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Issued at 9:52am Wed 3 Dec 2025

Heavy rain and possible severe gales for central and northern New Zealand and the Chatham Islands

An active low pressure system over central and northern New Zealand today is expected to move to the east of the country on Thursday, and pass eastwards close to the Chatham Islands Thursday night and early Friday morning. The system is expected to bring heavy rain with thunderstorms and localised downpours, also strong winds.

Warnings and Watches for rain and wind are in force.

People are advised to keep up to date with latest forecasts.


Heavy Rain Watch 

Area: Northland
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As the weather improves, we are seeing a noticeable rise in recreational vessel activity on the harbour. This trend is expected to continue steadily into the summer months.

👀 Stay Alert on the Water All crews are reminded to maintain a vigilant lookout at all times. This includes:

• Using radar effectively
• Slowing down when visibility is limited or traffic is heavy
• Planning transit times to and from PBG with increased caution

🛶 Watch for Small Craft Please be especially mindful of kayaks, paddleboards, and other small vessels. These may be difficult to detect on radar and require extra attention.

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