2735 days ago

Heavy rain causes problems for Hawkes Bay Drivers

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This morning NZTA was urging extra care on the Napier-Taupo Road, and on State Highway 2 between Tangoio and Wairoa, north of Napier, as a result of slips and flooding.

Caution was urged because of surface water south and west of Hastings, on SH2 between Pakipaki and Waipukurau and on SH50 between Fernhill and Tikokino. MetService said heavy rain that fell in Hawke's Bay overnight was expected to last into early afternoon Thursday.

Read the full story here.
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1 day ago

Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? πŸ›»πŸš¨πŸš“

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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“
  • 32.6% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
    32.6% Complete
  • 67.4% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
    67.4% Complete
233 votes
12 minutes ago

Forest & Bird: Upcoming Speaker on Nature-Based Topics

Greg from Forest & Bird Hastings Havelock North Branch

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).

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11 hours ago

FUNERAL

Elma Pienaar from St Columba's Presbyterian Church

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.