Motorists travelling on SH39 are being encouraged to plan ahead, with 2 short closures needed at the temporary Mangati Bridge on Monday 30 November.

The temporary Acrow bridge will close from 10am to 11am, reopen between 11am and 12pm, then close again from 12pm to 1pm. The closures will allow the temporary bridge to be used to lift 4 beams into position for the permanent replacement bridge, with 2 beams installed during each closure.

Using the temporary bridge provides the safest and quickest way to get the beams into place. The closure times are indicative and may change on the day for operational reasons. The lifts are also weather dependent, with strong winds potentially requiring the work to be rescheduled.

People are encouraged to avoid SH39 south of Pirongia between 10am and 1pm on Monday 30 November if possible. The alternative route is via SH3 through Te Awamutu, as shown on the map below.

☀️ SUMMER ESSENTIALS – SUPPORT NGUTUNUI SCHOOL! 🦟

Kia ora whānau,

Stock up on sunscreen, insect repellent and other summer essentials while supporting our school!

Pharmexa will donate 20% of your order value to Ngutunui School when you reference our school at checkout. Their range includes sunscreen, insect repellents, aloe vera and after-sun care, bite and sting relief, lip care and head lice products.

How to support us:

Visit www.pharmexa.co.nz.
Choose your products and proceed to checkout.
In the “Additional Comments” field, enter Ngutunui School.
Complete your order by 30 November 2026.
⭐ Please remember to enter our school’s name so your purchase counts towards our fundraiser!

Donations are calculated on the order value before GST and freight, at the end of the promotional period.

Feel free to share with friends and whānau—every order referencing Ngutunui School helps!

Thank you for supporting our tamariki. 💛

Kia ora whānau,

We’ve heard that parents would appreciate an opportunity to catch up about their children’s learning, so we’re inviting you to join us for our Term 4 Learning Catch-ups next week, ahead of reports coming home in Week 9.

Teachers will be available on:

Wednesday 21 October, 3–5pm
Thursday 22 October, 3–5pm
Please book a time through Skool Loop.

These chats are a chance to share your child’s progress and also to hear how learning is going at home. We’d love to check in on which suggestions from the last reports have been helpful, what is working well, and where some changes, extra support or further challenges might be useful. 

Please remember that you are welcome to connect with your child’s teacher at any time. Simply email them to arrange a time that suits you both—there’s no need to wait for a scheduled learning chat.  Those parents who have recently caught up with teachers regarding your child's learning, please do not feel like you need to double up.

We value working as a team with you and look forward to catching up

Ngā mihi nui,
Sharyn