The Wellsford community can help ensure Centennial Park serves the area for generations to come during masterplan consultations open until 16 December 2022.Rodney Local Board Chairperson Brent Bailey says: “The park is a cherished part of Wellsford life and making sure future generations continue to use and value it is critical.“A draft plan was developed working alongside mana whenua, current park users, Rodney College students and residents, and now we want to hear from the wider community.“Residents are encouraged to have their say on what they like and don’t like about the draft. We want to hear about people’s priorities for the park, and any other suggestions they might have.”The 16-hectare park provides for much of the community’s formal sports and recreation, but most of the assets belong to clubs and are in varying condition. The masterplan will guide development after being shaped by public feedback, with decisions on a final plan resting with the local board.The masterplan addresses a wide range of concerns, including the development of toilet and changing facilities, the future of the park’s tennis courts, creating netball facilities, shelter for archery, parking, lighting, safety, play spaces, passive and active recreation, and creating connections to the park’s assets.It also looks at what might be achieved in the short-term – one to five years, and what might be better accomplished over a longer timeline – five to 10 years.Bailey says implementing any plan is always subject to finances but about $2million has been allocated to renew council-owned assets in the park over the next five years.With consultation closing on 16 December, feedback will be compiled and analysed early next year, with a final plan expected to be put before the local board in April.People can contribute their ideas using feedback forms available at the Wellsford Library and AK Have Your Say webpage.A drop-in session designed to engage with children and young families will also be held at the Wellsford Friday Night Market on Friday 25 November from 4-6pm.Signage has been created for use in the area, and a poster including a QR code linking to the AK Have Your Say webpage will be sent to all key stakeholders and community groups.An email informing mana whenua, key stakeholders, Harbour Sport and other community groups and clubs will provide further detail on the consultation process, and how those groups can provide feedback.There is also an email address that can be used, [email protected]

A petition calling on the government to stop its farm-level emissions pricing scheme has been delivered to Parliament.The petition, organised by farm lobby group Groundswell, said the tax was ill-considered, and claimed it would result in worse outcomes for global emissions, the environment, the economy, and the country.The petition was signed by about 100,000 people. Groundswell co-founder Bryce McKenzie said it showed there was support outside of just farmers.McKenzie said Groundswell had been contacted by younger farmers not wanting to go into the family business, and older farmers selling up and going into tree farming instead."They just can't handle it anymore. It's getting severe. Unfortunately it won't be until there's a food shortage that people wake up and see how dire this really is," he said.Groundswell co-founder Bryce McKenzie speaking after delivering a petition to Parliament against the emissions trading scheme. Photo: RNZ / Angus DreaverGroundswell co-founder Laurie Paterson argued the emissions tax would barely affect global emissions, and the reduction in New Zealand's emissions would just be replaced by less-efficient nations like Brazil entering the market."We're just going to send it offshore and achieve absolutely nothing," he said.Representatives from Groundswell NZ deliver a petition to Parliament against the emissions trading scheme. Photo: RNZ / Angus DreaverPetition 'at odds' with own sector - ministerThe petition was accepted by Labour ministers Meka Whaitiri and Kieran McAnulty."The government's proposals on agricultural emissions pricing are currently out for consultation, which closes tomorrow. We have consistently encouraged New Zealanders to express their views through the consultation process and all submissions will be considered by ministers," said Whaitiri in a statement.McAnulty said he was happy to accept the petition, and said petitions were an important part of New Zealand's democracy.But he believed the petition's call for no pricing on agricultural emissions was at odds with what the sector proposed through the He Waka Eke Noa document."We've said right throughout that we wanted to engage with the rural sector. What they're calling for is at odds with what we're trying to achieve, and is at odds for what many in the sector have proposed through the He Waka Eke Noa process. But nevertheless, we'll continue to engage and hear their concerns, and see what changes could be considered," he said.Labour Ministers Meka Whaitiri and Kieran McAnulty accepted the petition. Photo: RNZ / Angus DreaverMcKenzie said he was pleased government ministers had come to meet him, but remained sceptical it would result in change."I'd like to say I'm optimistic, but by crikey I struggle. They've got a track record of not listening up until now. They need to listen, because this is getting major now. This is having a major effect on people's mental health," he said.Member's of ACT's caucus helped deliver the petition, and National's agriculture and associate agriculture spokespeople were also present for its delivery."This is the whole sector very, very angry and upset, and backed by a huge amount of wider New Zealand," National's agriculture spokesperson Todd Muller said.The government had to pay attention to the petition and pick up original principals the agricultural sector proposed to He Waka Eke Noa, he said."They've got to do more than just pick up the boxes of signatures. They need to actually change their position, back down, and return to what the sector put on the table, which I thought was very fair, workable, and the right way forward."The petition now goes to Parliament's petitions committee for consideration.

Events this weekendFriday 18thShipwrecked Presents Adrift Open AirTerrible Sons @ Leigh Sawmill CafeSaturday 19thMangawhai Community MarketMangawhai Tavern MarketMatakana Village Farmers MarketFloral Art Exhibition Beginners Have a Go - REGISTRATIONS OPEN! Warkworth Show GroundsKowhai Singers0800 BELLY UP @ Leigh Sawmill CafeLandslide - Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Tribute ShowSunday 20thMatakana Country Park MarketChristmas Themed Repair CafeWarkworth Districts Dog Training Club presents Sunday FundaySunday Sessions & Leigh Sawmill CafeMonday 21stAOTANGO presents 'A Century of Tango'

Warkworth RegionFriday 18th November - Periods of rain, with possible squally thunderstorms and localised downpours, then a shower or two this evening. Northerlies, briefly strong this afternoon.Saturday 19th November - Partly cloudy. Isolated showers, more widespread for a time in the afternoon. Possible isolated thunderstorms. Fresh northerlies.Sunday 20th - Showers, becoming isolated with longer fine breaks in the evening. Northerlies, turning to fresh westerlies in the morning.Mangawhai RegionFriday 18th November - Rain developing this morning, with possible squally thunderstorms and downpours, clearing this afternoon apart from a shower or two. Northerlies.Heavy Rain WatchPeriod: 12hrs from 1am - 1pm Fri, 18 NovArea: NorthlandForecast: A period of heavy rain. Thunderstorms are possible. There is also a risk of localised downpours, especially in the north and east. Rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria, especially about the eastern hills.Saturday 19th - Partly cloudy with a few showers. Northwesterlies.Sunday 20th - Showers, clearing to fine breaks in the evening. Northerlies, turning to westerlies in the morning.

A large complex low pressure system over the Tasman Sea sea is expected to move onto New Zealand today and Friday, and an associated front should affect Northland overnight Thursday and Friday morning. A Heavy Rain Watch is now in force for Northland.Heavy Rain Watch Area: NorthlandValid: 9 hours from 1:00am Fri 18 Nov to 10:00am Fri 18 NovForecast: A period of heavy rain. Thunderstorms are possible. There is also a risk of localised downpours, especially in the north and east. Rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria, especially about the eastern hills.People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in case any changes are made, or more areas are added.

A lost and highly venomous sea snake was found in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour yesterday afternoon after it was swept away from the Pacific.The banded sea snake is a rare sight in Aotearoa, but is still considered a native species as it naturally arrives in our waters via ocean currents.Department of Conservation spokesperson Clinton Duffy said snakes showed up on New Zealand's shores once or twice a year, but this case was particularly unusual."Banded sea snakes aren't oceanic species, they generally live close to shore," he said. "This one's obviously been swept away by ocean currents."The department's policy was to let it be. "They're a protected species," he said. "You're not allowed to harm them or harass them, and they're highly venomous, so the best course of action is to just leave them alone."Duffy said the snake was especially venomous, perfect for hunting fish. "They have a very, very powerful neurotoxin," he said. "They are extremely venomous, more venomous than a cobra, so you don't want to be bitten by one."But the likelihood of being bitten was extremely low, due to the species' unique biology and chilled-out attitude."Their fangs are tiny and mounted in the back of their jaw," he said. "You'd actually have to work very hard to get bitten by one, they really have to work for it."Although he had never seen one in New Zealand, Duffy said he had encountered them before. "I've dived with them in the tropics," he said. "They're not aggressive at all."As rare as sea snakes were, Duffy said they could become a regular visitor. "We might start to see snakes [in the water] more frequently," he said. "It's possible that as the water warms up and they're able to survive better on it, we may see less washing up on the beach."But it'll be a long time before snakes can thrive in New Zealand. Duffy said the banded snake seen yesterday was unlikely to survive."It's been swept away from its normal habitat, there's very little chance it'll be able to make it back there alive," he said. "It may survive the summer but as water temperatures drop it'll probably die."He said holidaymakers were very unlikely to encounter a snake, but reiterated one bit of advice if they did: "leave them alone".

Now you see it....Did you know we recently expanded our service area all the way up to Mangawhai?!Previously we serviced Puhoi to Pakiri but we decided why stop there...especially when we could include the beautiful areas of Whangaripo, Te Arai, Wellsford, Kaiwaka and Mangawhai to name a few.So if you live, love or work in these places and want to be a part of our App then get in Contact!We are always on the lookout for local news, special people, places and things, events, jobs, businesses to feature."One click and you're in our community"

Ara Tuhono / NX2 Northern Express Group are now at the stage where they need to connect parts of the new road with the existing motorway and State Highway 1 (SH1), this means there will be several road closures on SH1 in both the north and the south during November and December.At the Northern Connection the project team will carry out median island works and northbound widening works. To carry out this work safely they must close SH1 southbound and northbound from Kaipara Flats Road to Hudson Road, from 9pm to 5am. A detour will be in place via Kaipara Flats Road and Woodcocks Road.• Sunday 20 November to Thursday 24 November • Sunday 27 November to Thursday 1 December • Sunday 4 December to Thursday 8 December • Sunday 11 December to Thursday 15 December At the Southern Connection the project team will undertake work from Johnstones Hill Tunnels (JHT) up to Pūhoi on the ITS gantry, signage installations and traffic management works. This means SH1 will be closed in both directions – Silverdale to Johnstones Hill Tunnels northbound and Pūhoi to Grand Drive southbound. The detour will be via Hibiscus Coast Highway or State Highway 16, from 10pm to 5am.• Sunday 27 November to Thursday 1 December • Sunday 4 December to Thursday 8 December • Sunday 11 December Our project team and Waka Kotahi Maintenance teams are once again working together to ensure that we capitalise on these closures and get as much work done as possible in order to minimise disruptions.Over Dimension vehicles will be able to get access through both of the work sites during these closures at specific times, if planned in advance. Heavy vehicles can use the detour routes or take State Highway 16.While they will try to limit disruption to traffic flows, we encourage you to plan your journey over this time and check the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner before heading out https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/We are working hard to complete this work before the busy holiday period, and we will be off the road mid-December and back early in the new year.

Police involved in a murder enquiry following a man's death in Whangārei are appealing for information over the movements a car around the time of the incident.Bob Kleiman, 60, died at a residential address in Onerahi on Thursday, 27 October.Police are asking for anyone who sighted a car, believed to be a red Mazda station wagon, on Edge Street from 26 to 27 October to get in touch with them.A 42-year-old man is currently before the court on one charge of murder.Anyone with any relevant information can contact Police on 105 quoting file 221027/5890, or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

The new Bunnings store in Mangawhai Central is set to open its store to the good people of Mangawhai this coming Friday 18th November at 7am.A special Trade BBQ breakfast will take place on Thursday 24 November.To celebrate the launch of the $9 million store, Bunnings are hosting a grand opening celebration for customers this coming weekend, November 19th and 20th.With family activities, kids D.I.Y workshops, sausage sizzle, More FM Radio and special guests Suzy Cato, and Bob the Builder!Store details83 Molesworth DriveMangawhai [email protected] 952 8300Services available at MangawhaiPlant PromiseGas SwapOpen 7 DaysClick & CollectWe Cut TimberTrade AccountFree TintingColour MatchingD.I.Y. AdviceWe Cut Keys

Food prices have risen at their fastest rate in 14 years over the past year.Stats NZ says food inflation was 10.1 percent for the year ended October, the highest annual increase since 2008.The increases in grocery prices and fruit and vegetable prices were the two main drivers over the period."This was the highest annual increase since November 2008," Stats NZ consumer prices senior manager Nicola Growden said."Previous patterns of seasonal price movement for fruit and vegetables suggest it's more typical to see a larger fall in fruit and vegetables for the October month."Increasing prices for barn-raised eggs, cheddar cheese, and two-minute noodles were the largest drivers within grocery food."Within fruit and vegetables, potatoes, bananas, and cabbages influenced prices the most.Food prices make up just under a fifth of the overall inflation rate.Compared with October 2021:Grocery food prices increased by 9.7 percentFruit and vegetable prices increased by 17 percentRestaurant meals and ready-to-eat food prices increased by 7.5 percentMeat, poultry, and fish prices increased by 10 percentNon-alcoholic beverage prices increased by 8.7 percentFor the month of October, prices were 0.8 percent higher than September.But the monthly price rise was broad-based, with increases seen in 125 of the 162 items Stats NZ measured.In October 2021 Stats NZ observed price rises in 82 of the items it measured, with the other 80 all falling.

Warkworth regionMonday 14th November - Mainly fine. Some morning cloud. A shower or two in the late afternoon or this evening. Southwesterlies.Tuesday 15th - Mainly fine. A few showers developing about Great Barrier Island in the morning, and elsewhere for a time in the afternoon and evening. Light winds.Wednesday 16th - Partly cloudy, with showers developing in the morning, some heavy in the afternoon and evening. Light winds.Thursday 17th - Mostly cloudy, with isolated showers becoming widespread. Northerlies developing.Friday 18th - Showers becoming widespread, some heavy. Fresh northerlies, easing.Mangawhai regionMonday 14th November - Fine, then one or two showers this evening. Southeasterlies developing this morning.Tuesday 15th - Cloudy periods and a few showers. Southeasterlies.Wednesday 16th - Cloudy periods, with a few showers developing in the morning, some heavy in the afternoon. Light winds.Thursday 17th - Cloudy, with occasional showers. Northerlies developing.Friday 18th - Showers, clearing and becoming fine. Northerlies.

Warkworth Football Club are having a WORLD CUP 2022 FUNDRAISERThey have 3 young local boys in their club who have recently experienced family tragedies, so their team are doing a fundraiser to help take care of fees and gear for their football next year.Here are the details:• 32 World Cup teams/countries• $30 per ticket• You don’t get to choose your team, it will be drawn randomly once all 32 tickets are sold.• Winning country/team wins $200• Second place country/team wins $100Please contact Warkworth Football Club directly to confirm your request for a ticket.Once all payments have been received, the random draw will be made, they will comment on their FB page the results. Good luck and thanks for participating – these boys are deserving and great little football players and we want to make sure this is taken care of so it’s one less thing to worry about.Contacthttps://www.sporty.co.nz/warkworthfc/https://www.facebook.com/warkworthafc

Farming groups Beef and Lamb New Zealand, Dairy NZ and Federated Farmers are reaffirming a united stance on the government's emissions proposal - they don't like it.Leaders from the three groups met in Christchurch this week to establish common positions before submitting on the government's plan.They were involved in industry partnership He Waka Eke Noa which came up with the farm-level split-gas levies scheme which was presented to the government.They said the government's plan released last month has changes which make it unworkable for farmers.In an email to farmers last night the three industry groups said a united voice on emissions pricing was the best way to ensure positive policy outcomes for the sector.The email said the meeting was productive with farming leaders coming up with nine suggestions they will raise directly with the government on behalf of farmers.They said the current methane targets were wrong and needed to be reviewed, they wanted the methane price to be set at the minimum level and for it to be fixed for a five-year period to give farmers certainty.The groups have stood strong on initial sequestration measures proposed by the He Waka Eke Noa partnership some of which were removed by the government."All sequestration that can be measured and is additive should be counted."Farmers who don't have access to mitigations or sequestration should be able to apply for temporary levy relief if the viability of their business is threatened," the email to farmers said.They also wanted an independent oversight board appointed by all He Waka Eke Noa partners established to help set the future methane price and for administration costs of the programme to be minimised.Beef and Lamb New Zealand, Federated Farmers and DairyNZ urged farmers to make their own submissions on the government's proposal before feedback closed next Friday.

Analysis - Congratulations to the Black Ferns, who not only won their seventh World Cup title, but did so on the back of perhaps the most tumultuous year any national side has ever had to endure.At the back end of 2021, it was looking unlikely that the team would even make the semifinals, let alone pack out Eden Park. But here we are, once again celebrating the on and off field triumphs of a team that has written maybe the greatest story of redemption in New Zealand rugby history.While it was the main event, the Black Ferns' 34-31 win over England in the final was just part of a unique Rugby World Cup experience that gave us a lot to think about.The public bought in - credit should be squarely heaped on the marketing department for the tournament. Focusing on the first and last days meant that everything in between was a bonus, with plenty showing up in Whangārei for the Black Ferns' pool games and quarter final. They brought with them a special kind of atmosphere too, which can be built on to not just sell the women's game day experience, but rugby in general.The business end was pure entertainment. Much was made of the fact that only really three teams were in contention of winning and that's fine (there's a Rugby League World Cup going on right now with a very similar narrative), but once they all started to play one another it was well worth the wait.Both semi finals were instant classics, with Canada showing just enough cracks in the English armour to suggest that they wouldn't quite be the unstoppable force everyone had presumed them to be. Meanwhile, the Black Ferns played a mixture of sublime and ridiculous rugby to get over France, doing everything you shouldn't while leading by one point in the final five minutes.The final was even better - this was two very good teams at their absolute best, on the biggest stage and in front of a sold-out crowd. The final had 11 tries, drama, lead changes, before being decided by a thrilling goal line stand. In short, everything you could ask for in a showpiece, which topped the last RWC final in 2017.The Black Ferns stuck to their principles. It would have been tempting for the overhauled coaching set-up to wipe the slate clean and encourage a risk-free strategy, but that's just simply not what the Black Ferns are about.Coach Wayne Smith showed "he was truly the right man for the job". Photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nzAn entire season of tinkering by Wayne Smith saw the best side only really unveiled in the semifinal, which was a masterstroke as it gave the likes of England and France nothing to really work with going in.Who actually knew how it worked, though - to be honest, the Black Ferns did get handed a very favourable draw, including an opening game against an Australian team they'd already beaten three times this season. But the quarter final system was confusing and not communicated properly, leading to two games in a fortnight against a poor Welsh side.Consistency in officiating - head clashes are dealt with harshly in men's rugby, so it was odd to see the cards stay in the pockets of the refs when they occurred during the RWC.The Wallaroos managed to get reduced to 13 players in one of their games, then the final had a clear-cut red, but not much else in the way of player safety as refs did their best to mitigate their way out of sending players off. The worst case was in the semifinal between the Black Ferns and France, with the home side very lucky after a couple of dangerous shots.NZ Rugby copped it hard - the governing body is an easy target most of the time because they often seem to invite criticism by simply not thinking things through. But aside from the scheduling clash and lack of games south of Auckland, they can hold their heads up around the fact that the World Cup was in New Zealand at all.NZR were the ones who bid for it back in 2018, setting the goal of creating record attendances and changing the way women's rugby is perceived here. Whatever else you might think of them, they've achieved that.Superstars - you could make a pretty strong case for Ruby Tui being New Zealand's most popular rugby player right now, a status she's achieved through incredibly astute handling of her media engagements and on field heroics. But really, this was a collective effort by the intensely likeable Black Ferns and their charismatic coach. Wayne Smith showed that he truly was the right man for the job, one that he'll now presumably leave in the hands of his staff.Eden Park sold out for the Black Ferns v Red Roses Rugby World Cup final. Photo: [ www.photosport.nz Photosport] / Aaron GillionsWhat now? Challenges remain for women's rugby in New Zealand. The world is still very much the same shape, so the Black Ferns will once again have to travel far and wide to have meaningful games. Australian women's rugby is still well off the pace, so it's likely that England, France and Canada will stand as the toughest opposition for a while yet.At a grassroots level, this win will encourage more playing numbers, but that needs to be matches with suitable coaches - which is a trickier proposition. Like the Black Ferns' campaign though, it's a challenge that can be overcome with the right amount of effort and resources.

Warkworth residents are sharing views for a plan to ensure the town is well-designed and meets the needs of the whole community over time.The year-long collaborative Puhinui / Warkworth Centre Plan project, funded by Rodney Local Board, is engaging with the community through workshops and community events to help shape the plan and ensure the community is engaged in the process.The need for that approach was outlined in the 2020 Rodney Local Board Plan, and in collaboration with the Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust, and consultants - Community Think, and Motu Design with good engagement over the last year.Rodney Local Board Chair Brent Bailey says using new tools to gather community feedback has produced excellent results over the first engagement phase.“More than 130 students and families took part in workshops delivered out of a box containing all the relevant material, on loan from Warkworth Library; more than 40 others shared their thoughts and ideas at the Festival of Ideas family event, 22 wishes were placed in community boxes or posted online, and 39 online surveys were completed.“One of the main concerns raised has been the new motorway and big box developments drawing residents and visitors away from the town centre.“Residents have talked about a sustainable vision and a local economy that supports locals and visitors alike. Other suggestions have been to activate more spaces around town and by the river, and for lanes and paths that connect the town, river and green spaces.”Key themes:a town with nightlifemore public spaces by the river and in parks so people can eat, meet, and connecta sustainable and circular economyplaces to grow food, trees and share skillspublic facilities and services that foster connection across all age-groupsencouraging community wellbeingAwa Mahurangi / Mahurangi River as the pulsing heart of the townre-orientating the town towards the riveraccessible pathways so it is easier to get around townmore transport options such as cycling, walking and public transport.The urban design team will build on the themes from public feedback to develop design options for the river and town centre.They will test design principles and options with the community, with residents able to take an interactive journey through different sites around the river and town to help them visualise what the plan might deliver.Then early in 2023, a draft centre plan will be developed for further community feedback and input.Puhinui is the name Māori used to refer to Warkworth. It holds meaning as a place of reflection and connection, and will be used with Warkworth throughout this project to honour the traditional name while its future is reflected on.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday 18 October 2022.Daily updated closure information (external link)Unless otherwise stated, closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am.NORTHERN MOTORWAY (SH1)Northbound lanes between Silverdale off-ramp and Waiwera on-ramp, 16 November (approx. 10:00pm to 5:00am)Orewa northbound on-ramp, 16 NovemberSilverdale northbound on-ramp, 16 NovemberOteha Valley Road southbound on-ramp, 15-17 NovemberNorthbound lanes between Greville Road off-ramp and Oteha Valley Road on-ramp, 13-17 November (approx. 9:30pm to 5:00am)Greville Road northbound on-ramp, 13-17 NovemberSouthbound lanes between Greville Road off-ramp and Upper Harbour Highway on-ramp, 13-17 NovemberGreville Road southbound on-ramp, 13-17 NovemberFor more locations and a complete list of closures https://www.nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/auckland-overnight-motorway-closures-13-18-november-2022/?fbclid=IwAR1jqQkdcgLr9Rve3x9XJR89cYAwZzr_wNGN8NESK8QrySzSWM6kzWTkeAQ

Saturday 12th NovemberMangawhai Community MarketMangawhai Tavern MarketMatakana Village Farmers MarketWarkworth & Districts RSA Market2022 Mangawhai Garden RambleTomarata Primary School Fireworks 2022 - check as maybe called off due to weatherOyster & Wine Pop-up Vol 2The Dirty Happys - Live at the Warkworth Town HallSunday 13th NovemberMatakana Country Park MarketSunday Sessions & Leigh Sawmill CafeDave Flynn - Celtic Guitar Journey

Warkworth regionFriday 11th November - Rain with heavy falls possible, turning to showers in the evening with further heavy falls possible. Thunderstorms possible northwest of the City from late afternoon. Easterlies, gale in exposed places gusting 90 km/h, turning lighter northerly from afternoon.Heavy rain watch until 6pm todayStrong wind watch until 4pm todaySaturday 12th - Cloudy periods. A few morning and afternoon showers. Northwesterlies.Sunday 13th - Mostly cloudy with isolated showers, clearing in the afternoon with fine breaks increasing. Northwesterlies, turning southwesterly in the morning.Mangawhai regionFriday 11th - Heavy rain, with downpours early morning, turning to a few showers from afternoon but could also be heavy and thundery. Strong easterlies easing by midday, then turning northerly by afternoon.Heavy rain warning until 2pm todayStrong wind watch until noon todaySaturday 12th - Cloudy periods. A few afternoon showers. Northwesterlies.Sunday 13th - Mostly cloudy with a shower or two in the morning and afternoon, then fine breaks increasing. Westerlies turning southerly in the afternoon.