Severe weather warning issued by MetService - a cold end to the holidays!
Heavy rain for northwest Nelson, severe gales for Marlborough, Wellington and Taranaki and heavy snow for Canterbury and Marlborough. A deep low is expected to move east across central New Zealand overnight Thursday.
A front is expected to move east across New Zealand today and during Friday morning bringing a burst of heavy rain to many areas. The heaviest falls are expected in northwest Nelson where a heavy rain warning is now in force.
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.
Valid: 13 hours from 9:00am to 10:00pm Thursday
Forecast: Expect a further 60 to 80mm to accumulate during this time, especially about the ranges, in addition to rain that has already accumulated. Peak intensitites of 10 to 20mm per hour.
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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8.6% Yes! New Year, New Me
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22.9% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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68.6% Nah - not for me
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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78.7% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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21.3% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
Poll: Have you had a chance to gorge yourself on your summer berries?
🍓 The Press has reported on some great news for Nelson!
Even with the unpredictable spring weather, this year’s strawberry crop is looking amazing — one of the biggest harvests in the past five to six years!
Have you had a chance to dive into those juicy summer berries yet? 😋
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66.7% YES!
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11.1% Not yet
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22.2% Strawberries are not my favourite
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