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Queenstown open for business, state of emergency lifted 25th September 2023 /

Queenstown open for business, state of emergency lifted

Queenstown is open for business following extreme weather and despite the resort’s ongoing drinking water issue.


Video: Wild weather hits DOC network, slash sweeps into upper Queenstown 22nd September 2023 /

Video: Wild weather hits DOC network, slash sweeps into upper Queenstown

Foresty slash was swept into upper Queenstown during the biggest downpour in 24 years, which prompted the declaration of a state of emergency.


Tairāwhiti state of emergency lifted 26th June 2023

Tairāwhiti state of emergency lifted

Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz has lifted the state of emergency across Tairāwhiti.


Tairāwhiti in state of emergency 23rd June 2023

Tairāwhiti in state of emergency

A state of emergency has been declared in Tairāwhiti by Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz.


Govt provides another $25m for cyclone-affected businesses 16th March 2023 /

Govt provides another $25m for cyclone-affected businesses

The government is providing a further $25m in grants to help more businesses in cyclone-affected regions with the clean-up and to get them back up and running. 


Flood recovery grants extended to Waikato businesses 8th March 2023 /

Flood recovery grants extended to Waikato businesses

Waikato businesses are now able to access the $1.42m cyclone and flood recovery support funding administered by Thames Coromandel District Council and allocated by the government.


State of emergency extended for Tairāwhiti, Hawke’s Bay 7th March 2023 /

State of emergency extended for Tairāwhiti, Hawke’s Bay

“In the Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay regions, thousands of people are still unable to return to their homes due to flood damage.”


Grants of up to $40k open for Hawke’s Bay businesses 6th March 2023 /

Grants of up to $40k open for Hawke’s Bay businesses

Applications for up to $40,000 in grants are now open for Hawke’s Bay businesses the have suffered from cyclone Gabrielle.


States of emergency lifted for northern regions 6th March 2023

States of emergency lifted for northern regions

The government has ended the states of national emergency declared on 14 February over the Northland, Auckland, and Waikato Civil Defence Emergency Management Group areas and the Tararua District, Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty confirmed.


Tourists asked to stay away from Tairāwhiti during state of emergency… 1st March 2023 /

Tourists asked to stay away from Tairāwhiti during state of emergency…

Visitors are asked to check with their accommodation providers to confirm operating conditions.


Govt extends national state of emergency… 28th February 2023 /

Govt extends national state of emergency…

The government has extended its state of national emergency across six regions until 7 March in response to the prolonged impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle.


…and launches Cyclone Gabrielle appeal 28th February 2023 /

…and launches Cyclone Gabrielle appeal

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has launched an international fundraising appeal and a special Lotto draw to support the recovery efforts across the North Island impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.


Businesses in cyclone-hit regions eligible for up to $40k 27th February 2023 /

Businesses in cyclone-hit regions eligible for up to $40k

The grants can help businesses impacted due to barriers to customer access, supply chain issues, or the inability to operate as usual due to damage.


Road closures force Auckland – Northland detours 27th February 2023 /

Road closures force Auckland – Northland detours

Travellers between Auckland and Northland are advised to check the status of roads before heading out as key highways remain closed.


More rain warnings for soaked regions 24th February 2023

More rain warnings for soaked regions

MetService has issued an orange heavy rain warning for the soaked Hawke’s Bay as a new weather system moves over the country.


Westpac increases cyclone, flood support to $4m 23rd February 2023 /

Westpac increases cyclone, flood support to $4m

Westpac is increasing its support to $4m for businesses and communities affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and the flooding events.


Govt forms extreme weather committee, Robertson appointed cyclone recovery minister 22nd February 2023 /

Govt forms extreme weather committee, Robertson appointed cyclone recovery minister

The government has assembled a cabinet committee and regional ministerial leads in order to coordinate the government response to Cyclone Gabrielle.


Mixed recovery for Tairāwhiti, Hawke’s Bay operators as floodwaters recede… 21st February 2023

Mixed recovery for Tairāwhiti, Hawke’s Bay operators as floodwaters recede…

Some tourism businesses are re-opening, while others remain closed during the clean-up.


…while lack of water sees southern fire risk grow, prompting DOC to close park 21st February 2023 /

…while lack of water sees southern fire risk grow, prompting DOC to close park

The Department of Conservation has closed Te Papanui Conservation Park near Dunedin due to the fire risk in the area, with further warnings in place for Otago, parts of Southland, and Canterbury.


Public warned away from Gisborne beaches 21st February 2023

Public warned away from Gisborne beaches

People are being warned to stay off the beaches in Gisborne and up the coast as piles of wood and large logs reach up to two metres high in some places.


Govt extends state of national emergency 21st February 2023 /

Govt extends state of national emergency

The government has extended the state of national emergency for a further seven days to support the response to the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.


Hawke’s Bay tourism counts cost of cyclone 20th February 2023 /

Hawke’s Bay tourism counts cost of cyclone

Tourism has largely ground to a halt across large parts of the region but things are improving day by day, says one operator.


Operators suffer as cyclone impacts spread beyond flooded regions 16th February 2023 /

Operators suffer as cyclone impacts spread beyond flooded regions

Significant cancellations have been taken leaving some operators struggling through the summer.


Hawke’s Bay Airport urges travellers to plan before they fly 16th February 2023 /

Hawke’s Bay Airport urges travellers to plan before they fly

Hawke’s Bay Airport is urging all incoming travellers to arrange local ground travel before they fly while phone, power and internet outages continue to affect the region.


“Brutal” time for Coromandel but there is a path ahead – RTO 15th February 2023 /

“Brutal” time for Coromandel but there is a path ahead – RTO

A plan to guide the hard hit destination back to business is already in progress.


Back to Work grants available for flood-hit Auckland businesses 15th February 2023

Back to Work grants available for flood-hit Auckland businesses

Back to Work Grants will this week be available to Auckland businesses impacted by flooding during the region’s anniversary weekend.


Cyclone Gabrielle: National State of Emergency declared 14th February 2023

Cyclone Gabrielle: National State of Emergency declared

It is only the third time in NZ history that a National State of Emergency has been declared.


Cyclone Gabrielle: Around 45,000 travellers affected – Auckland Airport 14th February 2023 /

Cyclone Gabrielle: Around 45,000 travellers affected – Auckland Airport

Cyclone Gabrielle causes major travel disruption but flights are expected to resume this morning.


Westpac extends support for weather-affected businesses 14th February 2023 /

Westpac extends support for weather-affected businesses

Westpac has extended relief options for customers affected by damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.


Cyclone Gabrielle: Air NZ flights to resume flights Tues, warns of rebooking delays 13th February 2023 / /

Cyclone Gabrielle: Air NZ flights to resume flights Tues, warns of rebooking delays

Full flights are causing wait times of up to 20 days for rebookings, but the airline says it is working to speed up the process.


DOC closes facilities across North Island during cyclone 13th February 2023 /

DOC closes facilities across North Island during cyclone

The Department of Conservation has closed all of its facilities across the northern and eastern North Island as Cyclone Gabrielle passes through the country.


States of emergency declared as cyclone hits 13th February 2023 / / / /

States of emergency declared as cyclone hits

Northland has entered a state of emergency as part of its regional response to Cyclone Gabrielle.


Northland state of emergency lifted 1st February 2023

Northland state of emergency lifted

The state of emergency has been lifted for Northland several days earlier than expected.


“Worst January we’ve ever had” – operators struggle with washout… 31st January 2023

“Worst January we’ve ever had” – operators struggle with washout…

Although some tourism businesses up north have managed to carry on despite the difficult conditions.


Sucker trucks, pumps, sandbags: Auckland Airport preps for another downpour 31st January 2023 /

Sucker trucks, pumps, sandbags: Auckland Airport preps for another downpour

Auckland Airport is preparing for more heavy rain this evening with sucker trucks, pumps and more than 600 sandbags positioned around its terminals.


No respite for the north with more heavy rain on the way 30th January 2023

No respite for the north with more heavy rain on the way

More heavy rain is expected across Northland, Auckland north of Orewa, and the Coromandel over the next two days.


Weather event sees event cancellations pile up 30th January 2023 /

Weather event sees event cancellations pile up

A raft of events have been cancelled in the wake of Friday’s flooding and the ongoing poor weather in Auckland and across the North Island.


Aucklanders should take care when travelling – AT 30th January 2023 /

Aucklanders should take care when travelling – AT

Aucklanders should continue to take extra care when they are out and about, Auckland Transport is advising.


Extreme weather impacts lesson in risk planning for operators – Nash 18th January 2023 /

Extreme weather impacts lesson in risk planning for operators – Nash

A wet start to 2023 followed by the impacts of Cyclone Hale has hurt holiday hotspots like Northland, Hawke’s Bay and Coromandel, but government support for affected operators is not in the pipeline.


Snow cleared from southern passes 6th October 2022 /

Snow cleared from southern passes

Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency says it has been able to reopen most Southland and Otago highways after clearing snow.


PM visits Marlborough to help recovery 2nd September 2022

PM visits Marlborough to help recovery

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has visited Marlborough to see first-hand the damage to the region caused by storms and flooding in mid-August.


Water taxi subsidies for Marlborough Sounds 26th August 2022 /

Water taxi subsidies for Marlborough Sounds

Marlborough District Council will offer subsidised water taxi services to visitors, workers and residents around the Marlborough Sounds who were affected by weather damage that caused road washouts and slips last week.


Air NZ cancels 140+ flights after wild weather hits Wellington 22nd July 2022 /

Air NZ cancels 140+ flights after wild weather hits Wellington

It may take several days to return to normal schedules, says the airline.


CIAL to install wind meters at Tarras for weather station 6th April 2022 /

CIAL to install wind meters at Tarras for weather station

Christchurch International Airport will install three solar-powered wind meters at Tarras this week.


Govt provides $175k for Gisborne recovery 25th March 2022

Govt provides $175k for Gisborne recovery

The government is providing $175,000 to help clean up Tairāwhiti Gisborne, following floods and severe storm damage over the last five days.


Gisborne cut off as rising rivers prompt evacuations 24th March 2022

Gisborne cut off as rising rivers prompt evacuations

Evacuations are underway in parts of Gisborne as river levels in the region continue to rise.


Warmest NZ winter on record – NIWA 6th September 2021 /

Warmest NZ winter on record – NIWA

New Zealand has experienced its warmest winter on record, exceeding the previous record set just last year.


Flood damage closes Napier’s Scenic Te Pania Hotel 20th November 2020 /

Flood damage closes Napier’s Scenic Te Pania Hotel

Scenic Hotel Group managing director Brendan Taylor said the situation was “seriously disappointing and comes on top of an already challenging year.”


Snow closes Homer Tunnel, Milford Sound highway 18th September 2020 /

Snow closes Homer Tunnel, Milford Sound highway

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said the avalanche risk was assessed as high.


First buses get into Milford Sound 24th February 2020 /

First buses get into Milford Sound

The first convoys, including visitor buses into Milford Sound Piopiotahi since the torrential rain of just over a fortnight ago, have gone smoothly.