Cyclone Vaianu Updates
Cyclone Vaianu is currently tracking to impact the Manawatū District from Sunday through to Monday. The District is currently in a strong wind watch.
4:30pm Friday 10 April
Cyclone Vaianu is currently tracking to impact the Manawatū District from Sunday through to Monday. The District is currently in a strong wind watch not warning.
Our Civil Defence teams are on call throughout the weekend and will continue to update our channels as we know more or if the situation changes.
We strongly encourage you to prepare you and your households in advance of Sunday. This includes:
- Securing outdoor furniture and trampolines.
- Clearing gutters and drains.
- Bringing pets inside and moving livestock in low lying areas to paddocks that are safe from floodwaters, landslides, isolated trees, and power lines.
- Charging phones and devices.
- Staying away from areas at risk of slips.
- Staying out of the water and away from beaches.
- Being prepared to move to higher ground if needed.
To learn more on how to prepare visit: Manawatū Whanganui Civil Defence Emergency Management