Heavy rain for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne
An active front moves northeastwards across the North Island today (Friday) through to early Saturday morning bringing a burst of heavy rain. The heaviest falls are expected in eastern Bay of Plenty, and Gisborne north of the city.
Area: Gisborne north of the City
Valid: 20 hours from 1:00pm Friday to 9:00am Saturday
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain. Expect 80 to 130mm to accumulate. Peak intensities of 25 to 35mm per hour, especially in thunderstorms.
Area: Bay of Plenty
Valid: 21 hours from 9:00am Friday to 6:00am Saturday
Forecast: Expect 120 to 160mm of rain. Peak rates of 25 to 40mm/h, especially in thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
Got more greens than you know what to do with? 🥦🌱🥕
Whether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!
Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts as a serving of veg, right? 🍫
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Bay of Plenty Seniors & Travel Expo
Locals are invited to the Bay of Plenty Seniors & Travel Expo, a friendly day out focused on planning what’s next. Explore 50+ exhibitors covering travel, retirement living, motorhomes, health services, finance, and local clubs. Enjoy live performances from Autangi Ensemble, café seating, a free show bag with every ticket, great door prizes, and the chance to win a Luxury Beachfront Escape for Two to Rarotonga.
Mercury Baypark Stadium
28 & 29 March
10:00am – 3:00pm
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