The Māori Electoral Option in election year
Nau mai, haere mai Welcome to the Electoral Commission’s latest update, keeping you informed about work underway at Te Kaitiaki Take Kōwhiri this election year. In this edition, we will be sharing some key information about the Māori Electoral Option and our...
Emergency Management Plan – do you have one?
Here are some tips to help prepare your whanau/whare for the upcoming severe weather event. Please check on your neighbours, especially kaumatua/kuia, if you are able. In case of power outages: Have a couple of buckets of water on standby for flushing the toilet Keep...
Assistance for Marae within Whangaroa – acting as Hubs – providing safety and accommodation to all in need during upcoming Cyclone
Kia ora e ngā iwi o Te Hiku We hope you are all safe and well as we prepare for the incoming cyclone. Please be advised that the EOC will organise reimbursement for essential supplies for any marae that are operating as a base to support local communities during this...
DoC Ranger – Kerikeri/Pewhairangi/Bay of Islands
Kia ora rā e te whānau, Im just emailing to let you know that the advert will now close on the 19th of April. Plenty of time for whānau to apply using the link below. This is a one‑year, work‑based opportunity with Hēteri-ā-Nuku, designed to nurture and inspire the...
National Weather Update
MetService Severe Weather Watch Issued at 9:45am Tue 7 Apr 2026 Heavy rain for northern parts of both Islands. Possible severe northeast gales for Northland. A subtropical low near Cape Reinga is moving southwest and is expected to reach the northern South Island...
Temp Accom Services/NZCRS – for impacted areas
Morena koutou Some of you may have already received an update from me, please forgive me for repeat follow up. As the weather appears to have caused issues for many of our communities and regions ,yet again, I wanted to make sure to check in. For the latest weather...