Space Weather Warnings in New Zealand
Space Weather Warnings for New Zealand (Australasia) come from MetService, National Emergency Management Agency, GeoNet. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Wellington.
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At a glance
- countryNew Zealand · Oceania
- reference cityWellington (-41.29, 174.78)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number111
- risk profileearthquake, volcano, tsunami, storm, flood, landslide, wildfire, coastal
What counts as a space weather warnings
Space weather warnings describe solar flares, geomagnetic storms and radiation storms that can disturb satellites, GNSS positioning, high-frequency radio and power grids, and that produce aurora at unusually low latitudes. NOAA SWPC rates geomagnetic storms from G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme).
Who issues space weather warnings in New Zealand
- meteoMetService
- civilNational Emergency Management Agency
- seismicGeoNet
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in New Zealand
- Expect degraded GPS accuracy during a strong geomagnetic storm.
- Protect critical infrastructure and expect HF radio outages on the sunlit side.
- Aurora can be visible far from the polar circle during G3 and above.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for New Zealand: NOAA SWPC, ESA Space Weather, national geophysical institutes, ICAO space weather advisories. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues space weather warnings in New Zealand?
MetService, National Emergency Management Agency, GeoNet. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in New Zealand?
The primary emergency number is 111. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live space weather warnings for New Zealand?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Wellington from NOAA SWPC, ESA Space Weather, national geophysical institutes, ICAO space weather advisories. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for New Zealand
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Wildfire Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Earthquake Alerts
- Volcano Alerts
Space Weather Warnings in nearby countries
Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.