Clean-up continuing
Council is not expecting any major changes over the next few days as clean-up after Cyclone Cook continues. Updates via mainstream and social media will be provided as necessary. If you have a roading or parks issue that you think we may not be aware of please phone 06 871 5000; if you want to find out about power outages please see Unison's website: www.unison.co.nz.... Please be careful out there, and enjoy the rest of the holiday weekend.
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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42.7% Yes
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32% Maybe?
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25.3% No
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