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While this morning’s shake was relatively light, it’s a timely reminder that earthquakes don’t send calendar invites.And...
05/09/2026

While this morning’s shake was relatively light, it’s a timely reminder that earthquakes don’t send calendar invites.

And speaking of practising...

New Zealand ShakeOut is coming! On Wednesday 21 October at 1.30pm, people across New Zealand practise their earthquake drill by Dropping, Covering and Holding. If you’re in a tsunami evacuation zone, it’s also a chance to practise your tsunami hīkoi.

If you haven’t signed up your household, workplace, school or organisation yet? There’s still plenty of time ➡️ https://getready.govt.nz/involved/shakeout

Check out this morning's earthquake ⬇️

What a way to wake up this morning for the North Island with a M5.8 quake occurring 10km South-west of Taumarunui.Rememb...
24/07/2026

What a way to wake up this morning for the North Island with a M5.8 quake occurring 10km South-west of Taumarunui.

Remember to Drop, Cover, Hold; and when in bed, cover your head

MetService New Zealand have issued a strong westerly swell for Saturday 25 July, with large waves rising to seven metres...
23/07/2026

MetService New Zealand have issued a strong westerly swell for Saturday 25 July, with large waves rising to seven metres.

Full details in picture below.

MetService New Zealand has moved the Region to an orange warning for gale South to South East winds. Please be careful ...
08/07/2026

MetService New Zealand has moved the Region to an orange warning for gale South to South East winds. Please be careful on the roads and ensure items are well secured. It's going to be a windy night and into Thursday.

As the South Island gets hammered by this current weather system, it's time to just check in and make sure we are prepar...
07/07/2026

As the South Island gets hammered by this current weather system, it's time to just check in and make sure we are prepared for anything that might roll through the Region. With that said, it looks like it's going to get windy from Wednesday night into Thursday. So, it's time to check that items outside are secure or put away. Also, as we know wind can cause power outages so are you prepared for no power?
Remember to keep up to date by following our page and MetService New Zealand for any developments on this incoming weather event.
https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home -north

25/06/2026

🍃With the current strong wind warning in effect severe gales are expected until 7pm tonight. In Taranaki, there’s been damage to trees and powerlines with outages across the region.

Some councils facilities and services, including traffic lights and roads are reporting outages.

For the most update to date information check your local council pages:

NPDC: https://www.npdc.govt.nz/council/news/2026/june/wild-wind-impacting-council-services/

STDC: https://www.facebook.com/SouthTaranakiDistrictCouncil

SDC: https://www.facebook.com/StratfordDistrictCouncil

Here are a few things you can do to stay safe while this weather blows through:
➡️Tie down trampolines and outdoor furniture, bring in bins and other loose objects
➡️Check your emergency supplies
➡️Bring pets indoors.
➡️Drive carefully, especially in high-sided vehicles or on motorbikes.
➡️Be aware of flying debris if you’re out and about.

Keep up to date with the forecast and take care.

UPDATE:Updated period for the Strong Wind Warning - OrangePeriod: 10 hours from 9:00am Fri 26 Jun to 7:00pm Fri 26 Jun**...
25/06/2026

UPDATE:

Updated period for the Strong Wind Warning - Orange
Period: 10 hours from 9:00am Fri 26 Jun to 7:00pm Fri 26 Jun

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Kia ora Taranaki,

🟠 Our partners at MetService issued a Strong Wind Warning - Orange for the region. See below for more details 🟠

Area: Taranaki

Period: 16 hours from 12:00am Fri 26 Jun to 4:00pm Fri 26 Jun

Forecast: Severe gale south to southeasterlies with damaging gusts of 130 km/h in exposed places, especially north of Taranaki Maunga.

Impact: Damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures possible. Driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.

Action: Prepare your property by securing items that can be picked up by strong winds. Drive cautiously.

Please stay up to date with the latest forecasts. https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home

One evening a year, phones across New Zealand collectively lose their indoor voices. Tonight is that evening.Consider th...
13/06/2026

One evening a year, phones across New Zealand collectively lose their indoor voices. Tonight is that evening.

Consider this your warning about the warning.

Between 6pm and 7pm tonight, phones across New Zealand will receive the annual Emergency Mobile Alert test.

Remember:
❗ If you have a hidden phone for your personal safety, or the sound of the alert affects your physical or mental health in any way, turn off your devices during this time, or put them in flight mode.
👉📱 Press the volume button on the side of your phone to mute the noise and leave the message up.

For more information: https://getready.govt.nz/prepared/ema

Your phone has one job on Sunday evening: BE LOUD! Between 6pm and 7pm Sunday, New Zealand's annual test of the Emergenc...
11/06/2026

Your phone has one job on Sunday evening: BE LOUD!

Between 6pm and 7pm Sunday, New Zealand's annual test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) system will be sent to all capable mobile phones and SIM-connected devices nationwide.

This is only a test, but it's an important one. It helps make sure the EMA system works when we need it most during emergencies such as severe weather, tsunami, volcanic activity, or other situations where urgent information needs to reach people quickly.

When the alert arrives:
✅ Read the message on your screen
✅ Press the volume button on the side of your phone if you'd like to silence the sound while keeping the message visible

❗ If you have a hidden phone for personal safety, or if the sound of the alert may affect your physical or mental wellbeing, consider turning off SIM-connected devices or placing them in flight mode between 6pm and 7pm.

More information: https://getready.govt.nz/prepared/ema

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