MetService forecast

 

Heavy Rain Warning orange - areas in orange for Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough

Heavy Rain Warnings

Heavy Rain Warning - Orange


Period: 11hrs from 7pm Tue, 18 Apr - 6am Wed, 19 Apr

Area: Tasman west of Motueka

Forecast: Expect 80 to 120 mm of rain in the ranges, and 50 to 80 mm possible nearer the coast. Peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h expected.

Impact: Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.

Issued: 8:31am Tue 18 Apr
Next update: 9:00pm Tue 18 Apr

Heavy Rain Warning - Orange


Period: 13hrs from 8pm Tue, 18 Apr - 9am Wed, 19 Apr

Area: The Richmond and Bryant Ranges, also the Rai Valley area and northern parts of the Marlborough Sounds

Forecast: Expect 80 to 110 mm of rain. Peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h expected.

Impact: Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.

Issued: 8:31am Tue 18 Apr
Next update: 9:00pm Tue 18 Apr

Nelson Regional Forecast

TODAY18 Apr

Scattered rain, becoming widespread and heavy at times about the ranges and Golden Bay from afternoon and elsewhere this evening. Northerlies, strong in exposed places this evening.

Issued 1:35pm Tue 18 Apr

TOMORROW19 Apr

Early rain with heavy falls, easing to isolated showers and fine breaks in the morning. Northerlies, strong in exposed places, easing in the morning.

Issued 11:18am Tue 18 Apr

THURSDAY20 Apr

Partly cloudy, with a few showers developing in the afternoon. Light winds.

Issued 11:55am Tue 18 Apr

MetService Press Release

A large high to the east of the country has moved away, making way for a front to move up the South Island on Tuesday. This front will bring a period of heavy rain and MetService has issued Heavy Rain Watches and Warnings for western and northern parts of the South Island.

Heavy Rain Warnings are in force for the ranges of Westland south of Otira from Tuesday morning, and northwest Tasman from Tuesday afternoon. Heavy Rain Watches are in force for Fiordland from Tuesday morning, the headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers from Tuesday morning, the ranges of Buller and Westland north of Otira from midday Tuesday, and the Richmond and Bryant Ranges, the Rai Valley, and northern parts of the Marlborough Sounds from Tuesday evening.

MetService meteorologist Jessie Owen says, “The front is then expected to bring rain to the lower North Island on Wednesday before it weakens away on Thursday.”

The upper North Island can expect to remain under showery northeasterly conditions throughout the week. This northeasterly wind flow has another effect: it is dragging warm air from the north down over New Zealand giving rise to warmer than average temperatures for this time of year. Most noticeable will be the warm minimum temperatures across the North Island. 

Owen says, “there won’t be any significant cooling between day and night, it will feel quite muggy overnight.” Most North Island minimums will be 5-7°C warmer than average, with many places likely to remain in the high teens overnight. Autumn is typically a very changeable season and it is not uncommon to see both warm and cold outbreaks at this time of year, this will still be a noticeably warm week ahead. If you have already piled up your bed with Winter blankets you’ll be needing to put them away again for a while, the muggy air sticks around until a cold front brings a change of airmass over the weekend.

The east coast of the South Island will be the place to be for outdoor activities this week, once the rain from Tuesday’s front passes through they are in line for a few days of settled weather with temperatures around average for this time of year.

Towards the end of the week an active trough is expected to approach New Zealand, bringing another spell of wet and windy weather. There is a risk of heavy rain and northeasterly gales associated with this system (https://www.metservice.com/warnings/severe-weather-outlook) so make sure you keep up to date with latest forecasts at www.metservice.com

Weather flow Monday to Thursday

MetService

Pigeon Post News Richmond Tasman

POLICE have found missing Richmond man

John missing from Richmond has been found by Police

 Police have just released this statement:

Missing Richmond man located

The man previously reported missing from the Richmond area since yesterday has now been located safe and well. 

Police would like to thank those members of the public who provided information on his whereabouts, which enabled officers to locate him. 

Police Media Centre

Pigeon Post News, Richmond

Police are looking for a missing person - DO YOU KNOW HIS WHEREABOUTS ?

Have you seen John?

Police are appealing for the public's help to find John Doyle.

Have you seen John?

Police are appealing for the public's help to find John Doyle.

He was last seen leaving his residence on Wensley Road, Richmond at around 9am yesterday 12 April 2023.

John was wearing a cream-coloured jacket, black shoes and was using two hiking sticks.

Police and John’s family have concerns for his welfare.

Anyone who has seen John or has information on his whereabouts is urged to call Police on 105, quoting event number P054289384.

Police are still appealing for sightings of John. He was last seen leaving his Richmond home yesterday morning.

Tasman Police 13 April 2023

Pigeon Post News Richmond, Tasman

AUTUMN TANGO in ARROWTOWN - REGISTER FOR THE FESTIVAL NOW!

 

28-30 April 2023     www.autumntango.co.nz

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Welcome tangueros to the second ‘Autumn Tango in Arrowtown’ festival New Zealand

With a theme of autumn colours TANGO LIBRE of Tasman/Nelson is presenting 'Autumn Tango in Arrowtown' a Tango Festival in Central Otago, New Zealand, at the end of April.

The 2nd annual 'AUTUMN TANGO IN ARROWTOWN'  starts on the evening of Friday 28 April and ends on Sunday 30 April 2023, in this splendid autumn New Zealand town Arrowtown.

When you think about autumn in New Zealand, you think about Arrowtown. A charming and quirky town, a delightful gold rush village nestled beside the sparkling Arrow River and below magnificent peaks. In this historic mining town there’s not just the glint of gold in the river, there’s a dazzling display of gold in the leaves as the trees put on a show that’s unsurpassed in this country. A delightful autumn place to hold an Autumn Tango Festival with a theme of wonderful autumn colours.

Autumn colours in the Chinese gold mining settlement Arrowtown NZ photo R Therkleson

Autumn Colours in Buckingham Street Arrowtown. Photo R Therkleson

The festival for two years now has been organised and produced by Mrs Anne-Maree Therkleson, Tango teacher and festival organiser of Tango Libre in Tasman/Nelson.

Anne-Maree says “It’s less than a couple of weeks to go and tangueros are getting excited about dancing again in this beautiful Arrowtown location. Thank you to all those who have already registered, but please register now.”

Anne-Maree Therkleson and her new husband Stevan Polder

“We have just added another Milonga before the Festival begins. Indeed, even more chance to dance, let’s gather together in Frankton on the Thursday night and join a special milonga hosted by the Queenstown Tangueros.”

Thursday 27 April

Te Atamira, Dart House

12 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton, Queenstown

7.30 - 10.30, $15 pp

Tangueros going to the 'Autumn Tango Festival' now have the opportunity of five Milongas to attend, one hosted by Queenstown tangueros and four in the 'Autumn Tango' festival itself.

The festival is mainly held in the Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall built in the 1870’s. You’ll be enchanted by its location within the heritage main street. One Milonga  is held at the special Lake Hayes.

The heritage Main Street Buckingham Street Arrowtown.The Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall where the festival is held is half way down this street.  Photo R Therkleson

One Milonga is held in a wonderful new hall over looking Lake Hayes in full autumn colours. Photo R Therkleson

Anne-Maree said “Registrations are still open. Followers please check that your partner hasn’t already registered with someone else!  Single leaders you can just go ahead and register if you don’t have a partner - don’t worry - I have one for you!”

Check out the website for details and to register for the festival at:

www.autumntango.co.nz 

But there’s more to do in Arrowtown than tango. You can gaze in awe at the many colours of the leaves whilst being enchanted by the heritage main street and the beautiful walking trails. It's a New Zealand treasure!

Have brunch at the many cafes in Arrowtown while looking at the wonderful colours of nature. Photo R Therkleson

Take in the historical beauty of the old gold miners cottages Arrowtown in autumn. Photo R Therkleson

Arrowtown is the perfect place to stay while you're exploring the region. Queenstown is just a few minutes down the road. 

Queenstown Central Otago. Photo R Therkleson

Before the 'Autumn Tango Festival' the 'Arrowtown Autumn Festival' is on from the 20 - 25 April. An action packed 6 days of events for everyone. Now in its 37th year, the festival attracts large numbers of locals and visitors to the beautiful town during one of the most colourful times of year. Check out the website below for more details and the festival programme. 

https://arrowtownautumnfestival.co.nz/ 

Part of the Arrowtown Autumn festival. Arrowtown media photo

Explore the Arrowtown Historical Chinese Settlement, among the autumn trees, to see the early Chinese gold miners homes. When the returns from gold mining declined, many Chinese turned to garden produce for their income. Potatoes, corn, cabbage, peas, gooseberries and strawberries were among the most commonly grown crops in Central Otago.

Arrowtown Chinese Settlement and the story of a remarkable people.

From the late 1860s to the 1880s this was one of many camps and settlements established by Chinese gold seekers in Otago-Southland. By the turn of the century, however, most had been abandoned; their simple dwellings left to decay. Today the restored remains of Arrowtown's Chinese settlement offers a rare glimpse into the life and times of New Zealand's first Chinese immigrants. Photo R Therkleson

The interesting door handle to the above Chinese gold diggers hut lasts to this day. Photo R Therkleson

Anne-Maree finally said “start your holiday with the 'Arrowtown Autumn Festival' then stay on and dance all weekend amongst the splendid autumnal colours and explore the historical features of Arrowtown and the beautiful region of Central Otago! Warmly and in great anticipation of another amazing festival, see you all soon!”

IT IS TIME TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT HERE:

www.autumntango.co.nz 

Further photos:

The Arrow River autumn colours Arrowtown. Arrowtown media photo

Arrowtown in the evening. Photo R Therkleson

Buckingham Street Arrowtown in about 1870s Photo Arrowtown media

Buckingham Street Arrowtown in 1900 Photo Arrowtown media

An aerial view of Arrowtown.  Arrowtown media photo

Pigeon Post News Richmond, Tasman, New Zealand.

Tasman residents you might like to change the time on your clocks tonight

Daylight saving ends in NZ for another year

It is almost time for daylight saving to come to an end, which means you could be getting an extra hour's sleep tomorrow morning.

Here's how to get your head around the changes.

When does daylight saving end in New Zealand?

This year, daylight saving will end at 2am on Sunday, 2 April.

Each year, daylight saving time ends at 2am on the first Sunday of April.

Are the clocks moving forwards or back?

Clocks will be moved back by a hour - which means an extra hour's sleep-in for your Sunday!

When will daylight saving begin in 2023?

For those wanting to get a head start on planning summer picnics, daylight saving will begin again on the first Sunday in October.

Daylight saving time officially starts again for those states participating at 2am on 1 October, 2023.

This is when clocks move forward one hour, to 3am New Zealand Standard Time.

Good night

Pigeon Post News Richmond, Tasman.

Urban Water users restrictions lifted with immediate effect

 

Tasman District Council

30 March, 2023

 Water restrictions have been lifted for residents on council water supplies in Waimea, Wakefield and their rural extensions with immediate effect on Thursday 30 March 

The announcement applies to residents on Council water supplies in Richmond, Brightwater, Hope, Wakefield, Redwood Valley and Māpua / Ruby Bay. 

This also applies to Nelson residents living on Champion Road, the Wakatu Industrial Estate and parts of Saxton Road West, where water is supplied from the Richmond Water Supply Scheme. 

Water users in the affected areas had previously been under Phase A restrictions, prompted by uncertain rain forecasts and Council concerns around exceeding the amount of water it could extract from its intakes.    

However, the measures taken to reduce the level of abstraction in recent weeks had provided the necessary shift beyond the risk area for any exceedance.  

We will continue to monitor water usage and rainfall, so restrictions may be implemented again in the future.
We want to thank everyone for doing their part to conserve water over the summer months.  

Pigeon Post News, Richmond, Tasman.

 

SH6 Rock Removal - March 29 - 30

These boulders fell off the bluff and onto SH6 in July 2022.

Dellows Bluff Rock Removal  -  to stabilise cliff face above SH6

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising all travellers and regular users of SH6 about rock clearing work at Dellows Bluff which had been a problem for years.

The intention is to reduce, as much as possible, the risk of more boulders falling onto the highway and closing the road during blasting works for two night closures.

In a statement, Waka Kotahi said the planned works are set to start Wednesday 29 March and continue on Thursday 30 March between 6pm and 8pm.

Travellers should plan ahead for two night closures from Hinehaka Road to the intersection of SH6/Sh65.

The road will be closed during this time so that contractors can start work on making the cliff face safer and reduce the risks of more boulders falling onto the highway. 

Blasting and rock clearance work will be done removing dangerous rocks and overhangs from the cliff face where previous rock fall happened in July 2022.

The road will be open to all traffic outside of working hours with a temporary speed limit of 50km/h in place.

The maintenance work continues on from last year which saw SH6 at Dellows Bluff reduced to one lane with a  protective container wall between the rock face and the road and with ongoing work to a drop out site near the rockfall.

A protective container wall had been installed at the site of a rockfall at Dellows Bluff, near Murchison, on State Highway 6, which was down to the single lane in the area in 2022.

No detours are available, but Emergency services will have access through the site if required.

Tasman District Council announced to allow extra time for your journey and please be patient while the crews carry out these essential works.

TDC advise that these works may be postponed at short notice due to weather or other unforeseen circumstance and be rescheduled.

Pigeon Post News, Richmond, Tasman.