Council offices, facilities closed

Waipā District Council will close its offices and all facilities today (Monday February 13).

The closure will cover Council offices in Cambridge and Te Awamutu and both libraries. All staff have been told to work from home.

Chief executive Garry Dyet said the decision to close public facilities follows advice that Cyclone Gabriella is expected to hit the district this afternoon with high winds and heavy rain forecast. Council will review the decision at 7am tomorrow morning to decide whether or not to open Council facilities on Tuesday.

If so, communication would go out on all of Council’s communication channels, including Facebook and Antenno.

Council continues to urge people to be prepared and follow Civil Defence advice. This website contains the most up-to-date information and advice.