Useful things

Helpful resources

Tsunami Maps

Check out our Tsunami Map and take note of the evacuation zones. This link also has useful information on what to do in the event of a long or strong earthquake close to our shores.

Weather

Check out what the weather is doing in your part of the region by keeping up to date with the latest information from MetService. MetService will also show you if there are any weather warnings coming our way.

www.metservice.com/national/home

River heights

For up to date rainfall and river flow data check out the Environment Southland’s Flood and Water Level Information website.

http://envdata.es.govt.nz/index.aspx

Power outages

For up to date information regarding power supply and outages, visit Powernet’s website.

http://www.powernet.co.nz/your-power-supply/power-outages/

Roads

New Zealand Transport Agency

Keep an eye on the latest road information by keeping up to date with road closures in your area.

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic-and-travel-information

“On the Move” is a fully customisable travel information service that provides information to travellers prior to their journey and about road and driving conditions, incidents and road works taking place on New Zealand’s state highways.

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic-and-travel-information/on-the-move

Automobile Association Traveller

AA Traveller displays current traffic information as well as incidents and other journey information.

https://www.aa.co.nz/travel/places/

Geonet (Earthquake information)

Be informed about the latest earthquake information.

http://www.geonet.org.nz/

Radio stations

Local radio stations to listen to during an emergency