Whanganui Archives » Community Alerts

Whanganui News & Alerts

December 15, 2021

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Area: Wanganui, Manawatu, Tararua, Kapiti-Horowhenua, Wairarapa, Wellington

Period: 7hrs 30min from 12:30pm – 8pm Wed, 15 Dec

Forecast: This afternoon and early evening warm temperatures and moisture at low levels combined with cooling aloft are likely to bring unstable conditions and thunderstorms to the lower North Island.

From Whanganui to Wellington and also Wairarapa including the Tararua District there is a risk of Severe thunderstorms bringing downpours with rainfall rates of 25 to 40 mm/h. Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and/or flash flooding, especially about low-lying areas such as streams, rivers or narrow valleys, and may also lead to slips.

Issued: 8:06am Wed, 15 Dec
Next update: 8pm Wed, 15 Dec

Note: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. People in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and monitor for possible Severe Thunderstorm Warnings.

For information on preparing for and keeping safe during a storm, see the Civil Defence Get Ready website

October 4, 2021

Ministry of Health Waikato, Palmerston North cases update

All initial tests from household members of COVID-19 cases in Hamilton East and Palmerston North have this afternoon returned negative results.

Results were received for two household members of the Auckland-based truck driver who is isolating in Palmerston North, and eight household members from the case in Hamilton East.

The results of three household members of the Raglan case, who have now all been moved to an Auckland quarantine facility, are expected back later tonight and will be announced tomorrow.

September 27, 2021

Covid 19 Symptoms

If you develop symptoms of Covid – 19 you need to get a test

May 24, 2021

#COVID19vaccines #protectourwhakapapa #COVID19vaccinerollout

We have come a long way in protecting our whānau from Covid-19, lets keep going! Are you are aged 65+, do you have underlying health conditions or a disability, are you Māori or Pasifika 50+ with underlying health conditions and are you their whānau living with them? If so, you are now eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine!!
Read More >

March 29, 2021

COVID19 Get the Facts

You may have seen some differing views on Whanganui’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, and it’s important to know that what you’re reading is accurate and reliable. Here’s 5 tips to help you make sure what you read online is from a reliable source:

March 17, 2021

Protect against measles – get immunised today!

Become a Guardian of the Future by getting immunised against measles. Not only will you be protecting yourself against a disease that’s even more contagious than COVID-19, you’ll also be protecting your whānau, your community, and future generations from harm.

March 5, 2021

Water Skills for Life is the essential beginning for lifelong water safety

Water Skills For Life was developed for children in Years 1 – 8 to learn water safety. It establishes broad fundamental competencies for life-long water safety.

March 5, 2021

National Warning: Tsunami Threat. Immediate evacuation required.

National Warning: Tsunami Threat. Immediate evacuation required in the following areas under threat. Friday 5 Mar – last updated 8:45 am *** THIS IS THE THIRD EARTHQUAKE THIS MORNING *** A Tsunami Warning has been issued following the M8.0 earthquake north-east of New Zealand near KERMADEC ISLANDS REGION.

February 19, 2021

Youth Committee membership is open

Whanganui Youth Committee is recruiting now! This is a great experience for young people who want to represent other young people and make a difference on the issues they care about.

February 17, 2021

Whanganui’s velodrome is closing until further notice

Whanganui’s velodrome is closing until further notice due to concerns about the deterioration of the track.

The Community ALERTS Directory appears as a banner on electronic emails and notices circulated by schools using the School-links communication platform.

Submit your community organisation’s latest news item or alert

DISCLAIMER: While we have made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this directory has been obtained from reliable sources, Solvam Corporation is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information. All news, alerts and organization contact information on this site is provided by contributors external to Solvam Corporation. We offer no guarantee of completeness, accuracy or timeliness. Certain links on this site connect to other websites maintained by third parties over whom Solvam Corporation has no control. Solvam Corporation makes no representations as to the accuracy or any other aspect of information contained in other websites.