New Civil Defence tool 'helps Otago Get Ready'

Emergency Management Otago is encouraging residents across the region to sign up to Gets Ready, a two-way communication tool which helps people better prepare for emergencies and be more informed, co-ordinated and resilient when they occur.

Study identifies significance of atmospheric rivers for New Zealand

A University of Otago study has provided the first detailed analysis of atmospheric rivers and their impact on New Zealand weather events.

Karangarua Bridge, South Westland, night closures start this weekend - NZTA

Karangarua suspension bridge, South Westland, two-hour night closures from this weekend, one mid-week night a full closure

Wet stuff falls from sky, even more possible next week - Weather Watch

It's been a while, but rain clouds are moving into a number of regions today that have had little wet weather this month.

Rainfall totals won't be huge for many, but for a few some downpours will be welcome. If not for the water tanks, the gardens and pasture may like it.

Change of fire seasons for the Wairarapa and Tararua District - FENZ

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has moved the Wairarapa into a prohibited fire season effective from 8am today (Tuesday 9 February 2021)

This means there is now a total ban on all outdoor fires in the Wairarapa, and all previously granted permits are cancelled.

What’s with this windy wet weather?

Now here’s something we haven’t seen in a while… Rain and wind! Yes, it is summer (don’t you remember last week?) This week will be wet and a bit windy for most; however, the week will end on a calmer note.

New Tauroa Reserve boardwalk to improve safety - Council

Hastings District Council is proposing to build a boardwalk adjacent to Tauroa Reserve to improve safety for people cycling and walking in the area, and accessing Te Mata Park.

Remember road safety basics this long weekend - NZ Police

As people prepare to go away for the long weekend, Police want to remind them of the basics of road safety so that everyone sharing our roads can arrive alive.

Update: Diesel contained at site of sunken vessel

Waikato Regional Council staff have set up booms around the site of a sunken vessel on the Coromandel Peninsula to prevent any further spread of diesel.

Staff deployed to contain leak following vessel sinking - Waikato Regional Council

Waikato Regional Council staff have been deployed to a bay on the Coromandel Peninsula after a slick was found following an overnight boat fire.