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0 Aurora may appear November 12th or 13th
Heads Up from Nathaniel Fittock Just a heads up, We could be in for some Aurora activity tonight and tomorrow. NOAA has predicted this to be a sizable solar storm. It has the "potential" to be as big as the October Aurora last year. The Queenstown Cam is a good camera to get a visual on active Aurora https://queenstown.roundshot.com/ And this app is extremely good at showing New Zealand space weather and current auroral conditions (in my opinion the best because it's made for New Zealand conditions and has a 3D visualization of incoming CMEs) https://spottheaurora.co.nz And the NOAA Facebook page for the latest information on incoming solar events https://www.facebook.com/share/14M9EJ775NT/ And Huxt for the long range forecast https://research.reading.ac.uk/met-spate/huxt-forecast/ A major geomagnetic storm is now underway across the planet. This has the potential to become a top shelf extreme G5 storm for earth in the next 24 hours after last night's goliath CME is to follow this initial impact. A satellite & electrical grid predator has arrived. (Hauraki Gulf Weather) Just to notes: NOAA and Huxt use UTC time, so add 12 hours for NZ time.
0 Food or product recalls November 1st to 11th
Product recalls since November 1st Some of these pose a health or life risk. For details:- Product recalls - Click Here Food recalls: - Click Here 6-Sided Cube Toy- sold at Panda Mart Crywolf Baby Hooded Towels- Lucky Picnic, Lucky Days, Little Lobsters Rubber Duck Figurines- sold at Timezone Fantastic Four Illuminated Cups- sold at Hoyts Cinemas New Zealand Music Cube- sold at Panda Mart Magnetic Fidget Pens People4ocean- SPF 50+ Mineral Bioactive Shield Lightly Tinted Cream Nothing Naughty brand Premium Pea Protein Natural Caramel. Educational Colours - Rainbow Sand and Creatistics - Coloured Sand - Various Colours We send alerts somewhere in NZ every day. To get your own personal alerts, including Civil Defence, exclusive alerts, closed roads, weather, wildfires, and a raft of other categories, it only takes a jiffy to register for free at www.lert.info
0 Tongariro National Park fire doubles in size over night
Sunday, November 9, 2025, mid-morning (NZDT). The situation has escalated overnight: Estimated Size Has increased significantly to approximately 1,000 hectares (from an earlier estimate of 300-400 hectares). Control Status - The fire is not under control and remains a significant threat.Firefighting Efforts Operations resumed at first light (dawn). Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has a major response underway, including:6 fire trucks and 5 tankers on the ground. 6 helicopters and 2 fixed-wing aircraft for aerial support. Risk The fire is burning toward Mount Ngauruhoe and progressed up the Mangatepopo Road towards the Tongariro Crossing overnight. Structures/Evacuations There are no reports of structures being damaged or further resident evacuations overnight. Cause The cause of the blaze is still unknown. A specialist wildfire investigator is working today.Closures and Public SafetyTongariro Alpine Crossing & Northern Circuit: These tracks are closed today (Sunday, Nov 9) and likely until the fire is controlled. State Highway 47: Remains closed between the intersections with SH48 and SH46. Travel alternatives are in the image. Airspace: A no-fly zone is in place over the fireground to ensure the safety of firefighting aircraft. Local Residents: Residents are advised to stay alert, and keep doors and windows shut due to smoke. Those feeling unsafe are encouraged to self-evacuate toward Turangi (north) or National Park (south).
0 Darfield fire extinguished promptly.
A fire in Darfield at the time of writing was quickly brought under control today, but still destroyed three structures. It's a timely reminder that Fire season is now with us, so we're including maps for areas with high to extreme fire risks as at Tuesday Nov 5th If you want to light a fire of ANY kind, you can check here for your location where ever you are. If you go to a beach and want to have a BBQ, just enter the details and you will probably get that locations latest status as well. Please report any suspicious smoke immediately (Ph 111) and don't assume FENZ have already been alerted, you may be the first to call. We monitor multiple sources for fire information and we can alert you ASAP but you have to be registered. It takes just 2mins at www.lertinfo.co.nz
0 Road Closure: SH7 Reefton to Springs Junction (Rahu Saddle)
Road Works Due to culvert replacement works, this section of road will be closed in both directions on Tuesday 4th November between 8am and 4pm and on Wednesday 5th November between 8am and 12pm. In addition, the road will close on Wednesday 5th November between 1pm and 5pm with the road reopening every hour to allow queued traffic through the site. Various temporary traffic management will be in place on Thursday 6th November between 8am and 4pm. Plan your journey accordingly. Detour route During closures. detour via SH65, SH6 and SH69. Please note this detour will add approximately one and a half hours to your journey time. On Thursday 6th November, expect up to 30 minute delays Start 4 Nov 2025 8:00am End 6 Nov 2025 4:00pm Expected resolution Until further notice Last updated 4 Nov 2025 8:00am
0 Lions Mane Jellyfish now on the Tasman beaches
Lion's mane jellyfish get their name from their spectacular, flowing tentacles that look like a lion's mane. Here in New Zealand waters, they're typically around 50 centimetres across, though they can grow much larger, over two metres, in colder northern regions. The bigger ones tend to stay further out to sea. What they look like: • Young jellyfish are light orange, tan, or sometimes nearly see-through • Adults are reddish and get darker as they age Where and when to spot them: These jellyfish drift near the water's surface (within 20 metres of the top) and rely on ocean currents to get around, as they're not strong swimmers. You're most likely to see them washed up on our beaches during spring and summer, as that's when they've reached their full size and currents push them toward shore. Heads up: While admiring these beautiful creatures is fine, remember that their tentacles can sting, so it's best to look but not touch – even if they're stranded on the beach! Important Safety Tips • Lion’s mane tentacles can deliver a painful sting, though they are not usually dangerous. • Swimmers can wear rash vests or wetsuits for protection. • Keep dogs away from jellyfish. If ingested, seek veterinary advice immediately. Treating a jellyfish sting (for people and dogs): 1. Flush the stung area with sea water (or fresh water if unavailable) to remove tentacles. 2. Use a dry towel to remove any remaining tentacles. Wear gloves if possible. 3. Soak the stung area in heated tap water (up to 45°C) for 15-20 minutes. Repeat as needed for up to two hours, with breaks to cool the skin. 4. Take pain relief after hot-water soaking. 5. Seek medical aid if symptoms of an allergic reaction occur.
0 Food Recalls for Friday October 3rd
Reduced to Clear Limited is recalling specific batches of Piper’s brand Milkshake Biscuits in Original and Caramel flavours due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (pistachio). Additionally, a specific batch of Fresh Life Chopped Peanuts are recalled as they may contain metal. For full details Click Here
0 Product Recalls for Wednesday October 1st
There are multiple car seat recalls for Panda Mart Brand Car Seats. The seats may not comply with the Car seat standards and may pose a potential risk for Children You should immediately stop using the car seat and return it to Panda Mart Auckland or Christchurch for a refund. Moving on to another product, there are two Zenith taps recalled – Chilltap Extra 60 and Chilltap Extra 140. A number of units have a defect, and water drawn through them may contain more cadmium than acceptable in NZ. Prolonged Cadmium exposure is linked to serious adverse health effects. Stop using these and contact Zenith immediately for a free replacement and installation. The product recalls link for more information is - Product recalls
Ida Valley and Māniatoto – ESSENTIAL TRAVEL ONLY. Please stay off the roads. Thick snow is affecting roads. If your travel isn’t essential in Māniatoto and Ida Valley areas, the advice is to stay at home. Road Closures: Danseys Pass Road CLOSED from the gates passed the Danseys Pass hotel.
1 Food and product recalls as at July 9th 2025
We have new food and product recalls over the last couple of weeks. Food recalls - Click Here These include foreign matter in processed food and also allergens that are undeclared such as fish, milk, peanuts, eggs etc Product recalls - Click Here . Some are for baby items, there's a deep fryer, power adapters, and more. For food and product recalls, we can send you an alert. Just register at www.lert.info . The food recalls are especially useful if someone has an allergy, as many items can have an allergen but it's not on the labelling
More heavy rain is on the way for already sodden Tasman. Although only for a day, it will put recovery from the last rain event, back. Amounts aren't clear at this stage (four days out) Stay up to date with Forecasts, especially from Weatherwatch - You Tube videos about 11 am each weekday - WeatherWatchTV Share with family and freinds. If they also want much earlier information , they can register for alerts at HERE . We'll send new rain watches/warnings from Metservice about possibly Tuesday.
To be honest most of us have done this when it comes to emergency prep - Saying: "Today its OK, I'll do some Emergency/Survival prep tomorrow or in the weekend" There's no rush The chances are pretty low. If you were to be confronted with a survival situation right now, how ready are you? Without prep you'll be saying What do I need? Where is that _____ I need right now? What route do I go to escape? I wish I had charged my devices You'll be forced to make multiple decisions in a very short time. Your adrenaline will be through the roof, the kids will be panicking, you will not be mentally effective for the first few minutes Take the time and start making a plan now, even if it's just things to consider - like food reserves, useful items, who to contact, at least make a start. Companies like Next 72 Hours and Crisis Bunker can be a great help. Don't forget Lert Info. We keep you far more informed than just Civil Defence announcements.
0 Thunderstorms could cause issues around Auckland and Northland
The centre of a low will move over Auckland city/region on Thursday night/early Friday, followed by a windy sou’wester from Friday and through the long weekend. Stay ahead of others with alerts from Lert Info Each day has different risks, but generally speaking, this is a MODERATE risk event for the Vector power network - but should be in POCKETS . The main risk is from heavy downpours/thunderstorms, mostly on Thursday PM. Windy Sou-wester come in on Friday and may cause issues also. Wednesday - LOW RISK Rain develops later in the day with some heavy falls possible. Isolated thunderstorm risks will develop later in the day and overnight. Thursday - MODERATE RISK Heavy downpours, possibly slow-moving with thunderstorms (maybe severe thunderstorms) are expected over the upper North Island as the centre of the low moves in with colder air. The main risk appears to be from noon Thursday to Midnight Thursday. It’s possible, the the highest intensity will be over Northland and out at sea from Auckland - but Auckland is enough inside the risk zone to be exposed. There is a high risk for thunderstorms forming Thursday in the upper North Island, but for now a MODERATE risk applies to the Vector power network due to uncertainty about precise placement of these downpours (which often can’t be locked in until they are forming/moving in on the day). Friday - LOW-MODERATE RISK Strong SW winds kick in, possibly squally/gusty, with western/exposed areas potentially having winds over 100km/h for a time. Windy sou’westers continue for the long weekend but gradually ease back from Friday’s peak. Source : Weatherwatch
0 Slips and other issues expected for Christchurch District
May 1, 2025 6:40 PM RNZ Live Christchurch mayor warns of potential slips on Banks Peninsula amid ongoing deluge The mayor of Christchurch says parts of Banks Peninsula might start slipping overnight as heavy rain continues to fall. States of emergency have been declared in Christchurch, Banks Peninsula, and the Selwyn District with road closures, widespread flooding and slips impacting the region. In the past 48 hours, more than 200 mm of rain has fallen in Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula. Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger told Checkpoint that they declared a state of emergency as a precaution to keep people informed and to assist emergency services if they needed to protect people overnight. "To have the state of emergency so people can go in there in the middle of the night if they have to evacuate someone if they have a medical emergency or something goes terribly wrong, they've got the power to do that," he said. The rain had been very consistent for a long time, but they were anticipating it should start to back off later on Thursday night, Mauger said. He was concerned about a few cracks in the road on the Banks Peninsula that could turn into slips. "There's a crack that's 50 millimetres wide and 100 metres long so if water goes down there, which it will be, there's only one thing going to happen. But it's not if, it's when so better be safe than sorry," Mauger was also keeping an eye on high tide which would hit on Thursday night. "That will come in and sort of put back pressure on and that's the bit that's going to be some grief." At the top of the Heathcote River were massive retention ponds that held more than a million cubic metres of water. They were shut off but full and he acknowledged they could cause some grief with more rain falling. The plan was to start to release them on the outgoing tide on Friday, he said. He encouraged people who were considering evacuating to call the civil defence and emergency line so they could send people around to help them. Become a member of the Lert community to get free alerts and relevant news posts. Faster and more targetted than Facebook. Join here Updated May 1, 2025 6:50 PM
0 New Expressway Prefered Over the Bynderwyns
This morning, preferred routes for two sections of the Northland Expressway were announced, with Transport Minister Chris Bishop urging patience as the project will unfold over years. The first phase, a 26km stretch from Warkworth to Te Hana, will bypass Wellsford’s summer traffic jams, running east of the current highway. Already consented, procurement is underway, with construction set to begin next year and completion targeted for 2032. Italian firm Webuild has confirmed its bid to build and operate this section as a public-private partnership. A toll is “almost certain” for this segment, Bishop noted. The next phase, crossing the Brynderwyns, will follow, with the route from the Brynderwyns’ northern side to Port Marsden Highway at Ruakākā veering west of the existing road. The northernmost section, from Ruakākā to Whangārei—a crash-prone stretch—still awaits a finalized route. Another toll may apply north of the Brynderwyns, making three between Auckland and Whangārei. NZTA will engage landowners starting Thursday 24th April, with route confirmation expected by September. At the Brynderwyns lookout announcement, Whangārei MP Dr Shane Reti hailed the expressway as a regional game-changer, promising economic growth and safer roads. Northland MP Grant McCallum emphasized it would address decades of under-investment, improving access to places like the Bay of Islands. Regional Transport Committee chairman Joe Carr noted the $200 million economic hit from 2023-24 Brynderwyn closures, underscoring the need for reliable roads. Regional Development Minister Shane Jones stressed urgency after Easter’s partial highway closure, saying the new expressway will withstand severe weather, ensuring better connectivity and shorter travel times. Plans for a Brynderwyns bypass, paused in 2017, were revived post-Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023, when slips forced months of closures, diverting traffic to narrow back roads. Mike Hoskin interview with Transport minister Chris Bishop. Click Here Source RNZ
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