Kubo : Our little house on a hill

15/12/2023

Full bloom

08/12/2023

KAHON at Kubo

14/11/2023

30/10/2023

Morena!

29/10/2023

The season of gorgeous sunsets is back.

04/10/2023

UFO hovering and coming in to land at crater lake.

02/08/2023

Looks like we are isolated from the north.

MANAWATŪ-WHANGANUI - SNOW - FINAL UPDATE 5:25PM, THU 3 AUG

All state highways in the Central North Island have RE-OPENED. Winter driving conditions remain present on SH1 Desert Rd, take extra care.

OPEN WITH CAUTION
• SH1 Rangipo to Waioura (Desert Rd)

OPEN
• SH46 Tongariro to Rangipo
• SH47 National Park to Turangi
• SH4 Tohunga Jnc to Manunui
• All other state highways remain open

This post and our live Highway Conditions Map, journeys.nzta.govt.nz/highway-conditions will be updated with all major developments as we receive them.

Please follow your local council and emergency management pages for additional information.

For more info on weather conditions please visit metservice.com/warnings

Haumarutia tō haere (drive safe) and stay warm.

02/08/2023

Dusting

13/07/2023

Read Now!

30/06/2023

Happy Valley today, looks like all is set for this weekends opening.

17/06/2023

NAKI visible from picnic table at Ameku Road Walkway

16/06/2023

Chilly 🥶-6 degrees at Raetihi today.

12/06/2023

Magical morning

29/05/2023

Gale force wind this morning.

19/05/2023

A small iridescent cloud

18/05/2023

Burning sky

15/05/2023

Walk in the cloud

11/05/2023

Frosty cold mornings are here again.

10/05/2023

Black rain clouds on a sunny day.

07/05/2023

07/05/2023

Far from crowds but as close to nature as you can get, from mountainside adventures to riverside fun, there are days to be spent lingering amidst alpine lake...

16/04/2023

Today’s sunrise and sunset

24/03/2023

Foreboding morning

24/03/2023

https://i.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/110448543/raetihi-bushfire-new-zealands-worst

Nelson's massive wildfire this week may have been a wake up call to many, but this country has seen many far bigger fires over the years, writes Gerard Hindmarsh.

22/03/2023

Foreboding….

27/01/2023

Makotuku Track

We got to spend some time with John Chapman and a passionate bunch of volunteers from the Raetihi Promotions Charitable Trust.Raetihi Promotions Charitable T...

22/01/2023

Red lining

22/12/2022

The elusive “rainbow unicorn”

13/12/2022

Great spot to watch low passing flybys.

08/12/2022

Tumultuous sky

08/12/2022

Informative video for those planning on doing the crossing.

From November to May, trek across a volcanic alpine landscape of dramatic contrasts. From June to October, snow and ice means alpine skills and experience are essential - it's best to go with guide or choose another track.

29/11/2022

Looks like we have no power till past midnight.

17/11/2022

Its just one of those nights

17/11/2022

No filters needed, what you see is what you get.

17/11/2022

An assortment of clouds

15/11/2022

It’s full of stars! - screen grab from Ayla’s panoramic photo.