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  • 0 Don't get caught out with traffic these holidays

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    Take control of your summer road trips this year. NZTA has produced it's holiday traffic planner so you can have a better trip.  However NZTA can't send you txt road alerts , but Lert Info can.   Click here to register with Road Lert Info. Just $7 for 1 month for complete South Is or North Is alerts.  Lert can Txt you up to 2hours sooner in some cases as we monitor sources for you.  There's nothing worse than being stuck in that 3-5hour queue when you could have avoided it . We enable you go to a plan "B", whatever that may be - Early lunch/comfort stop or take a detour.  We WILL be sending multiple alerts over NZ these Holidays and can include you too, just register here.

  • 0 Flooding on the West coast closes SH6 South of Punakaiki

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    • by Stuart Gunn
    • 16-12-2024
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    It’s been a wet start to Monday on the West Coast with flooding South of Punakaiki as at 11:30am Monday Hokitika Airport had just over 80mm of rain in a twelve hour period , with 26mm falling between 2am and 3am. With the rain now stopped the water should recede fairly quickly. Please take extra care if you’re out on the roads this morning where ther has been heavy rain. There could be floodwaters/slips around the next corner. Not a Lertinfo member yet?  Just  Clickhere to register for NZ's only free email News/Emergency alert service.  

  • 0 Avoid a Vet Bill - Pavements will burn dogs paws

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    • by Stuart Gunn
    • 15-12-2024
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    Hot footpaths can be extremely dangerous for dogs' feet. Since dogs lack the protective footwear that humans use, their paw pads are directly exposed to surfaces that can absorb and retain heat. Here’s what you need to know: How Hot is Too Hot? Asphalt, concrete, and other pavement materials can get significantly hotter than the air temperature. On a sunny day with an air temperature of 25°C, asphalt can reach 52°C, which is hot enough to burn skin. If the air temperature rises to 30°C, pavement can exceed 57°C, causing severe burns within seconds. Signs of Paw Pad Burns Limping or reluctance to walk Darkened, discolored, or blistered paw pads Redness, peeling, or visible raw skin Licking or chewing at the feet Whining or showing signs of discomfort The "7-Second Rule" Before walking your dog, press the back of your hand firmly against the pavement for 7 seconds: If it’s too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for your dog's paws. Prevention Tips Walk During Cooler Hours Early morning or late evening walks are best to avoid the hottest parts of the day. Check the Ground Temperature Use the 7-second rule or invest in an infrared thermometer to measure the pavement's surface temperature. Stick to Grass or Shade Walk on grass, dirt trails, or shaded areas to reduce the risk of burns. Protective Gear Consider dog booties or paw wax to create a barrier between your dog’s feet and the hot surface. Paw Care Regularly check your dog’s paws for cracks or injuries. Moisturize with a pet-safe balm to keep pads healthy and less prone to damage. First Aid for Burnt Paws If you suspect your dog has burned paw pads: Immediately bring them to a cooler, shaded area. Gently clean the paws with cool water to remove debris. Avoid using ice, as it can damage tissues further. Apply a cold compress or wrap paws in a damp cloth. Contact a veterinarian for further treatment and pain relief. Additional Risks Beyond burns, walking on hot surfaces can lead to heat exhaustion, especially in breeds with thick coats or short snouts. When in Doubt Err on the side of caution. If the weather feels uncomfortably warm for you, it's likely worse for your dog.   For FREE Emergency Alerts and News  -  click here Choose the “Basic” option unless you want Txt alerts during emergencies  

  • 0 DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS.

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    • by Stuart Gunn
    • 15-12-2024
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    From SPCA Canterbury   If you love them, don't leave them.  It's a message we share time and time again, and this year, we're calling on you to help us spread that message further.   Did you know that calls to SPCA about dogs left inside hot cars made up a whopping 11% of all welfare calls last summer? This is a completely preventable issue, and one which is causing hundreds of dogs (often loved pets) to suffer. Here are some quick facts to share with the dog owners in your life: The temperature inside a car can heat to over 50°C in less than 15 minutes.  Parking in the shade and cracking windows does little to help on a warm day. Dogs rely on panting to keep cool, which they can't do in a hot car.  This puts dogs at a high risk of heatstroke - a serious condition for dogs, with a mortality rate between 39%-50%. It is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act to leave a dog in a hot vehicle if they are showing signs of heat stress. You can be fined, and prosecuted.   SPCA has created downloadable resources to help you  Click here  We encourage you to use these - and ask your local businesses to display the posters if they can. Flyers can be kept in your car and handed out as needed. This is a community problem, and one we cannot solve alone. Help us to prevent more tragedies this summer by sharing this post.     On behalf of the animals - thank you            

  • 0 Monday Thunderstorms?

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    • by Stuart Gunn
    • 15-12-2024
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    Atmospheric instability due to the combination of a warm humid airmass in the north, and a cold front and upper cold trough moving northwards over central New Zealand.   There's a moderate risk of thunderstorms for North Island locations with localised heavy rain of 10-25mm/h. There is also a low risk a few of the thunderstorms could be severe with localised downpours of 25-40mm/h (or possibly more). This risk may continue about eastern Bay of Plenty into the night. In the bottom half of the North Island and parts of the South Island, thunderstorms bring localised heavy rain of 10-25mm/h and hail (especially to Hawke's Bay in the evening where hailstones up to 2cm diameter are possible).   Get information hours faster than Facebook. Set up real time email news  click here Choose the “Basic” option, and you’ll also get FREE emergency alerts.

  • 0 Tararua District and Wairarapa Coast Fire restrictions increased

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    • by Stuart Gunn
    • 13-12-2024
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      There are new fire restrictioins and bans for Tararua and Coastal Wairarapa from Today Friday Dec 13th  Click here for details    To get exclusive and hours faster (than Facebook) information and emergency alerts Click Here  

  • 0 Where is it safe to swim this Xmas?

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    • by Stuart Gunn
    • 13-12-2024
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    Are you going to be swimming in the sea, lakes or rivers these coming holidays? This useful tool will keep you safer with daily updates of water quality - Click Here The status of a site can change at a moments notice for a variety of reasons. Save the site to your phones home screen for a quick go to. NZ's National alert service - Lert.Info

  • 0 Fire indices Show How Volitile Some Areas Are.

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    With temps expected to be high in a few places, fire “runaway” is possible especially if there is a breeze. Yesterday’s fire north of Dunsandel appears to be related to a Truck type blowout. The wind at the time was 15-25KPH Please don’t throw cigarettes out car windows, and be extra careful with all fires. – First check if you can actually light a fire wherever you are. This includes ALL fire types - Can I Light A Fire For a list of restrictions around the country click Here   Get information hours faster than Facebook. Set up your real time news  Click Here Choose “Basic” . You’ll also get FREE emergency alerts.

  • 0 Dunsandel Fire Under Control

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    • by Stuart Gunn
    • 12-12-2024
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    What a great job FENZ has done today with the fire just Nth of Dunsandel. From 6 helicopters at one stage to just five. SH1 is open with a little management. Only one structure was lost and a house was saved. Please report fires as soon as you see them. The faster  FENZ can get there the better for all. We have moved away from Facebook so If you're not already getting our alerts/news, check out how we can help you - https://www.lertinfo.co.nz/index.html  You'll get information most others don't .   Near the most active time for the fire

  • 0 Roadside fires close SH1 Sth of Christchurch

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    • by Stuart Gunn
    • 12-12-2024
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    Grass fires near Burnham  Source FENZ 2.45pm update   SH1 is closed between Leeston Dunsandel Rd and Burnham Rd, Burnham. It will be closed for some time.   We have five helicopters in the air and 16 trucks, tankers and support vehicles working on the ground.   Initial update There are multiple grass fires along State Highway 1 south of Burnham. We have eight trucks, tankers and support vehicles on the ground, with more on the way, and four helicopters responding from the air.   Please avoid the area and follow the instructions of our crews if you are already in the area. A section of SH1 is closed south of Burnham while FENZ fight the fire.   Avoid Facebook delays. Set up your real time news and emergency alerts - https://www.lertinfo.co.nz/index.html          

  • 0 Marlborough/Nelson Fire Restrictions Start

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    • by Stuart Gunn
    • 12-12-2024
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      All of the Marlborough District and parts of Nelson have moved to a Restricted fire season as of 8am on Thursday the 12th of December 2024.   All Department of Conservation (PCL) land is already and will remain in a Restricted season.   A very wet spring and start to the summer has resulted in extreme fuel loadings throughout the District and although some areas are still showing green patches we are all well aware of how quick the District can dry out after a period.   Lert Info is monitoring the country daily for fires and will send alerts from https://www.lertinfo.co.nz/    To check if you can light a fire - click here               

  • 0 Two previously controlled fires re-ignite

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    • by Stuart Gunn
    • 11-12-2024
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    The fire ground at Castle Hill, December 11. Photo / Fire and Emergency New Zealand Two previously contained wildfires in the Canterbury region have re-ignited and fire crews have returned to the scenes. FENZ had reports of flare-ups in two different areas of the fire in Bridge Hill, which had grown to about 980ha over the weekend.  They had one fire crew already on site dealing with a few hotspots and they called for an extra four fire appliances to assist with these two flare-ups.. The wildfire near Canterbury's Castle Hill had spread to 980ha on December 6. Photo / Fire and Emergency New Zealand Two helicopters have been dispatched to assist. Fire and Emergency said in a post online the smoke was visible from State Highway 73. If you are driving past, please keep your eyes firmly on the road and not what is happening on the fire ground, they don’t need a crash to attend as well.  Fire and Emergency are also responding to a flare-up of the fire previously contained at Kirwee. There are several trucks attending the fire, and two helicopters will assist. They’re urging people to avoid the area where possible.  Register for our news blogs. They arrive to within minutes Targeted to your location Better visual layout Additionally you will get FREE emergency alerts . Go to https://www.lertinfo.co.nz/ Just choose the basic option. You’re good to go.

  • 0 So, what are the causes of many wildfires?

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    SO... We asked Chat  GPT - "What are the percentages of different causes of wildfire starting in New Zealand"? ANSWER - Wildfires in New Zealand are caused by a variety of factors, both human-induced and natural. While specific percentages can vary year by year, general trends highlight the primary causes. Here's a typical breakdown based on data from recent years: Human-Related Causes (About 99%) Deliberate/Arson (40-50%): Recreational Activities (20-30%): Agricultural Burns/Escape Fires (10-20%): Machinery and Equipment Use (5-10%): Other Negligent Activities (5-10%): Lightning (<1%): Spontaneous Combustion (<1%): Intentional setting of fires is a significant cause of wildfires in New Zealand. This could be people playing with matches. Campfires, fireworks, and other outdoor activities can spark fires, especially during dry conditions. Controlled burns for land clearing or pasture renewal can escape control and turn into wildfires. Sparks or heat from equipment like chainsaws, mowers, or vehicles can ignite vegetation. Discarded cigarettes or unattended barbecue fires. Natural Causes (About 1%) Natural ignition from lightning strikes is rare in New Zealand compared to other countries. Occasional fires can start due to the buildup of heat in organic material, but this is uncommon. Regional and Seasonal Variability Causes and proportions can vary depending on the region and the season. For example, the drier eastern regions of the North and South Islands (e.g., Canterbury, Hawke's Bay) are more prone to agricultural burns escaping during summer. Lert Info has sent about 30 Fire alerts this season already. If you wish to be included should  there is a fire situation in your area CLICK HERE

  • 0 SH5 TAUPO IRONMAN - SAT-SUN, 14-15 DEC

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    • by Stuart Gunn
    • 10-12-2024
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    Due to Taupo hosting the 2024 Ironman World Champs Triathlon event, SH 5 between Wairakei and Reporoa will be closed from 6am to 5pm on both Saturday 14 December and Sunday 15 December for the cycling part of the event. While SH5 is closed, traffic between Taupo and Rotorua will be detoured via SH1 and SH30 through Atiamuri. Drivers should be aware that Broadlands Rd, a common alternative route between Taupo and Rotorua, will also be closed as it is part of the cycle route. Expect an increase in cyclists on SH5 and Broadlands Rd leading up to the event as athletes familiarise themselves with the course. We do expect increased traffic in surrounding areas on the days both before and after the event as people travel to/from Taupo from all directions. Please take care and allow extra time. Become a Lert Member Real time news (email) for your area click here 99% immediate delivery 1hr -2days faster than Facebook. You’ll also get free, targeted emergency/Safety alerts Lert Info is NZ's only private alert service

  • 0 Fire by Permit only for mid-south Canterbury

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    • by Stuart Gunn
    • 10-12-2024
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    From 1.00am Wednesday 11 December 2024 the whole of Mid-South Canterbury district is to be placed in a Restricted Fire Season ( Fire Permits Required).  A reminder that the Geraldine Forest Zone, the Waimate Forest Zone and all Public Conservation Lands are still in a Restricted Fire Season 365 days and permits are still required for open air fires in those areas. Attached is a map of the Mid-South Canterbury district indicating the changes.Please refer to the check  it's alright website for a fire permit. Become a Lert Member and get Lert News sent to you. Real time news (email) for your area click here. 99% immediate delivery . Much faster than Facebook.. You’ll also get free, targeted emergency/Safety alerts. Lert Info is NZ's only private alert service            

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