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NZ Herald
15-05-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
On The Up: Napier nonagenarian gears up for possible final 10km at Hawke's Bay Marathon
After she passed away, 17 years ago, he made walking a daily ritual. 'When I was younger, I never had time for it, and now I have plenty of time. 'I love it. I feel good when I am doing exercise ... Once I stop, my health could deteriorate. So, I'll just carry on walking until I can't or find it too hard.' 'It's getting a bit harder to keep the fitness up. Of course, I've said that the last three years too.' Another competitor, Havelock North's Donna Holder, is preparing to run her ninth Hawke's Bay Marathon event, and will celebrate a half-century of life on the same day. 'This will be my 25th half marathon over the years, and on my 50th birthday this Saturday,' she said. 'I've always run. I don't look like a typical runner but enjoy being out in the fresh air ... [It's] a time away from a busy family and work commitments as a local business owner. 'I liked the fact we had a big local event. So [it's] easy to get to do with a family to manage, and now it's become a thing I just have to do.' Her favourite part? 'The enjoyment of the finish line. Lots of people around celebrating, that's really neat.' The 2025 Asics Runaway Hawke's Bay Marathon is this Saturday, May 17, from 6am to 4pm, with its courses starting at Anderson Park Napier, guiding runners and walkers along Napier's waterfront, winding through Hawke's Bay Cycle Trails and country roads, and finishing at the Elephant Hill Winery. The full marathon event has sold out. 'This year's numbers reflect the incredible growth we're seeing in the running community, especially among younger participants,' said Amy MacCormack, regional director for Runaway Hawke's Bay Marathon. In previous years the event has generated an estimated $7 million in economic benefits. Road closures Hastings 6am to 2pm: Entrance into Haumoana township at the Haumoana Rd and Parkhill Rd intersection (resident access only). Grange Rd (north and south), and Grove Rd (resident access only). Napier Wharerangi Rd between Westminster Ave and York Ave Entrance Wharerangi Rd between Westminster Ave & Church Rd. West Place, Jacaranda Place and Thode Place will have entry and exit when it is safe to do so. Westminster Ave between Wharerangi Rd and Glamorgan Ave. Donegal Crescent Between Westminster Ave and Leeds Place. Westminster Ave between Avondale Rd and York Ave. Merlot Drive - No entry from Prebensen Drive. Clyde Jeffery Drive - No entry from Prebensen Drive. Cato Rd Closed. Domain Road between Meeanee Quay and Pukeko Place. James St between Charles St and Meeanee Quay. West Quay Between Lever St and Custom Quay. Marine Pde southbound lane only, from Edwards St, Warren St to Ellison St.
Scoop
15-05-2025
- Climate
- Scoop
Wet And Windy South Island On Saturday, Rain Crossing North Island On Sunday
Covering period of Thursday 15th - Monday 19th May Cloud and showers in the west, sunny in the east to end the work week Heavy rain and strong winds expected to move up the country over the weekend Yellow Heavy Rain Watches in place (from Saturday) for: The Ranges of Tasman northwest of Motueka Buller Ranges of the Grey District Headwaters of the Canterbury Lakes and Rivers Headwaters of the Otago Lakes and Rivers Fiordland north of Doubtful Sound Yellow Strong Wind Watch in place (from Saturday) for: Canterbury High Country Slightly warmer overnight temperatures throughout The weather will be quite different depending on where you are in the country over the next couple of days. The west, especially the South Island, will be mostly cloudy with showers, while the east will enjoy sunny and mostly clear skies thanks to a high-pressure system still hanging around. Today (Thursday), a band of rain moves up the west coast of the South Island, making it a wet day there. Westerly winds will continue to bring moisture to western regions, so expect clouds and the chance of a shower in many western areas on Thursday and Friday. As we head into the weekend, expect more rain and stronger winds. A low-pressure system will arrive in southern New Zealand on Saturday and then move north by Sunday. While the rain during the week might not be too serious, the weekend brings the potential for severe weather. MetService Meteorologist Oscar Shiviti says, 'Heavy rain is forecast for Saturday in the South Island, especially the west, where Heavy Rain Watches have been issued. A Strong Wind Watch also covers the blustery northwest winds over the Canterbury High Country. The wind and rain are forecast to decrease in severity before moving onto the North Island by Sunday'. Keep an eye on the MetService website ( for updates. There's some good news though, nights will be less chilly due to a warmer airmass from the northwest, so we'll get a break from those frosts we've had over the past few days. If you've got outdoor plans, Thursday and Friday are your best bet, particularly in the eastern regions. Shiviti recommends, 'Rethinking any weekend plans and taking advantage of the better weather the next couple of days before conditions worsen'. That said, Napier is in luck, 'Sunny skies are expected for the Hawke's Bay Marathon this Saturday', added Shiviti.
