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27/10/2025

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25/10/2025

MetService New Zealand
Strong Wind Watch
Period: 8hrs from 6pm Mon, 27 Oct - 2am Tue, 28 Oct
Area: Hawke's Bay and Gisborne, especially near the ranges
Forecast: North to northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning

Strong Wind Warning - Orange
Period: 9hrs from 2pm - 11pm Mon, 27 Oct
Area: Wairarapa and the Tararua District
Forecast: Severe gale northwest winds gusting 120 km/h in exposed places. Note, prior to this warning period northwest winds may also approach gale in exposed places from Sunday afternoon through to dawn Monday. Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.

Heavy Rain Warning - Orange
Period: 15hrs from 2pm Mon, 27 Oct - 5am Tue, 28 Oct
Area: Tararua Range
Forecast: Expect 120 to 150 mm of rain, with possible thunderstorms. Peak rates of 20 to 25 mm/h expected Monday evening and overnight Monday. Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.

24/10/2025

23/10/2025

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟒 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝟏𝟎.𝟒𝟎𝐚𝐦

Morena Central Hawke’s Bay

Our Oncall teams are out this morning patrolling the road network and checking main routes to make sure they’re clear and safe for road users this long weekend. 🚗

There’s still quite a lot of debris around, and crews are working to clear this. Overnight, the team responded to one call on Tourere Road — it’s been made safe, with a full clean-up planned for next week.

✅ MetService: The strong wind watch has now been lifted.

🏕️ Te Paerahi Beach Freedom Camping area is OPEN.

If you spot any issues, give us a call anytime on 06 857 8060 (24/7).

Thank you for your support Central Hawke’s Bay, and have a safe and happy long weekend with whānau and friends!

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𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 - 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
🔥Hawke's Bay - Fire and Emergency
🚧 Local roads https://www.chbdc.govt.nz/services/roads-and-streets/roads-streets-and-weather-event-information/
🚧 State Highway closures: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/highway-conditions
💦Weather updates - MetService: https://www.metservice.com/warnings
🔌Power outages: https://www.centralines.co.nz/outages/
📻Stay tuned to Central FM on 106FM, 105.2FM, 99.4FM.

𝐓𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬:
📲0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) - State Highway
📲06 857 8060 (24/7) - local roads.
📲Dial 111 in an emergency

23/10/2025

This week in Off the Record:
Trucks flipped and roads closed 🛻💨
Porangahau fires now under control 🔥
“Boy racer” cars impounded –
Police advise avoid travel to Porangahau 🚓
Emergency teams activated in Tararua 🚑
And the community comes together for Onga’s 150th anniversary

📖 The latest edition is live – read all the stories now: www.centralfm.co.nz/offtherecord

23/10/2025

Good Morning,

Update for 08:30am 24-10-2025

While it has been quite windy overnight, we do not appear to have had any spread or change in size in any of the three fires at Pōrangahau.

There are approximately 43 staff on the ground for firefighting operations, supported by an incident management team of 7.

Bush Road remains 100% contained. We are monitoring for hotspots periodically, but there is not active fire at this time.

Schaeffer Road is 100% contained and we will have 8 firefighters working to extinguish hotspots around the fire, with the aim of having these out by late today, depending on weather conditions.

The Saleyard Bridge fire remains 50% contained and we will have 33 firefighters working today to extend this containment line and also put in further containment lines in anticipation of a wind change later in the day today.

Our heavy machinery and helicopter operations have ceased for the time being, but may resume if we have a flare up in fire activity.

The cause of the fires remains under investigation.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand thanks the community of Pōrangahau for their amazing support of our teams on the ground, the streams of food, drink and other items that have been arriving have been greatly appreciated by our crews.

23/10/2025

Eastern District Police are asking the public to reconsider travelling to Pōrangahau, in Central Hawke’s Bay this long weekend.

The area is experiencing large forest fires, which have not been fully contained.

Windy conditions and steep terrain are also challenging emergency services to contain the blaze, which is expected to continue burning for several days.

While no evacuation orders are in place at the moment, those that reside in the area should make arrangements and be ready to leave if they experience smoke or see fire.

Poor weather conditions are expected to get worse and may cause event cancellations – such as today’s A&P Show in Hawke’s Bay.

Remember to call 111 in an emergency.

22/10/2025

UPDATE Friday 24 October:

𝐓𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐡𝐢 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍......................................................

Te Paerahi Beach (Pōrangahau) Freedom Camping CLOSED TODAY

Due to the ongoing fire operations in Pōrangahau and further strong winds forecast for today/tonight, we have made the decision to close the Te Paerahi Beach freedom camping area tonight to ensure public safety.

We will reassess tomorrow morning (Friday 24 Oct) and advise if the freedom camping area is reopened.

We advise strong caution in other freedom camping sites across Central Hawke's Bay, please check the latest weather advice through MetService at https://www.metservice.com/

Please share this message to help spread the word.

22/10/2025

𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝟰:𝟭𝟱𝗣𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟯 𝗢𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘂𝗮!

We’re seeing widespread impacts across the district, including fallen trees, downed powerlines, and flying debris.

🚧 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀: As at 4:00pm, 13 roads are currently closed, and 8 roads are being inspected.
Check the latest updates here: https://www.tararuadc.govt.nz/.../roa.../current-road-status

⚡ 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿: As at 4pm, over 1,200 properties are without power.

Council roading crews and power companies are working hard to clear debris and restore services. Fire and Emergency in Eketāhuna and Pahiatua have also been busy responding to multiple callouts today.

Due to power outages, the Eketāhuna Service Centre, Eketāhuna Transfer Station, and Pahiatua Library are closed.

Please stay safe, avoid unnecessary travel, and look out for your neighbours. 💛

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𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘂𝗮 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟯 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿

More severe weather is predicted to hit our district today.
Our Incident Management Team is monitoring the weather across the district and ready to respond if needed.
Our roading teams are also out and about, being proactive and prepared. Keep an eye on the Current Road Status page for updates https://www.tararuadc.govt.nz/services/roading/current-road-status

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𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘂𝗮

🌬️ 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Tararua District
10am Thursday 23 October – 3am Friday 24 October

🌧️ 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘃𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Tararua Range (southern end of the district)
10am – 8pm Thursday 23 October

⛈️ 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 may also impact the southern area of our district later today.

There are also red and orange warnings in surrounding areas — please take extra care if you’re travelling outside the district.
See the map in the comments for more details.
https://www.metservice.com/

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💨 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀:
• Bring inside or tie down anything that could blow away (like outdoor furniture or trampolines)
• Bring pets indoors
• Stay inside and avoid unnecessary travel if conditions worsen
• Be aware of possible damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures – please exercise caution when passing beneath these

⚡ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘂𝘁:
• Unplug major appliances to avoid power surge damage
• Use torches instead of candles – they’re much safer
• If you rely on power for medical equipment, call 111 or go to your nearest medical centre in an emergency
• Treat all downed lines or electrical equipment as LIVE
• Check your power company’s pages or websites for updates
https://scanpower.co.nz/
https://www.powerco.co.nz/
https://www.centralines.co.nz/

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🔥 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗻:
A reminder that there is a total fire ban on all outdoor fires and fireworks until Monday 27 October.
https://www.facebook.com/hawkesbayfireandemergency

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🌳 If you spot trees down across roads, or any other roading issues, please call us:
📞 𝟬𝟲 𝟯𝟳𝟰 𝟰𝟬𝟴𝟬 𝗼𝗿 𝟬𝟲 𝟯𝟳𝟲 𝟬𝟭𝟭𝟬
In the case of an emergency, please call 111.
For non-urgent Council related reports, download the Antenno app.

Stay safe Tararua! 🧡

22/10/2025

MetService New Zealand Update 9.47am
Strong Wind Watch
Period: 17hrs from 11am Thu, 23 Oct - 4am Fri, 24 Oct
Area: Hawke's Bay
Forecast: West to northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places, especially about Central Hawke's Bay. Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

Strong Wind Warning - Orange
Period: 17hrs from 10am Thu, 23 Oct - 3am Fri, 24 Oct
Area: Tararua District
Forecast: Severe gale west to northwesterlies gusting 120 km/h in exposed places. Low chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
Impact: Damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures possible. Driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.

Heavy Rain Warning - Orange
Area: The Tararua Range
Period: 10 hours from 10:00am Thu 23 Oct to 8:00pm Thu 23 Oct
Forecast: Expect 80 to 120 mm of rain. Peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h expected Thursday afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms possible.
Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible.
Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.

22/10/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟑 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝟓.𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦

Good evening Central Hawke's Bay

A short update as we head into the long weekend. We remain under a strong wind watch until tomorrow morning, so please continue to take care if you're travelling this weekend.

Our crews are on standby to address any further issues, and we have plans in place should anything escalate.

Please continue to follow official advice from emergency services, and as always, report any issues by phoning us on 06 857 8060 (24/7) or call 111 in an emergency.

Take care out there and enjoy the long weekend.

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𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟑 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝟖.𝟒𝟓𝐚𝐦

All roads are OPEN in Central Hawke's Bay.

🚧 Pukeora Scenic Road and Lake Station Road are down to one lane, with crews clearing fallen trees today.

For the latest list of roads impacted - visit https://www.chbdc.govt.nz/services/roads-and-streets/roads-streets-and-weather-event-information/

🚧 For State Highway updates, check NZTA’s Journey Planner for live updates: www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz

🚗 Please use extra caution when driving today. Strong winds may make driving difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.

🦺Crews are out today clearing debris and tidying up the roads. We have teams working in our parks and reserves and we're assessing access to the Ongaonga Drop-Off Centre.

♻️Kerbside collections will continue today. Please ensure your rubbish and recycling is secured to prevent items from being scattered along the footpath and roads. Our drop off centres are open 24 hours if you want to hold onto your recycling and take it when weather conditions improve.

🔥FENZ crews continue to work on the fireground today. Currently they have aircraft working while the wind is low enough to allow them to fly. They will have heavy machinery along with extra crews on scene to continue with extinguishing the main fire at Saleyard Bridge. Bush Road and Schaffers Road fires are mostly contained at this time, they will continue to monitor these areas for any flare ups as the wind increases during the day.

🚫A total ban on outdoor fires and fireworks in place for Hawke’s Bay Districts until 8am on Monday 27 October. Council continues to support FENZ with their response.

🌬️ A strong wind watch is in place from 11am today to 4am tomorrow. West to northwest winds may approach severe gales in exposed places, especially about Central Hawke's Bay. A strong wind warning is in place for Tararua, the boundary is close to the Pōrangahau fires. For more information visit https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home

Please take it easy on the roads and continue to report any issues that you encounter across the network. You can get in touch with our teams on 06 857 8060 (24/7).

We'll keep you updated with the latest information. For the latest news visit www.chbdc.govt.nz

Take care and drive safely!
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𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 - 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
🚧 Local roads https://www.chbdc.govt.nz/services/roads-and-streets/roads-streets-and-weather-event-information/
🚧 State Highway closures: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/highway-conditions
💦 Weather updates - MetService: https://www.metservice.com/warnings
🔌Power outages: https://www.centralines.co.nz/outages/
📻 Stay tuned to Central FM on 106FM, 105.2FM, 99.4FM.

𝐓𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬:
📲0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) - State Highway
📲06 857 8060 (24/7) - local roads.