MetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Strong Wind Warning (orange) for Auckland, including Aotea Great Barrier, for this afternoon, evening, and into the early hours of Thursday morning.

#hailpile

There's an important debate going on right now at Auckland Council's governing body - whether or not to go out to consultation to change the very structure of local boards in Auckland.

Governing Body is now debating Maori Wards councillive.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/live-stream/

It was a nice morning as we celebrated the re-opening of Te Pae o Kura. The facility has undergone a stunning transformation. It was heartwarming to witness our children, community leaders, Te Kawerau a Maki, and staff who were instrumental in making this happen. Ngā mihi 🌟

Why do smokers feel entitled enough to just flick their cigarette butts anywhere? #beatidykiwi

A more honest title for the Treaty Principles Bill would be the Treaty Abolition Bill, since that is what it effectively seeks to do by a sidewind.

Bye bye bin tags! It's official, the bin tag system is ending in Waitakere on 1 December #LoveTheWest

Walking up the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and who do I see but Shane te Pou!

West Harbour School pool officially OPEN to the community for January While we take steps all the time toward a permanent public swimming pool to serve Massey and Westgate, this is a great step to meet demand on those hot summer days. Thanks to all involved. #LoveTheWest

Having yarns with AT this morning and I'm on a lobbying mission fam. Imagine if this was real: H/t 🚲 AklBikes 🚲

Heading to town on the double decker electric WX1, what a stunning day in Tāmaki Makaurau today!

Wonderful to hear from our West Local Boards today for their Annual Plan submissions. Make no mistake, they're doing a fantastic job and have the ideas and hard work to make a Westie feel very lucky to have them! #LoveTheWest w/Greg Presland Mark Allen Brooke Loader

Standing room only tonight's citizenship ceremony with the ALI ATATU . It's a great feeling seeing our community come :)

It's a healthily full WX1 to the city this morning. Happy Friday!

Our CBD offices at 50 Albert Street have been evacuated and fire trucks have arrived. Anyone have any idea what's going on? #aucklandcbd

This is so sad to hear. Moe mai ra, e wahine toa, moe mai ra.

Q: What policy has made the greatest difference to crown iwi relations? A: Houses. Outcomes. Detention after school for subject noncomprehension & not doing your homework, Christopher #nzpol