with the latest forecast as part of this watch may be upgraded to a full warning, and further areas added.

Click here for continued updates.

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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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If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? πŸ›»πŸš¨πŸš“
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    34% Complete
  • 66% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
    66% Complete
203 votes
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Elma Pienaar from St Columba's Presbyterian Church

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Elma Pienaar from St Columba's Presbyterian Church

Sunday 8 March at 3.30pm. Hans Uwe Hielscher - German organist. Admission $10/koha. All are welcome. Bring a friend and enjoy a relaxing afternoon.

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