High winds on Harbour Bridge and trains cancelled
Aucklanders are advised to expect potential disruptions as Metservice reports high winds on the Harbour Bridge. Trains on the Eastern and Western lines have also been cancelled. Delays are expected, with felled trees, power disruptions and heavy rain experienced city-wide.
Here's what you need to know:
- North-easterly winds are being recorded in Auckland, with Metservice forecasting winds up to 110km/h between 2pm and 4pm in the bridge area.
- Waka Kotahi (NZTA) have introduced speed restrictions on the Harbour Bridge.
- Drivers of heavy vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to travel via the Western Ring Route (State Highways 16 and 18).
Stay up to date with the latest road closures and disruptions by heading to Waka Kotahi's (NZTA) journey planner. You can find an alternative public transport route by using the AT Journey Planner.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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86.2% Yes
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11.5% No
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2.3% Other - I'll share below
Pukekohe Lions Christmas Tree Grotto
NEW VENUE this year, lights now showing at the Showgrounds in Station Rd opposite the Railway Station, Pukekohe. Come along and vote for your favorite tree. Only a gold coin donation per entry. All proceeds to a Youth Project in Pukekohe. Sat 9th - Sun 17th Nov from 2:00 pm each day.
Quiz Night - Nov 27th
BPW Franklin Inc is running a quiz night at the Pukekohe Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St, Pukekohe. Start time 6.30 for 7pm start. Teams of six. Come on your own or make up a team to bring.