Skip to main content Skip to main navigation Skip to sub pages navigation

Severe thunderstorm warning - Thursday 3 July 2025

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - parts of Waitomo District

Metservice has issued a RED severe thunderstorm warning for part of the Waitomo District.

The thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain.

Impact: Torrential rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous.

Please do not travel if you do not have to, and stay safe and drive to the conditions if you need to travel in this weather.

More information

PLEASE DRIVE SAFE THROUGH AWAKINO GORGE

We are aware that Awakino River is rising quite quickly. If you are travelling along SH3 in the Awakino Gorge, please exercise extreme caution.

Please do not undertake any unnecessary travel, but drive safely and to the conditions if you have to.

.

April

Local Government supports fire services reform

Local Government supports fire services reform

29 Apr 2016

Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) supports the reform announced today by Internal...

LGNZ’s new 2050 work programme addresses the enduring challenges facing New Zealand’s communities

LGNZ’s new 2050 work programme addresses the enduring challenges facing New Zealand’s communities

13 Apr 2016, 5:00 PM

Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) today signalled a significant new work programme to...

Vote2016 highlights the important issues that matter to New Zealanders

Vote2016 highlights the important issues that matter to New Zealanders

13 Apr 2016, 4:00 PM

LGNZ has started a conversation with New Zealand residents about the key issues affecting...

Local government strengthens its climate change policy response

Local government strengthens its climate change policy response

13 Apr 2016

Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) announced at its quarterly media briefing today it...

Local government welcomes Government’s decision on fluoridation

Local government welcomes Government’s decision on fluoridation

12 Apr 2016, 1:47 PM

Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) welcomes the Government’s decision to transfer...