Caution: Area WarningSH 1 Warkworth to WellsfordNX2 tie-in works will see SH1 closed north of Warkworth (between Hudson Rd and Wayby Valley Rd) for 4 nights from Mon 02 May to Thu 05 May between 9pm and 5am each night. Plan ahead for detour that will add up to 30 mins to journey times.Road WorksDetour route: During closures use Woodcocks Rd, West Coast Rd and SH16 between Warkworth and Wellsford.Start 26 Apr 2022 12:06pm End 6 May 2022 5:00amExpected resolution6 May 2022 5:00amLast updated26 Apr 2022 12:29pm

This week looks to be steady, with not too much of the chop and change we usually experience all in one day. The end of the week seems to promise showers, so enjoy the sun whilst it's here.Tuesday - Cloudy periods, and isolated light showers from afternoon. Southwest breezes.Wednesday - Cloudy periods. Isolated showers clearing in the morning. Southwesterlies turning southeast in the evening.Thursday - Partly cloudy. Isolated showers early in the day. Easterlies.Friday - Partly cloudy. Easterlies.Saturday - Partly cloudy. Easterlies.Sunday - A few showers with easterlies.Monday - Showers with light winds.

Police and Waka Kotahi are reminding people it takes everyone to get to no one.After a horrific weekend where 11 people lost their lives on the road, Police and Waka Kotahi are reminding people they need to take responsibility and make good decisions every time they are on the road.“It’s totally unacceptable that so many lives were lost over a few days,” Assistant Commissioner for Police Bruce O’Brien says.“On top of that, there will be people who survived crashes who will be left with life changing injuries. Some people have months of recovery, some people sadly never recover. We accept as Police that we have an important role to play in keeping people safe on the road. That is why we are out there unapologetically focusing on people speeding and pulling over drivers who are clearly not focused on what they are doing."“Make no mistake, we will continue to do that, and we have committed to lifting our performance even more. However, Police alone cannot change the number of people dying on our roads. Nor can our road safety partners," Assitant Commissioner O'Brien says.“The fact is, drivers and riders need to take some responsibility. Police can’t be on every single street corner or every stretch of highway. Every road user needs to play their part in getting to where they are going safely.“It’s not hard and I’m struggling to understand how we are still having this conversation. We are simply asking that people treat driving, or motorbike riding, with the care and respect it deserves."“Slow down, pay attention, if you’ve been drinking – don’t drive, and always wear your seatbelt – or helmet if you’re a rider. These aren’t big asks. And if people paid attention and followed these basic safety pointers, we wouldn’t keep losing lives on the road, Assistant Commissioner O'Brien says.“I feel for the families and friends who are grieving the loss of their loved ones right now. Their lives have been changed forever. So let’s stop any more families from having to go through that. Let’s all play our part in taking better care on the road.Beetopia“And if you have a family member or friend who you think shouldn’t be driving because they’ve been drinking, stop them and take away their keys. If you know someone who likes to go faster than the speed limit, have a conversation with them. Tell them you care about them and you’re worried about the potential consequences of their actions."“If we all make an effort, then together we can turn things around. We have a target to reduce death on the road by 40 percent by 2030, and that will truly take a collective effort from every road user in New Zealand. Police and our partners are committed to playing our parts. We are asking that our communities do the same,” Assistant Commissioner O’Brien says. Waka Kotahi Director of Land Transport, Kane Patena, says these losses will have a devastating impact on the families and wider communities of those who have died.“Tragically, this weekend’s events are not isolated, but rather part of a huge public health issue which affects Aotearoa all throughout the year. For every person killed on our roads, another seven sustain serious injuries, many of which are life-long and debilitating."“It’s time that as a country we stopped accepting that a certain amount of death and serious injury is just the price we pay for our mobility. New Zealand’s Road to Zero strategy is based on the belief that no-one deserves to die or be seriously injured on our roads, even when they make mistakes.“Deaths and serious injuries are preventable, as individuals we all have a responsibility to follow the road rules, wear our seatbelts and avoid driving while impaired or distracted."“In our role as a government agency, reducing crashes is about much more than just how we drive – it’s about making all the different parts of the system safer – roads, vehicles, speeds, and people. We are committed to playing our part,” Kane Patena says.

The Air Force Heritage Flight of New Zealand are excited to detail their planned 25 April 2022 Anzac Day Flypasts. NorthlandNorthland played a significant part in New Zealand’s Military Aviation Heritage, including the extensive facilities at RNZAF Station Waipapakauri. The Air Force Heritage Flight is recognising the importance of Northland on Anzac Day by conducting a series of flypasts with Harvard ZK-ENB “NZ1076”. Purchased new by the RNZAF in 1944, NZ1076 is an important piece of New Zealand's military aviation heritage.Note that the flypasts will be conducted in accordance with Civil Aviation Rules and will therefore be no lower than 1000 feet above the ground. Whilst the Harvard will not be low nor fast, we hope that you enjoy its undeniable presence and character!Northland Harvard itinerary: The Harvard will be flown by SQNLDR Stu Anderson and operated by Rex Brereton.1409 Mangawhai Heads (Molesworth Dr)1410 Mangawhai (Moir St)1418 Omaha (Omaha Beach)1420 Matakana (Town Centre)1421 Warkworth (Wharf St)1424 Snells Beach (Waterfront)

Wairewa's long abandoned thermal resort is being marketed as having extraordinary potential for tourism as the current owners look for a development partner or buyer.The resort's well-documented demise was caused by the sudden departure of its investor Russian businessman and reported billionaire Mikhail Khimich in 2018, who is reported to have since died in Russia with Covid-19.Now the properties' current owners Urban Partners, with realtor Colliers, are looking for a joint venture partner or buyer for the resort, hotel, water bottling and campground.Project director Doug Osborne said they expect interest from around the world."The site has extraordinary potential, recognised as a regional tourist attraction by the Auckland Unitary Plan and has zoning allowing for business, residential developments, health and wellness, tourism, hospitality and visitor accommodation."Osborne said the border closures had delayed the quest for a development partner.A look inside the now abandoned Waiwera thermal pools Photo: Newsroom.co.nz"While we have long understood the potential of the site, the subsequent restrictions of Covid, and associated border closures, have added further delays to our goal of finding an excellent partner who can see the wellness opportunity of the site and work with us to develop the coastal haven to its potential," he said."We have always had high ambitions and the best of intentions for this wonderfully unique freehold location and its thermal waters, and now that the main issues behind the protracted delays have been resolved, we are happy to confirm we are marketing the site to those interested in partnering, developing, or purchasing this world-class wellness destination."He said the marketing campaign will target those in the wellness, tourism, leisure and recreational sectors.Colliers director of sales Josh Coburn said the opportunity to redevelop a coastal enclave near Auckland was a "once in a lifetime opportunity"."Waiwera offers what no other property in New Zealand can; a coastal development of scale, within 45 minutes of Auckland's CBD, with the benefit of a rare geothermal bore."Coburn told Checkpoint there could possibly be two partners they would engage with, rather than just one.It was far too early to tell who is interested, whether it was hotel operators, tourism operators or residential developers - but he was hoping for a combination.He would not comment on how much he believed it would sell for, but confirmed it would definitely be over $10 million.

Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, who have displayed courage and self-sacrifice serving our country.The number of in-person services and ceremonies across the region is reduced as a result of the red-light setting when planning was undertaken.Popular services at Waikumete and Browns Bay have been cancelled for this year, while the dawn service at the Auckland War Memorial Museum is not open to the public.There are still many ways for all Aucklanders to honour the military veterans they know, by commemorating at home or in the community.Check below for details of any parades and services within our local areas, as well as online events to commemorate Anzac Day on Monday 25 April 2022. Kawau Island ServiceService: 12:30pm @ Kawau Island Boating ClubLeigh Parade & ServiceParade Assembly: 10:45am @ Leigh CemeteryService: 11amMatakanaService: 10am at Matakana War MemorialAnzac Day military display at Warkworth HotelPuhoi Parade & ServiceParade Assembly:8:45am @ War Memorial Gates Puhoi Pioneers Memorial ParkService: 9amWarkworthParade assembly: 5.45am at Warkworth RSA.Parade commences: 5.50amDawn service: 6am at War Memorial, Church Hill.Civic parade: 10.10am at Warkworth RSACivic parade commences: 10.15amCivic service: 10.30am at War Memorial, Church Hill, WarkworthWellsfordParade assembly 5.45am at 1 Point Albert RdParade commences: 6amService: 6.45am at RSA, 1 Olympus Rd, Wellsford

The orange light setting has brought a sense of relief for parents, as the eased restrictions mean one less thing to juggle - but some Covid-related worries are still lurking.Lower Hutt's biggest playground was buzzing on the first day of the school holidays, which have just begun under the Covid orange traffic light setting.While it seems little has changed in parents' day-to-day lives, one mother said there was definitely a small sense of relief."You feel a little bit less cautious, I guess if the government's making things a bit relaxed it eases the anxiety that you might feel around everyone mixing together."Another mum, Rachel, agreed - her son was on immunosuppressants, which meant his lungs could be affected if he caught Covid.Despite this,10-year-old Magnus was confident about the eased restrictions."Most people, when they get the Covid after they have vaccines, they get only a little cold or something like that and I have already had my second jab, I had it last year."Meanwhile, his younger sister, 8-year-old Lilith, said she was glad she wouldn't have to wear a mask at school next term."I have had a lot of big feelings when I went to school and I think it'll really help me that everyone can speak clearly to me. It makes my life a lot easier."For Rachel, the orange setting reflected her attempts to keep a balanced perspective."We take our immuno-suppressants and those are good for us to protect our body, but then we also play in the dirt, we play with our friends, we get out there and we live our lives," she said."It really is a day-to-day balance of keeping all the parts of ourselves healthy, and that's our heart and our mind as well."Across the park, 6-year-old Sophia and her dad Karl both knew children who'd had the virus.They said while it was great the rules had relaxed, it was important to continue using good judgment."My school friend caught Covid," Sophia said."With Delta it wasn't affecting youngsters, but Omicron seems to be affecting the youngsters now," Karl added."Unfortunately we don't know what's going to happen now and if five and six-year-olds, and four-year-olds can now get it, I'm not going to drop my guard."So, what will school holidays in the orange setting look like?Becka was keen on anything to get her kids outdoors - they were particularly looking forward to the pools."Go to Maidstone Park, get in the fresh air," she said."Swimming is something we haven't done for a while because you had to book in times apparently, through the (red) setting so we're going to try and do that."Parents remaining cautious, but optimistic, in this new stage of the pandemic response.

This week looks set to give us a little bit of everything, with heavy rain and a sunny weekend ahead of Anzac Day. If you have plans to attend any services on Monday, prepare for showers.Today - Occasional showers, sometimes heavy north of the Waitemata Harbour where thunderstorms are possible. Fresh easterlies.Wednesday - Cloudy with periods of rain. Fresh northeasterlies.Thursday - Rain at times, more persistent from evening. Northeasterlies.Friday - Rain easing to isolated showers in the morning and fine breaks developing. Early change to southwesterlies, possibly strong in the afternoon.Saturday - Fine. Southwesterlies, easing.Sunday - Fine with southwesterlies.Monday - Showers with southwesterlies.

Take a look at Easter weekend through the lens of photographers around the world.People stroll down New York City's 5th Avenue in the annual Easter Bonnet Parade, in front of St. Patrick's Cathedral. Photo: AFP/ GettyNew York City's Easter Bonnet Parade started in 1870 and has a reputation for bringing out weird and wonderful costume creations.It has been on hiatus since the beginning of the pandemic, but was celebrated with a large crowd this year.Dress-ups and showstopping hats at the Easter Bonnet Parade in New York City. Photo: AFP/ GettyPeople in Cameroon attend the Easter procession at Notre Dame Des Victoires Cathedral in the capital, Yaounde. Photo: AFP/ Anadolu AgencyLeader of the Anglican church condemns plans to send asylum seekers to RwandaThe most senior cleric in the Anglican church, Justin Welby, used his Easter Sunday sermon to condemn plans by the British government to send many asylum seekers to Rwanda.The Archbishop of Canterbury said the policy amounts to the sub-contracting of responsibilities.Under the measures announced on Thursday, asylum seekers who reach the UK illegally would be sent to Rwanda for the authorities there to process their applications.-BBCRamadan celebrations continueIt's not only Easter, it's also currently Ramadan, which is a sacred month for the Muslim faith. This year's Ramadan lasts from 12 April to 1 May.During Ramadan Muslims don't eat or drink during daylight hours to remember the month the Qur'an was revealed to the founder of the faith, the Prophet Muhammad.An Egyptian dancer performs the traditional Tannoora (skirt) dance at a restaurant in the Omani capital Muscat, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Photo: AFPChinese astronauts return to EarthChinese astronauts have landed on Earth after China's longest crewed space mission. Nine hours after disembarking from the space module the three astronauts landed on Saturday.They were in space for 183 days, Chinese state television reported, completing the country's longest crewed space mission to date.-ReutersOfficials stand near the capsule of the Shenzhou-13 spacecraft after it returned to earth carrying three Chinese astronauts in China's Inner Mongolia. Photo: AFPCatholics participate in a Good Friday procession commemorating the death of Christ, in Paraguay. Photo: AFPIn New Zealand the country's move to Orange Covid-19 pandemic controls means large church services can resume.Many churches switched to livestreaming services during lockdowns, and many are expected to continue to offer the livestreams, despite the freedom to return to large gatherings.Israeli police arrest nine as Palestinians seethe over Jerusalem shrineIsraeli riot police faced off with fireworks-hurling Palestinians in the alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City on Sunday as a visit by Jews to a disputed holy site stoked tensions during Ramadan.Violence at the Al Aqsa mosque compound, which erupted on Friday, has raised fears about a slide back into deeper conflict over the site as Ramadan coincides with the Jewish festival of Passover. Christians also marked Easter in Jerusalem on Sunday.-ReutersPope Francis speaks on invasion of UkrainePope Francis has used his traditional Easter message to criticise the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Speaking from the central balcony of St Peter's Basilica, the Pope said Ukraine had been dragged into a cruel and senseless conflict.Pope Francis delivering the homily next to Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, during the Easter Vigil mass on 16 April, 2022 at St Peter's Basilica in The Vatican. Photo: AFP or licensorsFrancis dedicated much of the address, traditionally an overview of world conflicts, to Ukraine, comparing the shock of another war in Europe to the shock apostles who the gospel says saw the risen Jesus."Our eyes, too, are incredulous on this Easter of war. We have seen all too much blood, all too much violence. Our hearts, too, have been filled with fear and anguish, as so many of our brothers and sisters have had to lock themselves away in order to be safe from bombing," he said.Ukraine, he said, was "sorely tried by the violence and destruction of the cruel and senseless war into which it was dragged".He talked about the refugees, displaced people, orphaned children and the ruined cities of Ukraine, and the fratricidal hatred of the world.He also drew attention to the conflict in the Middle East, calling for peace in Libya and a resolution to the war in Yemen.-BBC'Sainsbury's are marketing a Cheesealicious Easter egg made from Cheddar. Photo: Supplied/ SainsburysGiant cheese egg introduced in the UKFor those who aren't fans of chocolate there's a twist on the traditional Easter egg this year in the UK with the 'Cheester' egg introduced to some supermarket shelves - made entirely from cheese.

Reported 30 minutes ago Many BNZ customers are finding themselves stranded at checkouts, with their bank cards not working.The bank said it was investigating a systems issue that is affecting online banking and some transactions.BNZ said it was working hard to resolve the problem and apologised for the inconvenience.Customers were still able to get cash out of BNZ ATMs, the bank said.

Holidaymakers getting ready to start the pre-Easter exodus from the city are being warned to expect delays this afternoon.Even before the holiday traffic rush began, traffic heading north over the Auckland Harbour Bridge was delayed after a crash.North Auckland motorway expected to be congested later today as people head away to long weekend hot-spots.Auckland traffic could be further hindered by motorway network repairs. SH 1 Puhoi to WellsfordDetour route - Consider using SH16 via Helensville for journeys north of WellsfordTraffic is expected to be heavy northbound through this area from 3pm to 6pm on Thu 14 Apr, and again from 11am to 3pm on Fri 15 Apr. Road users are advised to allow extra time for Traffic Congestion

Will New Zealand move out of the red traffic light setting today? Minister Chris Hipkins has more...Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed the entire country will drop from red to the orange traffic light setting from 11.59pm tonightWatch Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins here:Ministers held off from easing restrictions last week, citing sustained pressure on the country's health system.The number of daily Covid-19 cases and new hospital admissions nationwide continue to trend downwards.But Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield said last week his advice will not look at the number of hospitalisations but instead the pressure on hospitals and general practices, including staffing.Hipkins said the change in alert levels was justified for several reasons, including an ongoing decline in cases.He said it had been three weeks since the most recent simplification to the traffic light system, and despite the "significant relaxation of the settings, we've continued to see positive improvements in the overall trajectory".He said case numbers now sit below 10,000 new cases per day for the first time since 24 February, and that hospitalisations in Auckland were lower, with all three DHBs each reporting fewer than 100 patients for the first time since late February.Planned care delivery is also increasing day by day, and deaths were also decreasing, from a seven-day rolling average of 20 a week ago, to 13 now."The overall picture is a very positive one."The change ot the orange traffic light setting means there are no indoor or outdoor capacity limits and no seated and separated rules.Face masks remain an important protection and are encouraged, but are largely no longer required.They are still required at some gatherings and events, close-proximity businesses like hairdressers and food-and-drink businesses.Masks are also no longer required in schools, though they are again still encouraged. The ministry is providing further advice to schools about increasing ventilation.Hipkins said mask requirements in schools will no longer be justified in all cases, some will have high rates of vaccination or immunity through having had Covid-19, and others might not be experiencing outbreaks at all, so it "does move to a more localised response from schools".He said masks are still required on public transport and flights.He says Cabinet "absolutely" considered the possibility of requirements for mask use in schools."Ultimately looking at a school by school basis, in some schools there is still a very strong justification for masks - but not all."It is very challenging for schools, it has proven to be one of the most challenging Covid-19 requirements."He said schools have been provided with guidance, and they have access to public health guidance so they can consider the advice for themselves.Hipkins urged the roughly 1 million New Zealanders who have not yet got booster shots to do so, saying New Zealand fared much better than many other countries because of high levels of vaccination.He said the only question in considering settings was over whether the move to orange would be tonight or tomorrow, and ultimately the evidence was very in favour of moving to orange.The next review of the traffic light settings will be in mid-May..

Rain developing this afternoon or evening, possibly heavy about Great Barrier Island and north of Matakana and Warkworth. Southeasterlies becoming strong in exposed places this evening, but gale about Great Barrier Island, gusting 120 km/h. Issued: 9:10am Tue 12 Apr Heavy Rain Warning - OrangePeriod: 12 hrs From 7pm Tue 12th April - 7am Wed 13th AprilStrong Wind Warning - OrangePeriod: 20 hrs From 7pm Tue 12th April - 3pm Wed 13th AprilHeavy Rain WatchPeriod: 14 hrs From 7pm Tue 12th April - 9am Wed 13th April

This weeks weather includes a little bit of everything- with strong winds and heavy rain warnings due to Cyclone Fili making it's way over Aotearoa.Tuesday - Cloudy with a few showers in the morning. Rain with heavy falls from afternoon. Southeasterlies rising to gale in the evening, gusting 110 km/h.Wednesday - Rain, possibly heavy falls in the morning, clearing in the evening. Strong south to southwest, severe gale in exposed places.Thursday - Partly cloudy. Strong southwesterlies gradually easing.Friday - Fine, some evening cloud. Light winds, northeasterlies developing later.Saturday - Cloudy, with rain developing. Easterlies.Sunday - Showers. Southeasterlies.

SH1 WELLSFORD - ROAD CLOSED - 9:30AM, MON 11 APRDue to a serious crash near Bosher Rd, north of Wellsford, State Highway 1 is now closed between Wayby Valley Rd and Mangawhai Rd, either side of Wellsford. Avoid the area or allow extra time for detour via Te Arai until a serious crash investigation is completed.Detour info: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/tra.../roadclosures/380421 ^TP

MetService has warned tropical cyclone Fili may cause coastal floods, severe gales reaching 100km/h and bring heavy rain as it expects to reach New Zealand in the next 24 hours.It is expected Cyclone Fili will approach the North Island from New Caledonia on Tuesday before tracking south across the island on Wednesday before blowing out on Thursday.Niwa said the entire North Island was at risk of severe gales, with warnings that gusts could reach 100km/h in some regions on Wednesday.WeatherWatch said heavy rain was "once again forecast to hit the eastern side of the North Island, including similar areas recently hit by severe flooding"."The storm will move in on Tuesday or Wednesday with gales from the easterly quarter, which turn more southerly with a potentially damaging sting in the tail on Wednesday/Thursday as southerly quarter winds kick in from Cook Strait to Auckland and ramp up more as the storm now deepens," WeatherWatch said in an update at 10.15am on Sunday."There are likely to be slips, isolated flooding and road disruptions this coming week in the North Island. Power outages are also possible with winds strong enough to bring down trees and branches."Flights may also be delayed and cancelled along with Cook Strait ferry services. This storm, while quite fast moving, has the potential to cause disruptions to power and travel across parts of the North Island this week."

This weeks weather isn't looking good. Just a heads up... It's a good idea to be prepared for the possibility of road closures or power outages. We'll keep you up to date Model differences- Here is an image showing the 24 hour rainfall accumulation, MSLP and wind barbs at midnight Wednesday night, from three different global models (NCEP on the left, UKMO in the middle, and ECMWF on the right). Rainfall legend is just below the image.As you can see, there's a large difference in where the models think Cyclone Fili will be at this time, which also impacts where the largest rainfall accumulation and strongest winds will be. Because of these model differences, we have highlighted areas that could be in the firing line for severe weather on our Severe Weather Outlook which you can find here https://www.metservice.com/warnings/severe-weather-outlook.We have already issued a Heavy Rain Watch and a Strong Wind Watch for Northland, starting Tuesday afternoon. More regions in the North Island are likely to be impacted during Wednesday into Thursday. As details become clearer and models come more into agreement, our Watches and Warnings will be updated. You can check the latest warnings here http://bit.ly/AllWarnings.This could be a significant event, and it is advised to stay up to date with the forecasts and warnings over the coming days.

SH1 NORTHERN MWY - LANE LAYOUT CHANGEDelays are possible for southbound motorists on the Northern Mwy from Mon 11 April as the Northern Corridor Improvements project team completes necessary work requiring a new road layout.The Northern Mwy will be closed overnight between Oteha Valley Rd and Upper Harbour Hwy on Sun 10 April from 8pm to 5am to allow for the layout change to take place.Southbound motorists wishing to exit SH1 to Greville Rd will need to use the left lane only. Please choose your lane early and stay in that lane through the area to minimise disruptions: http://spr.ly/6183KLjzU.^LB

The 85th anniversary of the Royal New Zealand Airforce, Te Tauaarangi o Aotearoa will be marked on Saturday with a flypast over most of the North Island.A World War II Spitfire, an Avenger from the Air Force's heritage display flight, and two T6-C Texan aircraft from its central flying school will fly from Ōhakea airbase in Manawatū to Auckland, and back.The planes are due to leave Ōhakea at 9.30am and fly along the west coast over Whanganui, Taranaki, King Country and Waikato to Whenuapai airbase.They will return after 2pm via Waikato, Rotorua, Taupō and Hawke's Bay. The airforce said timings were approximate and locations weather dependent.On 1 April 1937 the Air Force Act took effect, formally recognising air power as a critical element of the country's security. In the years since, the RNZAF has served in military operations from World War II and other conflicts through to peacekeeping missions all over the world.Air Force personnel have been part of almost every New Zealand Defence Force deployment, and other operations, including the delivery of humanitarian aid and providing support to the work of other government agencies, such as fisheries patrols and support to Antarctica.The Chief of Air Force, Air Vice-Marshal Andrew Clark, said the diversity of operations was enormous."We never know what will crop up next, and that has been defining for us - continuously maintaining and honing our skills, to make us a team that can turn its hand and technology to meet whatever challenge we are called upon to face," he said in a statement."Thousands of Kiwis have served with us over the years."Last May the government approved $206 million for major upgrades at Manawatū's Ōhakea Air Force Base.Ōhakea will be home to four new Boeing P-8A Poseidons planes from 2023 and number five squadron will shift from Whenuapai to Ōhakea to fly them. The P8s replace the ageing Orion fleet which went into service in the 1960s.The $250m construction programme at Ōhakea, which began in late 2020, is on track to be finished later next year.Roofs for the Ōhakea Air Force base aircraft hangars are being built on the ground. Photo: RNZ / Jimmy EllinghamTe Whare Toroa will house the RNZAF's fleet of the four P8 maritime patrol aircraft. They cost about $2.3 billion and are being built in the United States.The fleet will be used for maritime patrols and overseas deployments, flying from Manawatū.