Timalu Ltd

14/09/2026

08/06/2026

🌊⚠️HEAVY SWELL WARNING – TURAKIRAE HEAD to MATAIKONA, CAPE TERAWHITI to TURAKIRAE HEAD 🌊⚠️

Wellington South Coast: From 3am 09 June to 9am 10 June

Wairarapa Coast: From 12am Monday 09 June to 9am Wednesday 10 June

We are expecting impacts from significant swells throughout the day on Tuesday.

The biggest risk period will be 1-2 hours either side of high tide, which will be around 11.30am-12.30pm for most places.

The swells, particularly on Wellington’s south coast, are predicted to be higher than what was experienced when roads were impacted in June 2021. Back then, swells of 6.5m were predicted. Tomorrow, 8m swells are predicted.

Wellington City Council mayor Andrew Little has declared a local State of Emergency for Wellington's Southern and Eastern wards.

Residents of South Coast waterfront properties and those who are concerned about flooding stay somewhere else tonight Monday 8 June. Residents of the South Coast can expect extensive road closures on Tuesday 9 June. WCC is urging residents in affected areas, including pets, be out of properties no later than 9am on Tuesday 9 June.

An Emergency Assistance Centre at Wellington South Baptist church, 284 The Parade, will be open from 9pm Monday 8 June for those who don’t have a place to go tonight.

The inner harbour will also experience swells, although it is not yet known if roads will be impacted.

🛳️ Harbours and coastline:

👉 Stay out of the water and avoid beaches and coastal areas.
👉 Stay out of the harbor area.
👉 These swells could bring debris and surface flooding to roads, especially around high tide.
👉 Take care walking or driving along roads exposed to the sea during this time.

📍If you are in an affected area:

👉 People living close to swell and surf exposed coastlines should be prepared for the possibility of waves flooding roads and leaving debris, with potential for road closures, and potential damage to property.
👉If your home has been impacted by past swell events you should consider self-evacuating tonight before the impacts start tomorrow.
👉If you are planning to stay, prepare a grab bag with supplies relevant to your family in case you have to leave with short notice. You should also be prepared to shelter in place.
Move important items out of harm’s way, particularly if they are in low-lying garages.
👉 Bring pets inside.
👉 Check on neighbours who might need some support.
👉 For road debris or damage contact your local council.
👉 For serious, life safety issues, contact 111.

🚎Transport:

👉 The interisland ferries have been cancelled tomorrow.
👉 The east by west ferry is cancelled until at least 2pm tomorrow.
👉 Prepare for road disruptions, including public transport disruptions.
👉 Visit Metlink for up to date information about public transport, your local council for local roads, and NZTA/Waka Kotahi for State Highway information.

Keep up to date with the latest warning information through the WREMO Facebook () page and website and MetService.

08/04/2026

👏👏🙏🙏
Congratulations Mike.
So well deserved.
An incredible human 👏👏🙏🙏

23/03/2026

fans Live Ocean


One man. 1,000-miles. 90 days. All to ignite New Zealanders around the race for a healthy ocean.
His current mission
Swim4TheOcean.org

Tonight we had the privilege of helping Jono Ridler and his crew come ashore in to Orui after another gruelling day of battling the ocean to raise awareness as he continues down the length of the North Island on his 1,000-mile swim mission, he carries a clear message to decision makers - it's time for Aotearoa New Zealand to make a quick transition away from bottom trawling, with the first priority being an end to bottom trawling on seamounts and other vital marine ecosystems.
What an incredible human, no wetsuit, no fins!!
Go and follow his quest as he swims closer to Wellington, sign the petition, give LiveOcean a follow and make a donation if you can 🙏 Jeff Meredith

23/03/2026

Have you signed yet?

Live Ocean

09/01/2026

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A huge thank you to the wonderful support we received on Wednesday at the annual Riversdale Beach Surf Club Quiz Night.
We are truly humbled by the support of this incredible community.
To those that suppiled prizes, goods and services, a huge thank you. Without these items our auction would not be possible.
And to those that bid and won these prizes, your generosity to our club is overwhelming.
The funds raised, just over $23,000, will go towards our training and development program for new IRB drivers and crewman, an advanced 3 day PHEC( pre hospital emergency care) first aid course for 10 of our senior guards and new storage racking for our rescue equipment and nipper training gear.
Again , many thanks from all of the team

04/01/2026

Miracle at Sea: Dog Found Alive Days After Yacht Capsizes, Still in Life Jacket

In an incredible turn of events, a curly-coat retriever named Rimu has been reunited with her owner after surviving four days at sea following a yacht capsize off Whananaki, Northland on December 30. The yacht overturned in rough conditions near Elizabeth Reef, forcing the skipper into the water — but Rimu, wearing her bright orange life jacket, somehow endured the elements and stayed afloat until she was found alive. 

The dramatic rescue came after frantic search efforts along the rugged Northland coastline. Locals joined in, using drones and scanning rocky headlands in the hopes of spotting the courageous four-legged swimmer. After days of uncertainty and worry, the joyful moment when Rimu was located offered a powerful reminder of resilience and hope. 

Her story has captured hearts nationwide — a testament to the importance of safety gear, the strength of animals, and the community spirit that rallied together when it mattered most.