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13/02/2026

‼️South Waikato and Ōtorohanga under Severe Weather Warning RED‼️
***Update 7.40pm, Friday 13 February - Severe Weather Warning RED – South Waikato and Ōtorohanga 13 February 2026.

MetService has issued a RED warning for South Waikato and Ōtorohanga, valid from 7pm to 12 midnight.

Stay inside. Don't drive unless absolutely necessary.

Landslips:

Be on the look out for the following signs:

small slips, rock falls and subsidence at the bottom of slopes
sticking doors and window frames
gaps where frames are not fitting properly
outside fixtures such as steps, decks, and verandas moving or tilting away from the rest of the house
new cracks or bulges on the ground, road, footpath, retaining walls and other hard surfaces
tilting trees, retaining walls or fences
Flooding:

Rivers, banks, and streams can rise rapidly
Do not attempt to drive, swim, or walk through flood waters
Be prepared to evacuate and keep your grab bag near. Listen to emergency services and local Civil Defence authorities. Follow any instructions about evacuation of your area. Self-evacuate if you feel unsafe.
Move pets to a safe place and move stock to higher ground. If you have to leave, take your pets with you. If it’s not safe for you, it’s not safe for them.
Turn off water, electricity and gas if advised to.
Move valuable and dangerous items as high above the floor as possible. This includes electrical equipment and chemicals. Use watertight containers to store important items.
Lift curtains, rugs and bedding off the floor.
Check on your neighbours and anyone who may need your help.
Get ready

Storms — Get Ready (NZ Civil Defence) — Emergency preparedness in New Zealand ***

📍***update 7.30pm, Friday 13 February MetService New Zealand has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning RED for South Waikato and Ōtorohanga and an Emergency Mobile Alert has been issued for these areas.
Heavy rainfall is expected and extreme caution is advised. Streams and rivers can rise rapidly and also cause flash and surface flooding. This can make driving extremely hazardous. Stay off the roads if possible.

❗️Do not attempt to swim, walk, or drive through flood waters. if you are asked to evacuate, do so immediately.***

https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home
https://www.waikatocivildefence.govt.nz/

📍***update 4.40pm, Friday 13 February -Severe Thunderstorm Warning RED! South Waikato, Waipa, Waitomo, Taupō, Ōtorohanga and Rotorua.

Very heavy rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous.
Do not attempt to drive, swim, or walk through flood waters. ***

https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home for more information.


Heads up Waikato,

Further to our post this morning, MetService New Zealand have issued a Heavy Rain Warning - Orange for Coromandel Penninsula valid from 10.30am until 10am tomorrow, Saturday 14 February.

We're expecting 120mm to 150mm of rain, with the chance of 200mm in localised areas if downpours occur. Intensities of 20mm to 25mm per hour are likely, but there is the chance of downpours with 25mm to 40mm per hour.

📍Severe weather can cause flooding, landslides, and dangerous travel conditions. Stay safe - don’t take any chances.

Your observations play an important role in noticing and advising of any land instability.

👀 Here’s what to watch out for:
👉🏼 Small slips, rock falls, and sinking land at the bottom of slopes
👉🏼 Sticking doors and window frames, which may mean the land is slowly moving under the building
👉🏼 Gaps where window frames are not fitting properly
👉🏼Steps, decks, and verandas moving or tilting away from the rest of the building
👉🏼New cracks or bulges on the ground, road, footpath, retaining walls and other hard surfaces
👉🏼Tilting trees, retaining walls, or fences
If you’re in the path of the landslide, get out quickly. 🏃‍♀️💨
Evacuate if the building you are in is in danger. ⚠️

Prepare for severe weather at:
waikatoregion.govt.nz/flood-room/
getready.govt.nz/emergency/storms
metservice.com/ - download the MetService New Zealand app to get notifications direct to your phone.

13/02/2026

Kia Ora Katoa ⚠️ please be vigilant and stay safe. Follow the weather updates for your rohe via MetService New Zealand or your local council. Contact your local civil defence branch if you are in an emergency.

⚠️Severe Thunderstorm Warning ⚠️
MetService - Waikato region rural update

Area: South Waikato, Waikato, Waipa, Taupo, Otorohanga and Rotorua

Forecast: At 07:00 pm, MetService weather radar detected a line of severe thunderstorms lying from PIRONGIA MOUNTAIN to HODDERVILLE to BROADLANDS.

This line of severe thunderstorms is moving towards the south, and is expected to lie from PIRONGIA MOUNTAIN to WAIPAPA to BROADLANDS at 07:30 pm and from NGUTUNUI to WAIPAPA at 08:00 pm.

These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain.
Impact: Very heavy rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous.

➡️ Flood Room: www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/flood-room
➡️ Get Ready - Landslides: https://getready.govt.nz/emergency/landslid

Landslides can happen without warning. Find out what to do before, during and after a landslide.

12/02/2026

Join our Hamilton Rongoā of Kākahu Workshop happening in March! ⬅

👕We have our upcoming Rongoā of Kākahu Workshop happening in Kirikiriroa next month!

LINK HERE: https://forms.monday.com/forms/fd05b63cde53d43a445889781091a629?r=apse2

These are engaging and creative workshops hosted by style expert and social impact advocate Tuihana Ohia.

✔️Date: Friday 20th March 2026

✅Venue: Hamilton East, Hamilton 3216 - You will receive the address on confirmation of your registration

➡Time: 5pm - 7:30pm

We’re honoured to be working with the incredible Tuihana Ohia — a respected facilitator, social impact advocate, and social media influencer — who brings her own lived experience and deep cultural grounding to this kaupapa.

This workshop is her unique creation, designed to uplift wāhine through the healing practice of adornment using sustainable and preloved kākahu.

What to expect:
• A safe, empowering space to reconnect with your identity and hauora
• Styling as rongoā — where kākahu become carriers of story, healing, and mana
• A focus on sustainability, tikanga, collective wellbeing, connection, and inspiration.

If you’re a wahine, registered on the Maniapoto membership register and eager to express your inner fashion, style and taste then register by clicking on the form below.

More info: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:ap:96420848-1018-4ec8-a567-23bd1c27e4ca

12/02/2026

Tēnā koutou e te whānau!

🎒📚We’re excited to announce that School Starter Pack applications are now LIVE in Kākaho!
These packs are here to support our tamariki as they take their first steps into kura.

✅What’s in the pack?
• Backpack
• Lunch bag
• Drink bottle
• Set of Ngā Tamariki o Rereahu books

✅Who can apply?
Parents or caregivers can apply on behalf of their tamaiti who is:
• Aged 4.5–5.5 years
• Fully registered as a Maniapoto member
• Living in Aotearoa
• If your tamaiti’s ID isn’t already on their membership record, you’ll need to provide this before we can approve the application.

✅Apply now in Kākaho
Parents/caregivers can log in to Kākaho and complete the School Starter Pack form. Need help? Get in touch on 0800 668 285 OR tribalregister@tnn.co.nz

10/02/2026

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Join us to grow, work, and thrive as part of Te Kawau Rukuroa, our 2050 strategy 🛠

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Our first intake for 2026 starts in March!

Register your interest HERE: https://forms.monday.com/forms/e4964f3b2403cf63fe22f22cfefd143a?r=apse2

05/02/2026

Kia Ora katoa!👷

We are excited to open expressions of interest for our Certificate in Construction Pre-Trade (High Work) Level 3, in partnership with Vertical Horizonz New Zealand.

✅This program is open to all registered Maniapoto iwi members and aims to support our iwi members to work, grow and thrive as part of Te Kawau Rukuroa, the 2050 iwi vision.

🛠Limited spaces are available, register your interest via the link below!

REGISTER: https://forms.monday.com/forms/e4964f3b2403cf63fe22f22cfefd143a?r=apse2

Check out our YouTube video HERE [https://youtu.be/QJKNrujfDPo] for more information!

02/02/2026

🟢Kia Ora Katoa!

Our Whare Hoko merchandise is available up and ready for you to get your hands on some cool kākahu!

➡Head to www.wharehoko.com to check out all our styles and more!

30/01/2026

☀️Register for Rongoā of Kākahu Workshop #2 - Sustainable Fashion Workshop – Coming up!

-UPDATE: Link has been updated e te iwi

Key info :
➡Workshops are open to all registered members on the Maniapoto membership register
➡Priority will be given to expecting māmā and māmā with tamariki 5 and under
➡There are only 20 spots, so get in quick to secure a spot!
To register to attend, follow the link to complete the registration form and secure a place. LINK: https://forms.monday.com/forms/78ccb94236c3f3ebff021e63577ca9c1?r=apse2

28/01/2026

Join the Te Nehenehenui Everyday Health Plan - Specsavers Offer 🤓

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We don't want any of our kaumātua to miss out, because at the end of the day, that's exactly what this health insurance represents – looking after our whānau.

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Need your Maniapoto Membership Number? Call 0800 668 285

23/01/2026

Kia haumaru e te iwi! 🌊SIGNIFICANT WAVE EVENT: WEST COAST🌊

🌊 SIGNIFICANT WAVE EVENT: WEST COAST🌊

📍 Port Waikato
📍 Mōkau
📍 Waikato region west coast

A significant swell event (high energy waves) is forecast from Saturday and into Sunday, along with elevated water levels. This wave event is big, even for the west coast, with forecast swell over 5 metres and maximum wave height over 10 metres possible.

Peak waves are due around high tide Saturday (2pm), and will slowly recede over the following two days. The potential for coastal erosion and inundation will present over high tide periods from Saturday 2pm to possibly Monday. Inundation levels with harbour areas close to the entrances may be close to king tide levels, but may include ‘surges’ that could raise water levels for short periods.

The wave event may exacerbate areas already prone to coastal erosion, such as Port Waikato and Mōkau. Other areas along our region's west coast may also see erosion and inundation impacts.

➡️ www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/flood-room

Waikato District Council, Ōtorohanga District Council, Waitomo District Council, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Ministry for Primary Industries, Te Nehenehenui

22/01/2026

🌟Rongoā of Kākahu Workshop #2 - Sustainable Fashion Workshop – Coming up!

These are creative and fun-filled workshops hosted by Tuihana Ōhia (Ngāi te rangi, Ngāti Pukenga, Te Arawa), bringing with her a stack of tips and tricks from working in the fashion and sustainability space to help Maniapoto whānau harness their inner style and identity with pride!

Key info :
➡Workshops are open to all registered members on the Maniapoto membership register
➡Priority will be given to expecting māmā and māmā with tamariki 5 and under
➡There are only 20 spots, so get in quick to secure a spot!

To register to attend, follow the link to complete the registration form and secure a place. LINK: https://forms.monday.com/forms/78ccb94236c3f3ebff021e63577ca9c1?r=apse2

22/01/2026

⚠️Kia tūpato, kia mataara e te iwi

With the serious weather warnings and widespread damage impacting parts of the country, please keep up to date with the information from Civil Defence with key tips to keep yourself safe:

https://www.civildefence.govt.nz

In the case you are in danger or in need of help, please contact your local Civil Defence branch or dial 111 in the case of emergency.

There is further useful information here from NEMA regarding landslides and how to keep you and your whānau safe:

Landslides can happen without warning. Find out what to do before, during and after a landslide.