Pursuant to section 68 of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002, I, Michael Trevor David Ford, declare that a state of local emergency exists in the Manawatu District owing to severe weather – red weather alert.

The state of local emergency comes into force immediately on the making of this declaration and expires seven days after the time and date on which it comes into force (unless extended or terminated at an earlier time).

Declared by: Michael Trevor David Ford.

Designation: Mayor of the district for which the state of local emergency is declared.

Time and Date of Declaration: 5.46pm on Sunday, 15 February 2026.