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Tairāwhiti Civil Defence Tairāwhiti Emergency Management Group Terms and Conditions for the 2024 Tairāwhiti Emergency Management Shakeout Campaign
"Win a Dinner at the TAV" Promotion
1.

Prize Details:
o The prize is a meal at The TAV (Gisborne), valued at up to $300 NZD. o The prize does not include alcohol or beverages. o The prize is for a one-time use only and cannot be used for multiple visits. The prize will be drawn by the members of TEMO and each winner will be called prior to an announcement on social media.
2. Eligibility:
o To be eligible for the prize, participants mu

st be registered for the 2024 Tairāwhiti Shakeout campaign and able to show proof of registration upon claiming the prize. o The winner must reside within the Tairāwhiti region. o The prize is not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other item.
3. Prize Redemption:
o The winner must redeem the prize at The TAV in person. o The prize must be used on the same occasion it is claimed. No future use or splitting of the prize is permitted. o The winner is responsible for any additional costs exceeding the $300 prize limit. o Alcohol is not included in the prize, and any alcohol ordered must be paid for separately.
4. Expiry:
o The prize must be claimed within 2 months from the date of the prize draw. After this time, the prize will expire, and no extensions will be granted.
5. Proof of Registration:
o The winner must present proof of registration for the Shakeout campaign when claiming the prize. This can include a registration email, certificate, or other official documentation.
6. Draw and Notification:
o The winner will be selected at random from registered participants after the Shakeout campaign concludes. o Tairāwhiti Emergency Management will notify the winner via the contact information provided during registration. If the winner cannot be contacted within 7 days, a new winner may be drawn.
7. General Conditions:
o By participating in this promotion, entrants agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. o Tairāwhiti Emergency Management and The TAV reserve the right to modify or cancel the promotion at any time without prior notice. o The winner may be required to participate in promotional activities related to the campaign.
8. Liability:
o Tairāwhiti Emergency Management and The TAV are not liable for any personal injury, loss, or damage resulting from the use of the prize. For any inquiries regarding this promotion, please contact Tairāwhiti Emergency Management.

UPDATE - 7.15am Tues - the watch has been liftedYELLOW HEAVY RAIN WATCH (8pm Monday 7 Sept)Incoming rain whānau!MetServi...
07/09/2026

UPDATE - 7.15am Tues - the watch has been lifted

YELLOW HEAVY RAIN WATCH (8pm Monday 7 Sept)
Incoming rain whānau!
MetService has issued a YELLOW HEAVY RAIN WATCH for the Wairoa and Gisborne south of the city for the 13 hours from 8pm tonight (Monday) through to 9am tomorrow morning (Tuesday).
Expect periods of heavy rain with amounts possibly approaching warning criteria.
Stay safe out there whānau! 🌧️

👉 https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home -north

Bevan for Breakfast on MORE FM Turanga FM Media The Gisborne Herald Ngati Porou Gisborne District Council

Tairāwhiti Emergency Management group manager Ben Green has become known around the country as an innovator who is gener...
03/09/2026

Tairāwhiti Emergency Management group manager Ben Green has become known around the country as an innovator who is generous with his knowledge . . . and now that has been recognised across the Tasman too.
This month he received the Australasian Institute of Emergency Services national award for excellence. It’s an annual gong that is presented to an individual or organisation who are stand-outs in the emergency management sector.
Services chair David Parsons, who travelled from Australia to present the award, said Ben was held in the highest regard by his peers in New Zealand. “He has made not only a contribution to emergency management in his community but his country and internationally as well,” he said. “He is an innovator who is always exploring initiatives to improve the emergency management capability of Tairāwhiti.”

Here's the link to the full story 👉 https://www.tairawhitiem.govt.nz/news/2026/september/trans-tasman-accolades-for-green

😍 That’s four more radio sets delivered to local schools ✅. TEMO’s Karl Scragg has been out and about delivering the set...
31/08/2026

😍 That’s four more radio sets delivered to local schools ✅. TEMO’s Karl Scragg has been out and about delivering the sets to Sonrise, Patutahi, Ngatapa and Rere schools. The sets are being distributed to early childhood centres and kura kaupapa from up and down the Coast and inland, with those who face the biggest risk due to being within tsunami or flood zones first off the rank. Each set of radios is programmed for the school, enabling teachers to seamlessly coordinate an emergency evacuation.
It’s not always easy moving groups of children, so having radios like these in the kit will be a huge help. TEMO group manager Ben Green is encouraging schools in tsunami zones to use the radios when they practice their ShakeOut evacuation drill next month.
Yeap – that’s ShakeOut, October 21 @ 1.30pm. Have 🫵🏼 signed up your school, business or home?
Here’s the link to make it easier 👉 https://getready.govt.nz/involved/shakeout/sign-up

TEMO’s Marcus Tibble was one of a number of presenters to speak to more than 50 from the Positive Ageing Trust and he’s ...
28/08/2026

TEMO’s Marcus Tibble was one of a number of presenters to speak to more than 50 from the Positive Ageing Trust and he’s come away buoyed to see just how connected many of them are. 🙌
“It was great to see that they are staying connected and current with technology available,” says Marcus, who gave a short readiness presentation.
He said it was a real pleasure to support the trust along with Gisborne District Council, the ANZ bank, Tiaki Pakeke/Hato Hone, FENZ, TaiTech, Police Community Safety and others, alongside information stalls to help raise awareness of all sorts of things for the group. 📣

🟠 ORANGE HEAVY RAIN WARNING 🟠Mōrena whānau!We’ve got ourselves an ORANGE HEAVY RAIN 🌧️WARNING for Bay of Plenty and Tair...
28/08/2026

🟠 ORANGE HEAVY RAIN WARNING 🟠

Mōrena whānau!

We’ve got ourselves an ORANGE HEAVY RAIN 🌧️WARNING for Bay of Plenty and Tairāwhiti, north of Ruatoria for the 17 hours from 12pm today (Saturday) through to 5am Sunday (Aug 30).
MetService say to expect 70-100ml of rain, mainly east of Whakatane, with possibly more in localised downpours. Peak rates of 15-25 mm/hr, but possibly up to 25-40mm/hr in downpours.
There is a minimal chance this will be upgraded to a RED warning.
You know the gig whānau – clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive with caution. ⚠️

More info 👉 https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home

Bevan for Breakfast on MORE FM Radio Ngati Porou The Gisborne Herald
Turanga FM Media

🚨 Future emergency leaders in the house! 🚨Today we welcomed the student leadership group from Gisborne Intermediate to t...
28/08/2026

🚨 Future emergency leaders in the house! 🚨
Today we welcomed the student leadership group from Gisborne Intermediate to the Tairāwhiti Emergency Coordination Centre for a tour and presentation with Ben and Karl.

What a fantastic group of rangatahi - sharp, engaged, and full of great questions! These students will be taking the lead in their school's emergency evacuation planning as part of the upcoming ShakeOut campaign, and after today we're confident they're more than up to the task.

A big thank you to Wayne Ensor for organising the visit and championing emergency preparedness at Giz Int. Keep an eye out for these young leaders driving ShakeOut prep at Gisborne Intermediate! 🏫🌍

☑️Another set of emergency radios handed over to the Anna Rogers and the awesome team at Rewanui Early Learning Centre w...
24/08/2026

☑️Another set of emergency radios handed over to the Anna Rogers and the awesome team at Rewanui Early Learning Centre who dropped into the emergency centre as part of preparing their tsunami evacuation plan. Developing a plan that will ensure everyone knows what to do and where to go is so important both for the staff as well as the parents. Great work team 🙌

Wave warning: Mahanga to Cape RunawayMetService New Zealand has issued a wave warning for our coast, from Mahanga to Cap...
18/08/2026

Wave warning: Mahanga to Cape Runaway

MetService New Zealand has issued a wave warning for our coast, from Mahanga to Cape Runaway. A large southerly swell is on its way, with waves rising to 4.5 to 5 metres from 9pm tonight (Tuesday 18 August) to 6pm tomorrow (Wednesday 19 August), easing through the afternoon.

The risk is highest around high tide:
10.22pm tonight (Tuesday)
10.52am tomorrow (Wednesday)

Conditions ease from Wednesday afternoon.

Stay safe out there, Tairāwhiti.

SH35 Closed between Te Araroa and Hicks Bay. Be extra careful on the roads at present, a lot of ground movement with roc...
16/08/2026

SH35 Closed between Te Araroa and Hicks Bay. Be extra careful on the roads at present, a lot of ground movement with rocks and debris coming down in places. Kia tupato - Stay safe whanau

SH35 HICKS BAY, GISBORNE - SLIP - FINAL UPDATE 7:40AM, TUE 18 AUG

SH35 near Wharf Rd, Hicks Bay is now OPEN under STOP/STOP traffic management following a prior closure. DELAYS of up to 30 minutes are expected.

This road may close again at short notice.
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UPDATE 5:40PM, MON 17 AUG

State Highway 35 will CLOSE at 6pm this evening, at the site of a slip near Wharf Rd, Hicks Bay, and will remain CLOSED overnight tonight, Mon 17 Aug.

No immediate detour is available. Delay travel through the area this evening. At this stage, we expect the road to reopen at 7am tomorrow following an onsite assessment.
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UPDATE 4PM, MON 17 AUG

State Highway 35 has RE-OPENED under STOP/GO traffic management at the site of a slip near Wharf Rd, Hicks Bay.

Expect DELAYS of up to 30 minutes through the area.

There is a possibility that the road will be closed to all vehicles overnight, an update will be provided on this post as soon as details are confirmed by our local contractors.
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UPDATE 9:20AM

Due to a large slip, SH35 near Wharf Rd at Hicks Bay remains CLOSED.

No suitable detour is available. Please delay your journey if possible.
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UPDATE 6AM, MON 17 AUG

SH35 remains CLOSED west of Te Araroa township, near the intersection with Wharf Rd this morning. No immediate detour is available. Delay travel through the area.
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7:20PM, SUN 16 AUG

State Highway 35 is now CLOSED west of Te Araroa township, near the intersection with Wharf Rd. The road will remain CLOSED overnight tonight, Sunday 16 August. No immediate detour is available. Delay travel through the area this evening.

For overnight updates, please visit our Highway Conditions website here: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/highway-conditions/gisborne which is updated 24/7 with the latest as we receive it. ^CS

Heads up whanauWave Warning for Mahanga to Cape RunawayValid from 11:00pm 16 August to 11:00pm 17 AugustCombined Wave: S...
15/08/2026

Heads up whanau
Wave Warning for Mahanga to Cape Runaway

Valid from 11:00pm 16 August to 11:00pm 17 August

Combined Wave: Southerly combined waves rising to 4 metres Sunday night, easing to below 3.5 metres late Monday evening. Peak period 11 seconds.

Swell: Southerly swell rising to 3.5 metres Sunday night easing late Monday evening. Period 11 seconds.

Wind Wave: Southerly wind waves 3 metres.
Pressure: Minimum pressure 1010.3hPa forecast 12am Mon 17th.
Maximum pressure 1018.3hPa forecast 12pm Tue 18th.

Tides: The highest risk period is typically at or within 1-2 hours of high tide
Gisborne high tides: 9:13am Mon 17th, 9:34pm Mon 17th.

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