'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for north
Power cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.
Asset returns decreased and half the iwi reported financial losses.
High volume of lightning strikes recorded, sparking two fires on the West Coast.
The funding is a significant contribution towards project's design and construction.
Staffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.
Psychologists say marking the day respectfully can be encouraging for those struggling.
Kawerau in the Bay of Plenty was the hottest town on Monday, hitting 31.7C.
NZTA warned motorists against driving due to the risk of surface flooding.
Civil Defence urges Coasters to prepare for rain; Te Whatu Ora warns Christchurch of heat.
MetService is predicting up to 800mm of rain for some areas.
“It’s the worst one I’ve suffered by a long, long shot and I’ve been farming since 1988."
The floods hit the region on Christmas Day, destroying about 1400 homes.
Parts of Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia face extreme temperatures.