Stay safe in the wintry blast
Stay safe in the wintry blast
Winter is well and truly upon us and, with snow and heavy rain already arrived or forecast around the country, we all need to take extra care.
Road conditions particularly may be treacherous, so listen out for warnings. If you're out and about, drive to the conditions - or don't drive at all if you don't feel it's safe. Whatever you need to do isn't more important than your life.
Take care if you're in the great outdoors - our Search and Rescue teams do a fantastic job but try not to put them to the test.
Have a safe and enjoyable weekend - and go the Hurricanes!
Thanks to Senior Constable Bruce Dow, of Oamaru (hoar frost on rose hips), and Constable Mark Chivers, of Taumarunui (snowy Ngauruhoe and Tongariro), for the suitably wintry photos.