Flooding in the North Island - advice for rural people

15 July 2018

Sunday, July 15, 2018

Author: Terri Anderson

IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL 111

Widespread rain has affected much of the Coromandel, Hauraki and the general Waikato region. The Waikato Regional Council floodroom is active https://www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/services/regional-services/regional-hazards-and-emergency-management/flood-room/.

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Mystery Creek Fieldays 2018

Ride with Rural Support

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Mystery Creek Fieldays 2018
Author: WandaLeadbeater
Join us in the Health & Wellbeing Hub at the 2018 Mystery Creek Fieldays.

Challenge your family, friends and workmates in the Rural Race.

Ride for fun, ride to race - either way ride with us
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First winter storm sweeping the country

midday, 10 April 2018

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Author: Terri Anderson

As the winter weather is making itself felt, most recently with tornadoes in Taranaki and Ruapehu, please stay safe and travel only if absolutely necessary.

Treat all lines as live and report power outages to your supplier.

Please ask for assistance if you need it, and keep an eye on your neighbours.

For updates at this stage please refer to https://www.facebook.com/TaranakiCivilDefence/ and https://www.facebook.com/ruapehudc/

Weather updates http://www.metservice.com/national/home.

Pic below of unoccupied home, taken from Ruapehu District Council facebook page.

 

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Summer BBQ: 10 Feb 2018 Glen Murray Hall

No bull - just some free good old fashion fun for everyone!

Friday, January 19, 2018

Summer BBQ: 10 Feb 2018 Glen Murray Hall
Author: WandaLeadbeater
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News & Alerts

Cleaning up after ex-Cyclone Gita

Suggestions for rural communities

Thursday, February 22, 2018

Author: Terri Anderson
After a flood or storm * Continue to listen to your local radio station for civil defence instructions. * Help others if you can, especially people who may require special assistance. * Throw away food and water that has been contaminated by floodwater. * Avoid drinking or preparing food with tap water until you are certain it is not contaminated.  * If a boil water notice...
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Preparing for Gita

Monday, February 19, 2018

Author: Terri Anderson
Forecasting weather is a tricky one. Luckily we have Chris Brandelino from NIWA updating New Zealand on what to expect as of this morning: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/101550169/preparing-for-cyclone-gita  So now's the time to prepare:   Before a flood or storm * Find out from your local council, neighbours, etc, if your property is at risk from flooding...
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Drought tax relief measures

Tax relief and support measures extended to farmers in medium-scale drought areas

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Author: Terri Anderson
https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/tax-relief-drought-affected-farmers https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/further-support-struggling-farmers.   Detail of what may be available can be found on the Work and Income drought page: https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/emergencies/rural-assistance-lower-north-island-and-west-coast-drought-2018.html including Rural...
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Minister O'Connor's update on dry conditions

https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/govt-closely-watching-dry-conditions

Thursday, December 21, 2017

Author: Terri Anderson
Farmers and growers in very dry regions around the country are urged to make plans to get through a summer that has turned hot and dry sooner than usual. Minister for Agriculture and Rural Communities Damien O’Connor said today that the latest information from NIWA and industry bodies makes it clear that while farmers are generally coping through this early dry spell, rain over the...
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One of these things is not like the other

It’s easy to see if there’s a flood or an earthquake, but drought’s an odd one to call. When does a dry spell become a drought?

Friday, December 08, 2017

Author: Terri Anderson
It’s easy to see if there’s a flood or an earthquake, but drought’s an odd one to call. When does a dry spell become a drought? Dry spells and droughts are part of life for many farmers across New Zealand. Farmers monitor their local conditions, plan for dry weather, and make tough decisions early. MPI doesn’t declare droughts, but help to identify if the impacts...
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Dry summer support

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Dry summer support
Author: Marcia
The NIWA drought index measures dry conditions across the country. Their hotspot watch helps identify areas that are getting dry each week. Like all adverse events, a drought is classified as either localised, medium-scale or large-scale. What farmers need to do now Don’t hold out for rain as a reason to delay any decisions you need to make. Make plans and decisions in light of...
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Weather warning - during and after snowstorms

As at 21 July 2017

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Author: Terri Anderson
After snow and ice ​ It's all hands on deck! Call your local Rural Support Trust for free confidential conversations on 0800 787 254 Look after yourself, your family, workers and neighbours. Ask for help and accept it when offered. Ensure stock and domestic animals have water, food, shelter, and are secure. Ensure that all stock injuries are promptly attended...
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