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2 days ago
- Climate
- Scoop
SH1 Mangamuka Gorge closed following large slip
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising road users that State Highway 1 is closed through the Mangamuka Gorge due to a large slip this afternoon. Those who need to travel can detour via State Highway 10. Contractors are on-site assessing the slip and the stability of the slip site. With heavy rain forecast to continue for the next several hours and the possibility of further slips, the highway will remain closed overnight to ensure the safety of road users. NZTA will provide updates as further information is available. Road users can check for the latest updates on the NZTA Journey Planner. As heavy rain continues to affect the region, people are asked to delay unnecessary travel where possible and, if they must travel, to take extra care. Motorists should slow down and maintain a greater following distance between their vehicle and the one in front. Be aware of branches and other debris they may not be able to see under the surface of flood waters. We also ask that people be mindful of contractors who could be out clearing hazards off the road, and drive slowly through work sites.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
No Planner, No Problem: These Wedding Books Will Save the Day
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I can barely meal plan one week at a time, so the idea of coordinating an entire wedding is bonkers. I'm nowhere near engaged (sorry, Mom), but I can already promise you that when the time comes, I will be turning to the best wedding planner books. An actual human planner might not be in your budget, but these books are a solid replacement. Best Portable Pick: The Little Book of Wedding Checklists, $6 Best Overall: The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer, $28 Best Personalized Option: Our Wedding Planner Book, $51 Best to Give as a Gift: Smythson Say I Do Planner, $295 'Having a physical wedding planner or journal can be incredibly helpful for staying organized and focused,' says expert Jessica Bishop. 'It keeps everything in one place and gives you a visual way to track your progress. A good planner can reduce stress, guide your decisions, and help you stay on track financially and logistically. It allows you to break the process into manageable steps.' But where to begin? As with every decision you'll make throughout planning, the amount of options can feel daunting, so I've narrowed down the market to a tight list of 13 tried-and-true journals. 'Not all planners are created equal,' Bishop advised me. 'I recommend choosing one that not only includes checklists but also helps you think critically about your values, vision, and budget.' Ahead, browse and shop the best wedding planner books.'Look for a planner that goes beyond surface-level to-do lists,' Bishop says. Hers is 'part workbook, part guidebook, designed to empower couples to make intentional, informed choices every step of the way.' Customer review: 'This was worth every dollar spent! There are so many tips and places to jot down every thought you could think of! And even ones you didn't think of! Highly, highly recommend if you are planning a wedding by yourself.' $23.79 at you need structure to stay on track, this bestseller is for you. It's filled with formatted pages to help you with everything from invitation design to dress style options. It also offers helpful pointers including questions to ask while touring venues or information your guests will need ahead of the big day. Customer review: 'A lot of the things that I would have to think through have been thought through for me in an organized and easy-to-follow format. This will allow us to plan the wedding in a quicker, more effective way.' $5.91 at AmazonFor those who are more visually minded, this spiral-bound option has ample space for moodboarding. Plus, it has pages for taking notes at dress fittings or menu tastings. Customer review: 'Perfect amount of space for planning and organizing all details of your wedding! Great value for the money. Thick paper, so it doesn't easily tear—no need to worry about losing any pages!' $28.49 at AmazonOn this one, you can even add a photo of the couple to the back. Isn't that sweet? It's even an Etsy's pick, by the way, and it features spreadsheets to keep track of budget estimates versus actual costs and what's been paid. It also has a photography checklist to ensure you get every shot you want. Customer review: 'Absolutely wonderful guide! I do not know what I am doing, and this has been incredibly helpful!' $67.99 at EtsyFill this minimalist style with all your preparation and planning, including for your honeymoon. This one from Scribble & Dot has checklists for every milestone—four months out, one month out, two weeks out, etc—so no detail will fall through the cracks. Customer review: 'This planner is a lifesaver! It covers every detail you could think of. The size is perfect: compact enough to carry but with plenty of space to write. The layout is super functional and easy to follow, even if you're not a natural planner. It's well-organized, high-quality, and makes the entire planning process feel way less overwhelming. Highly recommend for anyone feeling stressed!' $23.95 at AmazonMy daily planner is from Smythson, and I'd hardly be functional without it. This heritage brand has been sustainably hand-binding stationery for over 135 years, so they pretty much have it down pat. $85.00 at people know exactly what they want and how they want it. And for that kind of bride, I might recommend a plain, lined notebook like this one. You won't have to fuss with formats or features you don't need. You can just freestyle it your own way. Customer review: 'This product arrived quickly and was absolutely beautiful! I had bought this for a friend who just got engaged and she loved it. The perfect notebook to write down all ideas and little notes throughout the wedding planning process!' $25.99 at Etsy A splurge, to be sure, but hey, you might only get married once. This would make the loveliest gift for the bride who deserves a bit of luxury. $700.00 at Anya HindmarchAn actual wedding expert designed this one; need I say more? You can also watch a full walk-through of the pages on YouTube, so you know exactly what you're getting. $49.00 at MintedKeep track of RSVPs, sketch your dream cake, and paste inspo photos or clippings in this playful binder from Kate Spade. $50.00 at PerigoldTwo things really set this one apart from the rest. First, it comes with a fountain pen. Bonus! Second, it goes so far as to include a step-by-step checklist for changing your last name. Genius. Customer review: 'Great gift!' $64.00 at Wolf & Badger I love a concealed spiral binding because you get all the functionality without the risk of snagging or uncoiling wires. This book features prompts to help you decide on details like your signature cocktail, catering options, and what to include on your dessert table. You know, all the fun stuff! $50.00 at AnthropologieThis bestseller is very thorough, particularly when it comes to building a budget. It outlines every expense to help keep you organized. And it has pages for seating charts, too. Customer review: 'Godsend! I started panicking about when to start planning and how the entire process works. This planner is like my own personal coordinator! If you don't know where you begin, GET THIS PLANNER!' $21.35 at AmazonThis beauty is less so for planning and more so for documenting and memorializing the process, so that you can remember it for many years to come. $145.00 at Williams Sonoma Every product featured on is independently researched, tested, or editor-approved. We only recommend products that we stand behind, and the merchandise featured on our site is always driven by editorial and product testing standards, not by affiliate deals or advertising relationships. Any content created in partnership with advertisers is marked as such. You Might Also Like The 15 Best Organic And Clean Shampoos For Any And All Hair Types 100 Gifts That Are $50 Or Under (And Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually Are)
Scoop
03-07-2025
- Climate
- Scoop
NPDC Crews Assessing Damage And Keeping Watch As Rain Continues
NPDC crews are out and about assessing and cleaning up damage following yesterday's deluge which has caused widespread flooding across the district, impacting roads, parks and wastewater networks. We continue to monitor the situation with more rain forecasted today and overnight and we advise people to keep up to date with the latest weather conditions on through MetService and NZTA Journey Planner for state highways. We will update our website ( and Facebook page as more information comes to hand. General Take care if you're out and about on the roads. There have been several sewer overflows – please keep of floodwaters due to risk of contamination. Take care if on the road and drive to the conditions or avoid unnecessary travel. Our team are on the ground assessing and cleaning up We will continue monitor the situation throughout the day. You can find the latest weather forecast from MetService, state highway updates from NZTA or check out Taranaki Emergency Civil Defence for regional updates Council facilities impacted yesterday. We are still assessing and will update on these as more information comes to hand. Puke Ariki Library and Museum – is open. Huatoki Plaza – still closed. Brooklands Zoo – is open today. ROADS Surfacing Flooding – open unless stated otherwise. Carrington Road – Extensive surfacing flooding along most of the road. Oxford Road Norfolk Rd Hurford Rd - Stockman/Tikorangi Rd east Albert Rd. 154 Windsor Rd 12 Pentland Pl 425 Bedford Rd North Lower Durham Rd Lower Dudley Rd Hursthouse Rd Slips Reported -open unless otherwise stated 415 Barrett Road Mill Road 42 Govett Ave 22 Frankley Rd, Slip Okoki Rd- Two slips blocking the road just past Kaka and Okoki Rd intersection. St Aubyn St – Mohakatino Rd –closed Uruit Rd – Small slip at tunnel. Carrington Rd partially blocking one lane around 12km mark. Tupoki Rd- Underslip/tommo being assessed Waitaanga Rd, Closed, Okau Rd, Okau Rd, Closed Matapo Rd, slip partially blocking. Sewer overflows: Waitara: Wastewater will be pumped through the marine outfall from about 8:30am on Friday to ease the pressure on the Waitara pump station. Waitara: An overflow was reported in Jackson Street early Friday. Inglewood: the oxidation ponds, which started overflowing on Thursday, are still overflowing. New Plymouth: an overflow was reported near the Boat Shed in Pukekura Park early on Friday. Please stay out of floodwaters because of the risk of sewage contamination. STATE HIGHWAYS SH43 CLOSED (between Whangamona and Taumaranui – although non-essential travel along the entire route is not advised) SH45 CLOSED at Manaia at the intersection with Inaha Road SH3 Awakino Gorge CLOSED between Oha Street and Papakauri Road SH4 Whanganui to Raetihi CLOSED Crews are monitoring all sites for further damage. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is aware of potholes forming on the state highway network around Taranaki, as a result of the heavy rainfall. Crews are continuing to assess damage.
Scoop
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Scoop
Winter 2025: Keep Your Inner Olympian In Check As Colder Weather Arrives
Press Release – NZTA Colder temperatures are already being felt across the South Island, increasing the chance of weather conditions impacting the state highway network, explains Mark Pinner, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) System Manager. While professional athletes are in training across the world ahead of the next Winter Olympics, to be held in Italy during early 2026, New Zealand drivers are being reminded not to race on the roads this winter. Colder temperatures are already being felt across the South Island, increasing the chance of weather conditions impacting the state highway network, explains Mark Pinner, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) System Manager. 'Large parts of the state highway network across the central and lower South Island are at high elevations, which means they're the first to get frosts, snow or ice. While our contractors are constantly monitoring weather forecasts and patrolling the network, it'ss crucial that everyone plays their part. We saw snow on the Lindis Pass a few weeks ago, and we had a light snowfall around Burke's Pass and Tekapo this week. 'Inland areas across the region will also experience frosts and icy roads when temperatures drop in the winter months. By reducing your speed and increasing your following distance you will significantly reduce the likelihood of a crash occurring. Use your headlights to be seen and avoid sudden braking or turning to reduce the risk of losing control.' NZTA, along with our maintenance contractors, works closely with MetService, who provide a specialised forecasting to predict and monitor road conditions. This includes a network of weather stations that provide critical data such as temperature, wind speed, rainfall, and road surface temperatures to inform both immediate responses and long-term planning. Where possible, contractors will proactively apply grit or Calcium Magnesium Acetate (a de-icer) to reduce the impact of snow and ice. However, it pays for drivers to take extra care in winter, as conditions can change rapidly. 'When following a grit truck it's important to remember that the road ahead won't be gritted, and may well be slippery. Drivers should also watch out for shaded areas – these take longer to warm up and dry out, so could still be slippery even hours after the rest of the road is fine. 'At times roads may need to be closed, to keep both road users and roadworkers safe. We may look to close the road as poor conditions are coming in, to ensure that people don't get caught out. If you're travelling over the winter months it pays to be prepared – packing warm clothes, snacks and water will ensure you have provisions should the weather turn.' Road users travelling across the country can find the latest information about the state highway network on the NZTA Journey Planner.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
London Victoria Station trains disrupted during Bank Holiday weekend
Trains running to and from Victoria station will be disrupted over the early May bank holiday weekend, Network Rail has confirmed. The weekend will see no Southeastern Railway services using the station between Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4. The disruption comes as a result of works at Battersea including track renewals, re-signalling, maintenance, and structures work. Platforms 1-8 at Victoria station will be closed as a result. Services that typically run through Victoria will instead be diverted via London Bridge or London Cannon Street. Gatwick Express services will also operate on a reduced timetable, along with reduced Southern services to Brighton. READ MORE: All the London Underground stations and lines that will be closed in May 2025 READ MORE: The creepy abandoned plane graveyard just outside London that's actually pretty eerie Network Rail said it typically carries out engineering works on bank holiday weekends as it causes the least amount of disruption for travellers. It acknowledged that there was never a convenient time to close parts of the railway but fewer passengers used trains on bank holidays than on normal weekdays. Engineering works are reportedly planned by Network Rail up to five years in advance. Timetable changes are also planned alongside freight companies. The infrastructure manager added that it needs to obtain access to work sites from land owners. It said it needed to ensure the right equipment and materials were in place for such works. Passengers are advised to plan their travel across the bank holiday weekend beforehand. Individuals can use the Network Rail Journey Planner to do so, with important information and useful travel advice relating to journeys showing with warning symbols. Have a story you want to share? Email Looking for more from MyLondon? Subscribe to our daily newsletters here for the latest and greatest updates from across London.
