NZRT12

14/06/2026

❤️🖤National Volunteer Week 2026

This National Volunteer Week, NZ-RT12 would like to acknowledge and celebrate the thousands of volunteers who dedicate their time, skills, and energy to supporting communities across Aotearoa New
Zealand.

We are especially proud of our own NZ-RT12 volunteers, who commit countless hours to training, responding, and supporting our community throughout the year. Their dedication, professionalism, and willingness to serve embody the true spirit of volunteering.

To every volunteer, wherever and however you serve – thank you. Your contribution strengthens our communities and helps make New Zealand a safer, more connected place.

27/03/2026

Mountain rescue your thing??

26/12/2025

FYI

⚠️UPDATED⚠️

Things are kicking off now, so we've brought the timing forward.

🟡⚡Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued⚡🟡

📍Where: Christchurch, Canterbury Plains, Canterbury High Country, North Otago, Central Otago, Southern Lakes, Dunedin, Clutha, Southland, Fiordland

🕛When: Noon-9pm Saturday 27th

⁉️What: Possible downpours, large hail and lightning strikes. Surface flooding, hazardous driving conditions, and damage from large hail.

⁉️Why: Wicked buoyancy! 🎈

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi - Canterbury & West Coast
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi - Otago & Southland

Get the full Watch information here: http://bit.ly/AllWarnings

20/12/2025

FYI, some big hail stones coming down apparently

🔴Severe Thunderstorm Warning🔴

Area: Selwyn, Waimakariri, Ashburton

More details at: bit.ly/STWarning

Forecast: At 05:45 pm, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near ASHBURTON, WINCHMORE, HINDS, LAURISTON, LONGBEACH, THE ASHBURTON RIVER MOUTH, LOWCLIFFE, TINWALD and WESTERFIELD.

These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast, and are expected to lie near ASHBURTON, RAKAIA, HORORATA, WINCHMORE, LAURISTON, CHERTSEY, TE PIRITA, SEAFIELD, PENDARVES and DROMORE at 06:15 pm and near RAKAIA, SOUTHBRIDGE, DARFIELD, HORORATA, DUNSANDEL, KIRWEE, SELWYN, CHARING CROSS and GREENDALE at 06:45 pm.

These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain and large hail.

15/12/2025

FYI

Find out more information about our recently issued flood warning.

12/12/2025

Merry Christmas everyone!
Last weekend NZRT12 had the opportunity to take part in the Rangiora Santa Parade.
It took a lot of glitter, hard work, and holiday spirit to pull this off — and we were over the moon to receive the award for Best Decorated Float!
A big shout-out to Scott and Vicki Miers from the PTS Group for generously donating the use of a truck and a driver. We appreciate your support of NZRT12 and the community.
Thanks to everyone who waved and cheered us on. We absolutely love this community. Stay safe this festive season, and enjoy precious time with your family and friends.

03/12/2025

Last night we had the privilege of helping out with Toot for Tucker, gathering donations from our amazing community to support local families in need this festive season.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out, waved, tooted, and donated. Your generosity will make a real difference for whānau who could use a little extra support at this time of year. ❤️