Water conservation in summer - Timaru District Council

Residents are being encouraged to be cautious of water usage in the summer days. Timaru District Council Acting Group Manager Infrastructure Erik Barnes says that water in our area is a precious resource that could be in short supply during the hot dry summers.

Showers next week won't do much for drought zones - WeatherWatch

Rain/showers icons are popping up a little more next week in drought affected northern New Zealand but it may not be as wet as you might think.

Most of the complaints we get are ridiculous! - WeatherWatch

Most of the complaints we get are ridiculous! Here are some tips to reduce weather surprises

Imagine planning a drive through Auckland City by measuring the distance only and not factoring in traffic. Weather complaints are similar.

‘Respect the water’ this Auckland Anniversary weekend - Water Safety NZ

With hot weather forecast for the long weekend and with people expected to head to the beaches, rivers and lakes in large numbers Water Safety New Zealand is urging everyone to ‘Respect the water’.

Plan ahead for a safe Auckland Anniversary weekend on Waikato and Bay of Plenty roads

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is encouraging motorists to plan ahead and be patient to ensure safe, enjoyable journeys this Auckland Anniversary weekend.

Mahia Radar thunderstorm warning - MetService

This warning affects people in the following local government areas:

TAUPO, HASTINGS and WAIROA.

At 05:30 pm, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near TE HAROTO, TARAWERA, POHOKURA and THE AHIMANAWA RANGE.

Warm weather for the weekend - MetService

As a ridge of high pressure settles in for the weekend, Metservice forecasts warm and fine weather for much of the country.

Water restrictions start for Stratford district

Central Taranaki’s continuous dry weather spell has resulted in water restrictions being imposed in the Stratford district from today.

Dry 14 days ahead for many - Weather Watch

High pressure has finally locked itself over New Zealand and apart from a few weak rainmakers brushing Fiordland and spreading a little further up the West Coast or over into Southland the rest of the country is definitely leaning much drier than normal.

Flights to support winter grazing programme

Next week Environment Southland, with support from DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand, will be taking a look at cultivated forage crop paddocks from the air, to identify areas that may pose water quality risks this winter.