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08/11/2024

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18/10/2024

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24/07/2024

The Illuminate Certificate presented to EB Laing - 1st Customs Officer in New Zealand, tells an interesting story of what was happening around 1884 in Kororareka ...

24/07/2024

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10/04/2024

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19/05/2023

An Amber Tsunami Alert has been issued by civil defence for Whangarei and surrounding costal areas due to an earthquake off the coast of New Zealand. Please see link below ..

We expect New Zealand coastal areas to experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake southeast of the Loyalty Islands at 2:57pm.

17/05/2023

A heavy rain and severe wind watch has been issued for Northland from Thursday Afternoon to early Friday Morning. Please go to the link below for more information

https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home

09/05/2023

Latest on local conditions from the Northland Civil Defence, please note road closures, please click below

The main rain band has now moved over the region, although we may still see some scattered showers tonight. There may also be some more rain tomorrow morning, but it’s not looking like anything we have seen today.

We saw some very high rainfall in areas across the region today, with 134.5mm recorded around Waitangi. This area also saw the highest intensity rainfall with 52.5mm an hour recorded between 10 and 11am.

The main impacts across the region have been road closures due to flooding, with a total of 42 local road closures currently – most of these are in the Far North. As the rain eases we are seeing surface flooding recede and more of these roads open but some may remain closed overnight.

Please check your local district below for closures:

Whangārei:
https://www.facebook.com/WhangareiDC/posts/630551159114024
Kaipara:
https://www.facebook.com/KaiparaDistrictCouncil/posts/628075559362769
Far North:
https://www.facebook.com/FarNorthDistrictCouncil/posts/629407832563231

SH1 Brynderwyn Hills remains closed and is likely to stay closed overnight.
The current detour is through Paparoa-Oakleigh Road but caution is required and a reduced speed limit is in place.
SH10 Omaunu is also closed due to flooding, between Omaunu Road and Whangaroa Rd.
For the latest state highway information check out: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/journey-planner

Rivers around the region remain elevated so we are continuing to monitor them closely to see if there are any further concerns beyond road flooding.

Remember, if you see rising water, do not wait for official warnings. Head for higher ground and always stay away from floodwater. If life or property is in immediate danger phone 111.

We will continue to monitor the situation and post any key updates here.

09/05/2023

Taken around Kawakawa over the last half hour low tide BOI 3:58pm. High tide BOI 10:03pm. Keep safe and mindfull as waterways rise due to incoming tide ..

09/05/2023

At this time LTSA is not rporting any road closures due to current weather event in Northland. Plase click on link below for more info
https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/highway-conditions/northland

09/05/2023

Raindar images showing rain coverage and density of Rain from the New Zealand Met service, red parts show active thunderstorms

RADAR UPDATE 11:32am
Heaviest rain shows in light blue and red on this image. The system is moving southeast.

We have 🔴RED Severe Thunderstorm warnings in place for parts of Auckland and Northland for torrential rain 🌧 happening NOW.

bit.ly/AllWarnings

09/05/2023

Please see below the latest information on the current weather
event from the Northland Civil Defence Northland

Updated 11.45am:

MetService weather radar has detected further severe thunderstorms near KAWAKAWA, KAIKOHE, KERIKERI, OKAIHAU, MOEREWA, NGAWHA SPRINGS and OPAHI. These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast, and are expected to lie near KAWAKAWA, TOWAI, MOEREWA, OPAHI and PURUA at 11:37 am and near WHANGAREI, HIKURANGI, MAUNGATAPERE, TOWAI, PURUA and KAMO at 12:07 pm. These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain. (picture updated)

There is widespread flooding across the regions roading network, creating hazardous driving conditions. Please only travel if it is essential.

Please see the rest of the post below for further details.
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Updated 11am:

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Kaipara, Whangarei and Rodney (pictured in the area below), on top of the Orange Heavy Rain Warning in place.

At 10:22 am, MetService weather radar detected a line of severe thunderstorms lying from WAIPU to PORT ALBERT to KAUKAPAKAPA. This line of severe thunderstorms is moving towards the east, and is expected to lie from WAIPU to PORT ALBERT to KAUKAPAKAPA at 10:52 am and from WAIPU COVE to WELLSFORD to OREWA at 11:22 am. These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain.

This weather is moving through our region quickly but with high-intensity in places - with 35mm in one hour recorded just south of Kaitaia.

We now have multiple roads closed due to flooding and a large over slips impacting Oruru and Fairburn Road blocking access.

SH10 is currently closed with Police in attendance due to flooding.
The alternative (local detour) route for the Mangamukas through Herekino and Broadwood are also currently closed.

Flooding on roads remains the current key concern. If you are out on the roads, please be extra vigilant and watch out for hazards.

If you aren't on the roads, please delay your travel and avoid any non-essential trips.

And remember if you see rising water, do not wait for official warnings. Head for higher ground and always stay away from floodwater. If life or property is in immediate danger phone 111.

Stay up to date with the weather at: https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home -north

03/05/2023

The latest information from Civil Defence on our current weather system ...

03/05/2023

The metservice advises a significant rainfall event will affect Aotearoa until Sunday.

An orange rain warning has been issued for Northland.

Keep up to date with the latest forcasts as warnings may be upgraded or downgraded over the next 24 hours

For more information click here
https://www.metservice.com/

30/04/2023

The Metservice has extended the weather warning for Northland, more details below ..

Updated: 11.00 am 30/04

MetService has extended the Orange heavy rain warning for Northland until 1.00 am Mon 1 May. A further 60 to 80 mm of rain is expected to accumulate on top of what has already fallen from 10.00am 30 Apr. We may see peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h this afternoon and early evening, with thunderstorms possible.

Both Top Energy NZ and Northpower are reporting some unplanned outages. Most are being resolved quickly but you can check their outage maps for further information:

Top Energy: https://outages.topenergy.co.nz/

Northpower: https://northpower.com/electricity/current-outages

Please continue to keep an eye on the weather here: https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home -north

And if you are driving today please take care on the roads, look out for surface flooding and slips, and check journey planner before heading out: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/journey-planner

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Kia ora koutou,

MetService New Zealand has now upgraded the current heavy rain watch for Northland to an Orange heavy rain warning with the strong wind watch remaining in place.

From 8:00pm Sat 29 Apr(now) to 8:00pm Sun 30 Apr, MetService is forecasting 100 to 140mm of rain, with peak rates of 10 to 25 mm/h in localised places late Sunday morning and afternoon. Further heavy rain is also possible overnight Sunday and Monday morning.

Additionally, easterly winds may approach severe gale at times from 9:00pm Sat 29 Apr to 11:00pm Sun 30 Apr

So, please keep an eye on the weather and take care on the roads, especially early tomorrow (Sunday) morning and late afternoon.

We will continue to monitor this weather system as it passes through and update you if anything changes.

You can also keep up-to-date with this Warning at:
https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home -north