Next72Hours - Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

Next72Hours - Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Next72Hours is a website dedicated to Survival in the modern world. We want to equip people to be confident and resourceful.

It is not hard to see that our planet is suffering more and more from big weather events and natural disasters. It is also clear to see that the majority of people are not prepared for such events. It is now commonly accepted worldwide that in the event of a major disaster, be that localized or nation wide, it may take up to 72 hours (three days) before vital services such as power, sewerage and clean drinking water can be restored or until suitable replacements can be found. In some places it can take much longer than this. If the event is big enough, vital services can take weeks to restore - assuming the event is a one off, and not recurrent as in the recent earthquakes in Christchurch. We cannot afford to ignore the changes around us and believe that “it will not happen to me” or “she’ll be right”. When disaster strikes, it is imperative everybody has the know how and supplies to be able to look after themselves and those around them until help arrives. More often than not the initial focus after disasters will be on rescue (such as Urban Search and Rescue teams going though collapsed buildings and Dog teams searching through debris to try to locate people). In many cases there just may not be enough resources to go around. They may be blocked off from accessing your area. Worse yet, in the case of a large scale event, the resources may be wiped out altogether. The smallest amount of preparation can make the world of difference when it comes to coping well in situations like this. We urge you to take steps NOW towards being more independent, resourceful and community minded.

19/09/2026

With the heightened cost of living at the moment, we recognise that purchasing supplies for your grab bag and at home emergency kit can be quite expensive, especially if you’ve got a big whānau or trying to stock up all in one hit! 🎒

To help spread the cost out, you could add one or two items to your trolley each time you visit the supermarket. That way you can chomp down on your checklist over time. 📋✅

To find out what supplies you need, visit: https://getready.govt.nz/prepared/household/supplies

19/09/2026

🌱 Spring's just getting started, but we're already thinking ahead to summer - here's why.

You've probably seen the headlines by now - El Niño's been confirmed for summer 2026/27, and it's shaping up to be one of the strongest on record.

For Tāmaki Makaurau, that could mean reduced rainfall, increased wildfire risk, hotter-than-average temperatures, and stronger winds.

🏖️You don’t have to abandon your summer plans, but now's a good time to prepare.

That's why we've pulled together our El Niño Information Hub, so you've got all the trusted advice in one place👉 aem.govt.nz/heat

🔥Fire risk - check it's alright before you burn
🌡️Heat risk – advice to look after yourself and vulnerable whānau
💧Drought risk - water-wise tips + how to find community water sites
💨Severe weather - the latest watches and warnings
📋Get prepared – check out the link above, a little planning now means one less thing to worry about later.

Makes a lot of sense ...
19/09/2026

Makes a lot of sense ...

As the weather brightens and the days get longer a reminder that if you're heading out on the water in, or upon, any sort of small craft new life jacket rules are coming.

Maritime NZ

17/09/2026

GNS Science researchers produce computer models of a possible plate...

15/09/2026

An earthquake southwest of Taranaki has been felt across central New Zealand.

15/09/2026

❄️ DISRUPTIVE SNOW LOOKING INCREASINGLY LIKELY

📈We’ve seen another increase in forecast snowfall accumulations around the Lindis Pass late Wednesday and through Thursday morning.

❄️Significant accumulations are now possible, with periods of heavy snow also expected around Arthur’s Pass and Porters Pass.

❄️Snow is also forecast for a number of our higher-elevation villages, with some quite heavy falls possible across parts of the Mackenzie Country.

⚠️Canterbury Weather Updates road snowfall warnings were updated again earlier this morning, along with our individual town and alpine forecast pages featuring detailed rainfall and snowfall information.

📲Stay ahead and plan ahead with Canterbury Weather Updates forecasts and warnings, with revisions continuing through the day and night as the latest data comes in.

❄️Please note low snow is also likely across most of Otago.

☀️📈🌡Get out and enjoy the sum and warmth today.

🏡Brought to you by Generation Homes Canterbury

📲 www.cwu.co.nz

📍 TODAY’S WEATHER – MAIN CENTRES

➡️ Christchurch
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/christchurch/

➡️ Rangiora
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/rangiora/

➡️ Rolleston
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/rolleston/

➡️ Ashburton
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/ashburton/

➡️ Timaru
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/timaru/

BANKS PENINSULA

➡️ Port Hills (Sugarloaf – 494m)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/port-hills-sugarloaf-494m/

➡️ Akaroa
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/akaroa/

➡️ Lyttelton (forecast & webcams)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/lyttelton/

CANTERBURY HIGH COUNTRY

➡️ Castle Hill Village (forecast, data & webcams)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/castle-hill

➡️ Arthur’s Pass Village
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/arthurs-pass-village/

RURAL & PROVINCIAL TOWNS

➡️ Waipara
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/waipara/

➡️ Amberley
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/amberley/

➡️ Pegasus
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/pegasus/

➡️ Kaiapoi
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/kaiapoi/

➡️ Cheviot
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/cheviot/

➡️ Culverden
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/culverden/

➡️ Hanmer Springs
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/hanmer-springs/

➡️ Springfield (390m)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/springfield-390m/

➡️ Oxford
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/oxford/

➡️ Darfield
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/darfield/

➡️ West Melton
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/west-melton/

➡️ Kaikōura
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/kaikoura/

➡️ Methven
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/methven/

➡️ Mt Somers
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/mt-somers/

➡️ Geraldine
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/geraldine/

➡️ Temuka
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/temuka/

➡️ Mt Lyford Village
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/mt-lyford-village-600m/

➡️ Lincoln
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/lincoln/

➡️ Leeston
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/leeston/

➡️ Waimate
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/waimate/

MACKENZIE COUNTRY

➡️ Fairlie
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/fairlie/

➡️ Mt Cook Village
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/mt-cook-village/

➡️ Lake Tekapo
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/lake-tekapo/

➡️ Twizel
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/twizel/

➡️ Omarama
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/omarama/

© NZ Regional Weather Updates

12/09/2026

❄️💧Winter hasn't finished with us yet. Yes, it's all go next week! Heavy rain and snow, possibly to fairly low elevations.

❄️Snow may impact many of our higher villages.
❄️Canterbury Weather Updates road snowfall warnings may follow on Sunday for late Wednesday/Thursday.
🏂More snow for ski fields.
💧❄️Signs of colder air late next week, possibly a round 2!

📸Map - snowfall guide. 10 days. ECMWF.

🌡YOUR DAILY HIGHS FOR SATURDAY - brought to you by The Heat Pump People

🔎A little milder today about the basins, tucked away from onshore winds, with Hanmer Springs in a world of it's own.

Hanmer Springs 16.1, Culverden 15, Twizel 15, Omarama 15, Waiau 15, Mt Cook Village 14, Geraldine 14, Mt Lyford Village 14, Lake Tekapo 14, Castle Hill Village 14, West Melton 14, Lincoln 14, Christchurch 14, Rolleston 14, Akaroa 14, Pegasus 14, Rangiora 14, Oxford 14, Amberley 14, Cheviot 14, Timaru 13, Temuka 13, Waimate 13, Kaiapoi 13, Gore Bay 13, Kaikoura 13, Ashburton 13, Rakaia 13, Lyttelton 13, Darfield 13, Sprinfield 13, Mt Somers 13, Glentunnel 13, Methven 12, Arthur's Pass Village 10.

ℹ️ Homepage: www.cwu.co.nz

📍 TODAY’S WEATHER – MAIN CENTRES

➡️ Christchurch
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/christchurch/

➡️ Rangiora
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/rangiora/

➡️ Rolleston
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/rolleston/

➡️ Ashburton
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/ashburton/

➡️ Timaru
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/timaru/

BANKS PENINSULA

➡️ Port Hills (Sugarloaf – 494m)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/port-hills-sugarloaf-494m/

➡️ Akaroa
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/akaroa/

➡️ Lyttelton (forecast & webcams)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/lyttelton/

CANTERBURY HIGH COUNTRY

➡️ Castle Hill Village (forecast, data & webcams)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/castle-hill

➡️ Arthur’s Pass Village
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/arthurs-pass-village/

RURAL & PROVINCIAL TOWNS

➡️ Waipara
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/waipara/

➡️ Amberley
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/amberley/

➡️ Pegasus
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/pegasus/

➡️ Kaiapoi
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/kaiapoi/

➡️ Cheviot
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/cheviot/

➡️ Culverden
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/culverden/

➡️ Hanmer Springs
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/hanmer-springs/

➡️ Springfield (390m)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/springfield-390m/

➡️ Oxford
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/oxford/

➡️ Darfield
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/darfield/

➡️ West Melton
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/west-melton/

➡️ Kaikōura
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/kaikoura/

➡️ Methven
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/methven/

➡️ Mt Somers
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/mt-somers/

➡️ Geraldine
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/geraldine/

➡️ Temuka
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/temuka/

➡️ Mt Lyford Village
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/mt-lyford-village-600m/

➡️ Lincoln
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/lincoln/

➡️ Leeston
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/leeston/

➡️ Waimate
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/waimate/

MACKENZIE COUNTRY

➡️ Fairlie
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/fairlie/

➡️ Mt Cook Village
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/mt-cook-village/

➡️ Lake Tekapo
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/lake-tekapo/

➡️ Twizel
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/twizel/

➡️ Omarama
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/omarama/

© NZ Regional Weather Updates

Hmmmm this would take a fair bit if room up in the preparedness bunker...
11/09/2026

Hmmmm this would take a fair bit if room up in the preparedness bunker...

Got to say this Anker powerbank has been sitting in the car for six months and still sitting at 100% charge. I was able ...
08/09/2026

Got to say this Anker powerbank has been sitting in the car for six months and still sitting at 100% charge. I was able to charge the Radio and Camera while working on the laptop and the pop up light is great too. I keep this with my vehicle based grab bag, just in case something happens while im at work. Who else has used on of these, or what do you have for emergency power, if anything, in your vehicle. Can't fault this at all, and thats even after I dropped it from a good height after a whoopsy while carrying too much.

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