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04/01/2026

Thanks to the organisers for today’s Annual Sports Day!!!

17/09/2025

The Northland Tsunami Siren Network will be tested at the start of Daylight Savings on Sunday 28 September 2025 at 10.00hrs for around 2 minutes. The usual public information plan is underway, which includes public newspaper notices, radio advertising and the use of social media. This will be a test of the new tsunami siren network. The network will be monitored remotely for any faults. The old sirens will not be activated.

Please note the *slightly* extended test duration this time round. We received valuable feedback during the April test which helped us fine-tune this upcoming one. This adjusted test duration will ensure the sirens have time to complete their full test cycle and properly receive the activation signal, and will help confirm that all systems are functioning as expected.

31/07/2025

Kia ora koutou,

As many of you would have noticed, there have been little impacts for Northland from M8.7 Earthquake.

Here are the key points from the latest National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) update regarding the ongoing Tsunami Advisory
Some areas of the NZ coastline experiencing strong and unusual currents have reduced.
Due to rebounding tsunami activity from South America, the east coast of both the North and South Islands and the Chatham Islands remain under a National Advisory and are likely to remain so overnight.
Strong and unusual currents on the eastern side of New Zealand may be present for another 24 hours.”
The next national update is expected around 7:30 PM, and affected areas will be reviewed and updated at that time.

So, at this stage the key message for Northland remains unchanged. Please continue to exercise caution around coastal areas, especially during high tides, as strong and unusual currents may still occur this evening and potentially overnight.

29/07/2025

There’s been a lot of rain - starting to ease off !!☔️

08/05/2025

03/04/2025

An Orange - Heavy Rain Warning has been issued for Northland, see below.

MetService Severe Weather Warning
Issued at 9:45am Thu 3 Apr 2025

Heavy rain for northern and western parts of both Islands, and northerly gales for parts of central New Zealand

A complex trough accompanied by a strong moist northerly flow moves east across the country Thursday afternoon and Friday. This system is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds, with the heaviest rain expected to affect northern parts of the South Island. This could be a significant rain event for the Tasman/Nelson districts, and there is a chance that warnings in the area could be upgraded to Red.

Warnings and Watches are in force for heavy rain and strong winds.

Please stay up to date with the latest forecasts.

Heavy Rain Warning - Orange
Area: Northland
Period: 27 hours from 10:00am Thu 3 Apr to 1:00pm Fri 4 Apr
Forecast: Expect 150 to 200 mm of rain north of Maungatapere and 90 to 120 farther south. Peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h expected overnight Thursday and Friday morning north of Maungatapere.
Low 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.

25/03/2025

TSUNAMI SIREN TEST - Northland’s six-monthly tsunami siren test will take place at the end of daylight saving on Sunday, 6 April.

This year marks the first test of the newly installed upgraded sirens.

The new sirens will sound once at 10 am for around a minute, and their performance will be closely monitored for any faults.

18/01/2025

Can anyone identify the tractors 🚜 🚜 and their drivers??