An update from Bay of Plenty Civil Defence
I hope everyone is doing okay out there. Below is an update this morning from Civil Defence Bay of Plenty:
Good morning – this is a check-in following a wet and windy night, and ahead of a wet and windy day to come.
Cyclone Vaianu is now across the Bay of Plenty, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and large swells. As daylight increases, the extent of these impacts will become clearer.
Your local councils are the first port of call for local information, and to report any local impacts, so please check out their Facebook pages:
Tauranga City Council
Western Bay of Plenty District Council
Rotorua Lakes Council
Te Kaunihera ā-rohe o Whakatāne - Whakatāne District Council
Te Kaunihera ā rohe o Kawerau - Kawerau District Council
Ōpōtiki District Council
For highway information, visit NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi - Waikato & Bay of Plenty and use their www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz...
If life, health or property is at risk, call 111.
The key things to remember are:
- Put safety first – don’t take any chances.
- Avoid unnecessary travel.
- Secure loose items outdoors, if it is safe to do so.
- Be prepared for possible power outages. Find the most up to date outage information at www.powerco.co.nz...
For everything else, please check out our website: www.bopcivildefence.govt.nz...
Poll: How important is the ability to book a doctor’s appointment online?
Hi Neighbours
Here at The Doctors we would love to hear how you prefer to book your doctor’s appointments. With busy schedules, different people find different methods easier.
For some, online booking is very convenient, you can make an appointment anytime without needing to wait on the phone. Others still prefer calling the clinic and speaking to a real person, especially if they have specific questions about their visit.
Your feedback helps us understand what works best for our patients and how we can improve access to care.
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40.7% I prefer booking online whenever possible
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21.6% Online booking is helpful but not essential
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34.6% I prefer calling the clinic
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3.1% I didn’t know online booking was available
What is the meaning of this?!
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What's your best cost-saving tip?
Just when we thought the cost of living couldn't climb any higher...it does. While things like fuel prices are out of our control, many of us are looking for small, practical ways to stretch our dollars a bit further. So let’s put our heads together!
Over the next little while, we’ll be sharing tips to help you save money — and we’d love to hear yours too. What’s working for you right now?
Here are a few ideas to get started:
🎉 Plan ahead for the year (birthdays, events, travel) to avoid surprise costs
🪙 Check out $2 shops for everyday items like stationery, baking paper, foil, and cling wrap - often much cheaper than the supermarket
🐖 Bring back the piggy bank and save your loose change
🔨 DIY where you can - like mowing the lawn instead of paying someone
💵 Set a daily budget before heading out and stick to it (cash can help!)
🧴 Stretch household products by diluting things like shampoo or dishwashing liquid
Got a tip that’s helping you save? Share it below, the tip might make a huge difference to someone else.
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