Warnings and Alerts

Active warnings and alerts for Manawatū-Whanganui region

• Rāhui at Ahimate Beach

  19 NOV 2024 By SHARED BY HORIZONS REGIONAL COUNCIL

  Please note that mana whenua have put a rāhui in place at this site.  Until further notice no water activities should be carried out here.
• Cyanobacteria Warning

  13 NOV 2024 By HORIZONS REGIONAL COUNCIL

  High counts of potentially -toxic blue-green algae have prompted a public health warning that the lake is unsuitable for recreational use.  Blue–green algae may produce toxins harmful to humans and animals if swallowed, or through contact with skin, such as may occur when swimming, water skiing or k...
• Cliff Hazard - 2022

  1 NOV 2023 By HORIZONS REGIONAL COUNCIL

  Caution: increased cliff hazard risk at this site. Please exercise caution and best judgement when swimming at this location and avoid the area directly underneath the cliff face.
• Caution advised Ōhau at Gladstone Reserve

  1 NOV 2023 By HORIZONS REGIONAL COUNCIL

  Trees at this site are unstable and pose a hazard over the river. Please exercise caution when visiting this site.
• Cliff Hazard

  1 NOV 2023

  CAUTION: Increased cliff hazard risk at the Kererū campground. Exercise caution and best judgement when swimming at this location and avoid the area directly underneath the cliff face. Unstable cliffs at the Kahikatea campground make this spot unsuitable for swimming and we strongly discourage users...