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A strong northwest flow blanketing the South Island and lower North Island will be followed by a cold front on Sunday afternoon, MetService says. The front will slowly shift northeast, reaching the Cook Strait by late Monday.  "A ridge over the north and deep lows zipping eastwards over the Southern Ocean have compressed the isobars across Aotearoa, resulting in strong winds," MetService explained on Sunday. "This pressure pattern continues Monday, but Tuesday sees the isobars open up, as a ri...

The South Canterbury town notched up 30.6 degrees Celsius – its warmest April day on record - as high winds drove up temperatures across the South Island's east coast.

A number of wind watches are in force across Aotearoa, with winds possibly approaching severe gales. A watch is in place for Wellington, Wairarapa from Masterton southwards until 2pm on Monday. A watch is also in place for Marlborough until 12pm, and Christchurch and the Canterbury Plains until 11am. While much of the lower South Island is expected to have a blustery morning, with a watch in place for north Otago and Dunedin until 10am.Also southern Fiordland (south of Manapouri), coastal So...

Emergency vehicles near the scene of a fire on Strathallan Rd, near Fairlie on Sunday. Fire crews across much of the South Island are expecting a busy Easter Monday as sweltering temperatures coupled with strong winds likely to increase the already extreme fire risk in many parts. Canterbury and Otago are currently experiencing the most extreme fire conditions, mainly due to incredibly dry and windy conditions. Christchurch experienced its driest March in 12 years with just 18.2 millimetre...

Supplied Toxic algae (cyanobacteria) has been detected in the Mataura River but can occur in any river or lake, often forming dark mats. Its best avoided as it can be toxic to people and fatal to dogs. More toxic algae has been found in the Mataura River, prompting Environment Southland to warn people not to have contact with the river, or to take their dogs near it. On Thursday, the regional council issued a press release saying its latest monitoring had found elevated levels of the toxic alg...

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency New Zealand is suspending all fire permits across the Otago Region, which includes Coastal Zone Dunedin, Clutha including Catlins, Waitaki, Central Zone and Lakes from 12pm on Thursday 1 April until 12pm Tuesday 6 April. Central Otago Deputy Principal Rural Fire Officer Bobby Lamont says the fire danger is extreme or very high in large parts of the region over Easter. “Severe winds are forecast for Easter Sunday and Easter Monday...

Source: New Zealand Government South Island regions hardest hit by the closure of international borders are the focus of a visit by Tourism and Regional Development Minister Stuart Nash over the next two days. Mr Nash will visit Southland and Central Otago to discuss challenges facing regional economies. He will travel to Te Anau, Invercargill, Queenstown, Arrowtown and Cromwell. “I would like to hear first-hand from local mayors and councillors, small businesses, employers, community organis...

Monday, 15 March 2021, 4:13 pm Elected Members will be asked to consider and approve the draft 2021-2031 Ten Year Plan Consultation Document and supporting information at the Full Council Meeting this Thursday. The draft 2021-2031 Ten Year Plan Consultation Document identifies key challenges for the Queenstown Lakes District and projects proposed to address them, centred around climate change, delivering safe and reliable 3 waters services, meeting the transport needs of our communities, a new...

Press Release – Wanaka A and P Show Organisers of the Wanaka A&P Show have confirmed another tremendous turnout for the annual event, with about 45,000 people attending the two-day Show this weekend. Many months of planning went into the 84th Wanaka A&P Show the largest … Organisers of the Wanaka A&P Show have confirmed another tremendous turnout for the annual event, with about 45,000 people attending the two-day Show this weekend. Many months of planning went into the 84th Wanaka A&P Sh...

Sunday, 14 March 2021, 2:28 pm Organisers of the Wanaka A&P Show have confirmed another tremendous turnout for the annual event, with about 45,000 people attending the two-day Show this weekend. Many months of planning went into the 84th Wanaka A&P Show – the largest lifestyle event in the South Island – with new challenges presented this year due to the introduction and management of Covid-19 regulations. Show event manager Jane Stalker says the team is thrilled to have delivered a well-o...