Manawatu and Rangitikei move to open fire season

At 8 am, Monday 19 April, Manawatu, Rangitikei and Palmerston North districts will move to an open fire season, with the exception of beaches across the Rangitikei, Manawatu and Horowhenua where open-air fires will remain prohibited.

Changeable weather continues into the weekend - MetService

This week has seen much unsettled weather and MetService is forecasting this trend to continue with cooler temperatures expected to kick off the school holidays.

South Coast communities better protected with new Swell Warning system - WREMO

Wellington South Coast residents can now sign up for new Swell Warnings from MetService, which will give locals a heads up when big waves are heading their way.

A century of inequality: The real issue for Maori in the age of Covid-19 - report

Despite Aotearoa gaining international praise for its COVID-19 response, two independent reports commissioned by Te Pūtea Whakatupu Trust have found that Māori vulnerability and resilience to these large-scale crises remain largely unchanged for the past century.

Westerly; wet and windy - MetService

It’s autumn, it’s getting colder, there are westerlies, and it will be wet and windy.

Police urge Upper North Island motorists to stay safe on the roads

Police are urging motorists to take care on the roads with bad weather causing issues in the upper North Island this afternoon.

Rain and wind is affecting conditions and Police have attended a number of crashes today, including 18 in Tāmaki Makaurau alone.

Change of fire season for Wellington

Wellington is moving from a restricted fire season to an open fire season from 9.00am on Monday 12 April.

An open fire season means you don’t need a permit to light an outdoor fire.

Autumn burning prompts reminder of rural, urban rules - council

Northlanders planning to burn unwanted waste material this autumn are being encouraged to consider their neighbours and follow the rules, or risk fines and other penalties.

Repairs close 50m pool for four weeks to lengthen its lifespan - council

Gisborne Olympic Pool Complex’s 50m pool will close for repairs from 1pm this Sunday [11 April] with the long-term goal of keeping it open for the next two years while a new facility is built next door.

An unsettled outlook for the weekend - MetService

For much of the last few days we’ve enjoyed mostly fine conditions, all provided by a broad ridge of high pressure. However, it’s the end of the golden weather, as MetService focuses on an active trough crossing the country this weekend.