Tongariro Alpine Crossing: plan ahead and be prepared - NZ Police

Every year, emergency services respond to a number of requests for help from people who run into difficulty while attempting the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

Police would like to remind people considering the crossing to ensure they plan appropriately and are adequately prepared.

Level 4 water restrictions for Waimarama - Council

Due to ongoing high water usage throughout January and prolonged hot, dry weather, Hastings District Council has introduced level 4 water restrictions in Waimārama.

Fiji monitors possible cyclone, NZ looking less exposed - Weather Watch

High pressure over northern NZ may once again stop another rainmaker here while Fiji prepares for a possible storm(s).

Health warning removed for algal bloom at Lake Clearwater, Ashburton

Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Lake Clearwater, Ashburton on 21 December 2020.

Drive safe, plan ahead for Auckland Anniversary weekend on Waikato and BOP roads

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is encouraging motorists to drive safe and plan ahead to avoid the busiest times on state highways across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty this Auckland Anniversary weekend.

Wither Hills' fire danger rises to 'Extreme' - Marlborough District Council

Fire and Emergency NZ has advised Marlborough District Council this afternoon that the fire danger on the Wither Hills Farm Park is now ‘Extreme’.

The temperature in the Blenheim area is 36C (at 3.00pm) and could rise further today.

To swim or not to swim? - council

This week’s stretch of hot weather serves as a good reminder that the end of January and right through the month of February is typically the hottest period of the year for us here in Canterbury.

New Council office open day

The public will have a chance to look through the new Gore District Council offices before staff move in.

There will be an open day this Friday (29 January) from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. The Council will welcome its first customers into the new building on Wednesday 3 February.

Level 2 water restrictions now in effect - council

With warmer temperatures in recent days there’s been a significant increase in water demand, leading to level 2 water restrictions coming into effect for Gisborne city from today.

More QR codes for DOC huts and facilities

The Department of Conservation (DOC) is expanding the number of sites where it displays COVID-19 QR codes to enable better contact tracing.