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    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.

    4pm Sunday 12 April

    Cyclone Vaianu Update: 4pm Sunday 13 April
    Conditions across Manawatū have been less severe than initially forecast, with the main impacts expected overnight.
    🔶⚠ Strong winds and rain are still possible, with warnings and watches still in place. Please take care and secure any loose items around your property.
    As many people return to work tomorrow, take extra care on your morning commute. High winds may bring down branches and debris, so please:
    👉drive to the conditions,
    👉allow extra time, and
    👉keep a safe following distance.
    👉Be mindful of any surface flooding and never drive through floodwater.
    For households with a Monday rubbish, recycling or food waste collection, please place your bins kerbside by 7.30am tomorrow morning not tonight.
    We do not anticipate issuing a further Council update tonight. However, if you need to contact us or report damage, please call 06 323 000. For non-urgent reports, you can also use the Antenno app.
    In the event of an emergency, call 111.
    Please take care and look out for your neighbours and wider community.

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    11:45am Sunday 12 April

    Good morning Manawatu 👋
    Here is the latest update:
    💨Winds remain the main risk, with the potential for strong to severe gusts, particularly later today and overnight, along with periods of heavy rain.
    🟡🔶A warning and watch remain in place from MetService New Zealand, as conditions will vary depending on the cyclone’s track.
    While Manawatū looks to be getting off reasonably lightly, our thoughts are with our neighbours to the north who are already feeling the effects.
    It’s important to note that conditions could change later today and overnight, so please stay vigilant.
    In an emergency, call 111.
    To report damage or contact the Council, our lines are open on 06 323 000.

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    6 pm Saturday 11 April

    The sunshine today was making way for stormy skies overnight.

    Manawatu District has a warning and a watch:
    🔶Heavy Rain Warning – Orange
    For the Ruahine Ranges from 3am to 9pm on Sunday

    ⚠️Strong Wind Watch – Yellow
    From the District from 10am Sunday to 6am Monday

    Prepare your household before dark tonight and ensure you have
    👉Secured outdoor furniture and trampolines.
    👉Cleared gutters and drains.
    👉Brought pets inside and moved livestock in low lying areas to paddocks that are safe from floodwaters, landslides, isolated trees, and power lines.
    👉Fully charged your phones and power banks

    For more tips to help you prepare visit: https://www.mwcdem.govt.nz/regional-hazards/storms

    In an emergency call 111.
    To report damage or to contact Council call 06 323 0000.

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    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