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Northland District Police are urging people who don’t need to travel on the roads around the district today to stay at home.
The wild weather brought down trees across the roads throughout the Northland District with over 35 weather-related incidents reported to Police. … View moreSTAY HOME IF YOU CAN ...
Northland District Police are urging people who don’t need to travel on the roads around the district today to stay at home.
The wild weather brought down trees across the roads throughout the Northland District with over 35 weather-related incidents reported to Police. This included reports of a tree falling and damaging a home in Kauri, Whangarei.
Police also received reports of several boats breaking free from moorings at Russell and Opua with Police Search and Rescue and Coastguard monitoring these events.
We are expecting further reports of damage and road blockages as people inspect their properties today.
Stay safe.
Northlanders urged to be prepared as Cyclone Dovi causes damage across Northland
As the wild weather continues, Northpower is urging people to be prepared for lengthy outages as its crews work to identify damage across the network, make lines safe and remedy the repairs. The damage is extensive, … View moreNorthlanders urged to be prepared as Cyclone Dovi causes damage across Northland
As the wild weather continues, Northpower is urging people to be prepared for lengthy outages as its crews work to identify damage across the network, make lines safe and remedy the repairs. The damage is extensive, with more reports of damage and lines down coming in throughout the day and continued high winds causing further issues. Crews are patrolling lines to understand the extent of the damage. In many areas trees and vegetation will need to be removed before repairs can begin. Extra resources are being brought in to deal with this event.
Network General Manager Josie Boyd says “We ask that people are patient as our team work in very difficult conditions. We are working hard, but it would be prudent for people who are impacted to plan to have no power all of today and possibly into tomorrow. We will update our website with the latest information on individual outages as it comes to hand.” Mrs Boyd says that safety of our crews and the public are top priority, and the focus at the moment is on making sites safe (particularly where lines are down), prioritising repairs to bring power back on to larger areas and critical sites first.
Cyclone Dovi has made its presence felt across our region overnight.
Damage to the network has been caused by high winds and trees down over lines. Around 5,000 customers across the network are without power early this morning.
Our crews are out across the network this morning assessing the … View moreCyclone Dovi has made its presence felt across our region overnight.
Damage to the network has been caused by high winds and trees down over lines. Around 5,000 customers across the network are without power early this morning.
Our crews are out across the network this morning assessing the damage, and working to restore power when it is safe to do so. We are focussed on restoring power to the larger areas without power, and then will work our way through the damaged network. We expect this could take some time, with high winds expected to continue during the day.
Customers are advised to call us on 0800 104040 if they see anything that looks damaged or unsafe and updates on outages can be found at www.northpower.com....
We thank customers for their patience while our crews work as quickly as they can in the conditions to restore power, and customers affected are reminded to treat all lines and equipment as live at all times.
Northlanders are being encouraged to be prepared for electricity outages as ex tropical cyclone Dovi heads towards New Zealand.
Northpower Network General Manager Josie Boyd says the likelihood of power outages could increase as wet and windy weather persists. “It's important to ensure that … View moreNorthlanders are being encouraged to be prepared for electricity outages as ex tropical cyclone Dovi heads towards New Zealand.
Northpower Network General Manager Josie Boyd says the likelihood of power outages could increase as wet and windy weather persists. “It's important to ensure that you're prepared for storms or other situations that may affect your power supply. People should ensure they have plenty of drinking water and it is worth filling buckets and baths (if you have one) for washing and toilet flushing,” says Mrs. Boyd.
Northpower says people should also keep mobile phones charged and ensure you have a car charger for your devices to ensure you can keep in touch and keep informed.
People should also have a torch handy (they are safer than candles which can be a fire hazard), and have a gas bottle topped up for cooking.
In the case of outages, Northpower will provide regular updates on northpower.com and facebook.com/NorthpowerNZ.
Civil Defence Northland also have good guidelines for being prepared, staying safe and putting together an emergency survival and getaway kit - nrc.govt.nz/civildefence.
Bring 2 cans of food into your local Resene ColorShop and swap them for 1 Resene testpot (60-80ml).
Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks.
By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you bring in 2 cans of … View moreBring 2 cans of food into your local Resene ColorShop and swap them for 1 Resene testpot (60-80ml).
Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks.
By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you bring in 2 cans of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.90 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
So start gathering up those cans and bring them into your local Resene owned ColorShop.
GOOD NEWS 🥳 - Kiwi North and Heritage New Zealand have decided to extend the Tora! Tora! New Zealand! exhibition in the Mim Ringer Gallery until the 14th of March.
This exhibition discusses the little known military camps that were spread all across Northland in WWII. The 70 camps housed the NZ… View moreGOOD NEWS 🥳 - Kiwi North and Heritage New Zealand have decided to extend the Tora! Tora! New Zealand! exhibition in the Mim Ringer Gallery until the 14th of March.
This exhibition discusses the little known military camps that were spread all across Northland in WWII. The 70 camps housed the NZ Home Guard and 1st Division forces along with thousands of U.S. personnel and equipment, preparing to launch their Pacific Campaign.
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We’ve all spent a lot of time at home last year, so many of us are in the same boat when it comes to our high power bills! GULP!
More Kiwis are now working from home, if that's you then it's time to check if you’re on the right power plan. SWITCH, SAVE and SMILE this Summer!
… View moreWe’ve all spent a lot of time at home last year, so many of us are in the same boat when it comes to our high power bills! GULP!
More Kiwis are now working from home, if that's you then it's time to check if you’re on the right power plan. SWITCH, SAVE and SMILE this Summer!
Compare with our help and find the right power plan for your household! It’s easy as!
Visit Power Compare to get yourself a better deal. Our service is free, we’re Kiwis helping Kiwis compare what’s out there across Power, Broadband and Money.
Ngā mihi nui to everyone who has gifted to us through The Good Registry! We’ve now received $4,800 thanks to people gifting with The Good Registry’s charitable registries and gift cards.
You can gift to us through The Good Registry any time of the year - for birthdays, weddings, Christmas, … View moreNgā mihi nui to everyone who has gifted to us through The Good Registry! We’ve now received $4,800 thanks to people gifting with The Good Registry’s charitable registries and gift cards.
You can gift to us through The Good Registry any time of the year - for birthdays, weddings, Christmas, workplace celebrations, baby showers, in-memoriams … any special life moments and milestones.
It’s super easy with gift cards and registries, just click on the link below!
Our February Seniors newsletter is out now. In this issue we announce our Age friendly fund successful recipients, shine a light on the those nominated for the New Years Honours for Services to Seniors and much more. Check it out here: mailchi.mp...
Kia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.
The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured … View moreKia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.
The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured photographs to battle it out. There's a camera up for grabs for our talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!
Cast your vote in the poll below before 12pm, 11 February.
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Peri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.
The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk… View morePeri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.
The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk in this zone and could significantly impact your property! With one of New Zealand’s hottest and driest summers, discover your property’s fire risk and what you can do to reduce it.
We can produce personalised reports for any house on the planet!
Click here to get your property report: https://property-climate-risk-report.co.nz/
Today is Waitangi Day Aotearoa New Zealand! A day to commemorate the signing of New Zealand’s most historic document Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Treaty of Waitangi.
Our National Support office is closed tomorrow but we will be back in the office on Tuesday and look forward to the week ahead.
… View moreToday is Waitangi Day Aotearoa New Zealand! A day to commemorate the signing of New Zealand’s most historic document Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Treaty of Waitangi.
Our National Support office is closed tomorrow but we will be back in the office on Tuesday and look forward to the week ahead.
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