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10:00 AM Fri 10 April 2026

Manawatu-Whanganui Emergency Management urges residents and visitors to be ready for Cyclone Vaianu

People in the Manawatū-Whanganui Region should take steps to prepare for Cyclone Vaianu, which is forecast to impact the region on Sunday.

12:00 AM Wed 18 February 2026

State of emergency for Manawatū-Whanganui Region terminated

The state of emergency for the entire Manawatū-Whanganui Region has been terminated from 5:00pm, Wednesday 18 February, as the response transitions to recovery.

12:00 AM Sun 15 February 2026

Heavy rainfall forecast for Horizons Region from Sunday afternoon

People should make preparations in advance of heavy rain and winds which are forecast to affect the region from Sunday afternoon.

12:00 AM Sun 15 February 2026

State of emergency declared in Tararua District

A red weather alert has been issued for parts of Ruapehu, Manawatū and Rangitīkei.

12:00 AM Fri 13 February 2026

Manawatū-Whanganui Emergency Management Group preparing for weekend weather

We are making preparations ahead of this weekend, with a weather system forecast to impact the region.

12:00 AM Wed 21 January 2026

Manawatū-Whanganui Emergency Management Group urges people to prepare for upcoming weather

Manawatū-Whanganui Emergency Management Group is asking people in the region to be prepared for the possible impacts of the weather event heading towards Aotearoa New Zealand.

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