Weather Event

Council has activated its emergency response team and is closely monitoring river levels. Heavy rain, rising rivers, slips, flooding, strong winds, and power outages are likely.

Please take this seriously and prepare now, while there is still daylight. Make sure your devices are charged and you have a battery-powered radio handy to listen to news updates should you need it.

You will receive the wind and rain first.  This is modelled to arrive overnight.

This may impact your morning commute and throughout the day tomorrow.

Makino Spillway gates will be closed at 9pm tonight to protect Feilding from highwaters in the Makino Stream.  Please follow the MDC Facebook page for updates.

Tangimoana residents, the river peak is expected midday tomorrow (Monday 16).  Please follow the MDC Facebook page for updates.

Move items away from areas of your property that usually flood.

Clear gutters and drains where it is safe to do so.

Bring inside anything that could be lifted by strong winds, or tie it down securely.

Bring pets inside where possible.

Charge phones and devices.

Stay away from areas at risk of slips.

Move livestock in low lying areas to paddocks that are safe from floodwaters, landslides, isolated trees, and power lines.

If a landslide occurs, keep well clear - further movement can happen without warning.

Stay out of the water and away from beaches.

Be prepared to move to higher ground if needed.

Secure boats and trailers properly.

Please take the time to check in on friends, whānau and neighbours. Call 111 if life is in danger.

Follow Manawatū District Council and Civil Defence Manawatū Whanganui to stay up to date.