Daylight saving officially ceases 0200 6/4/25. Please put your clocks etc BACK one hour prior to going to bed Saturday night.
Daylight saving officially ceases 0200 6/4/25. Please put your clocks etc BACK one hour prior to going to bed Saturday night.
MetService Severe Weather Warning
Issued at 9:45am Thu 3 Apr 2025
Heavy rain for northern and western parts of both Islands, and northerly gales for parts of central New Zealand
A complex trough accompanied by a strong moist northerly flow moves east across the country Thursday afternoon and Friday. This system is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds, with the heaviest rain expected to affect northern parts of the South Island. This could be a significant rain event for the Tasman/Nelson districts, and there is a chance that warnings in the area could be upgraded to Red.
Warnings and Watches are in force for heavy rain and strong winds.
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The Northland Tsunami Siren Network will be tested at the start of Daylight Savings on Sunday 6 April 2025 at 10.00hrs for around 1 minute.
Public information is underway, which includes public newspaper notices, radio advertising and the use of social media.
This test will be the first test of the newly upgraded sirens. They will be monitored remotely for any faults. The old sirens will not be activated but remain as a backup as we test the new system.
Other info:
Dear Team
As you are aware, the company has invested in iPads and other electronic devices, including charging cables and blocks, to enhance productivity across our operations. However, it has come to our attention that several of the charging accessories compatible with iPads, iPhones, and other Apple products, frequently go missing.
This presents a challenge, as devices are often returned with flat batteries, making it difficult to use them effectively. Over the past several months, the company has had to purchase multiple replacement charging cables and blocks. While this may seem like a small expense, it is still an unnecessary and avoidable cost.
All equipment provided by the company, regardless of size or value, is considered company property. The taking or… more
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CTS have recently provided guidelines to clarify mobile device usage. The guidelines specifically pertain to non-intrinsically safe mobile devices, which may pose an ignition risk. Intrinsically safe (IS) devices like radios and PGM units are excluded and governed by existing site standards.
To use a non-IS mobile device without a work permit, the following conditions must be met:
The device must have an IP68 (water/dust resistant) rating or higher
Attached is information from the Northland District Health Board regarding the exotic mosquito Culex Pi[iens Complex.
Simple things we can all do to help keep them out of NZ……
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