Schools and roads closed due to flooding
The latest: At 9.20am
Road issues/closures
SH 25 Tairua To Sh25A is closed
State Highway 25 is closed south of Tairua. There is a detour in place to the north of Whitianga. It will add an hour one hour and twenty minutes to a journey.
State Highway 25 is closed north of Whangamata at Opoutere. No detour available.
State Highway 25 is closed near Whangamata. Detour is through Whangamata town.
Flooding on State Highway 25, near Hikuai Settlement Road.
Flooding through Karangahake Gorge
Tree down on Tairua Rd approximately 2km north of the Opoutere turn off.
Flooding on State Highway 2, Maramarua
Major slip on the Waihi Whangamata Road just north of Whiritoa.
Flooding on State Highway 2, Karangahake Gorge.
Tree down on Maungatautari Road.
Road Is Closed Between Opoutere Rd And Liddle Rd
State Highway south of Coroglen Bridge is flooded.
Surface flooding on SH2 Mangatarata - both directions, SH25 Totara in Thames, Normanby Road Paeroa, Paeroa Kopu Road, Parry Palm Avenue Waihi.
Rising river levels from the Kauaeranga River near Thames means State Highway 25 south of the town is being closed off.
School closures
Whangamata Area school
Waitakaruru School closed today
Parawai School Thames
Thames South School
Matatoki School Closed
Moanataiari School Closed
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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60.1% Yes, supporting people is important!
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23.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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16.5% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.7% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.2% I want to be able to choose.
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47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
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