Kaitāia was scorching across the month, with an average temperature of 21.5C - 2.3C more than normal - and nighttime temperatures only falling to 17.6C on average.
Dargaville was also hot for all of January, with an average average temperature of 21.3C, 2C hotter than normal, and a nighttime minimum of 16.7C.
Purerua in the Bay of Islands was also 20.5C on average, 1.4C hotter than normal, while Whangārei recorded a near-record average maximum temperature of 26.2C.
The night of January 20 proved hot, with Purerua recording its hottest ever minimum temperature of 21C, and near-record minimum temperatures recorded at Kaitāia (21.3C), Kerikeri (21C) and Kaikohe (20.2C).
Police seek info on fatal crash
Northland police are seeking information in relation to a fatal crash involving a car and a pedestrian this week in Matauri Bay, the Far North.
The crash occurred sometime between midnight on Waitangi Day, Tuesday, and 4am on Wednesday, on Matauri Bay Rd, about 350 metres west of Tepene Tablelands Rd in Matauri Bay.
A 35-year-old man died at the scene. Police urge any witnesses to the crash or to related driving prior to the crash, or any person with any information relating to the crash, to call the 105-reporting line quoting the file number 240207/0471. People can also contact Police online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 clicking “Update Report” and reference file number: 240207/0471.
Police are seeking sightings of a silver-coloured Nissan Maxima sedan, registration number BRZ652, that was in the Matauri Bay area around the time of the crash. They also want CCTV footage from cameras covering Matauri Bay Rd, Matauri Beach Rd, Wainui Rd and Te Ngaire Bay.
Lei workshop
Hikurangi Museum is hosting a lei-making workshop on Sunday, from 10am to midday and 2pm to 4pm. Learn to make Hawaiian-style fresh flower leis with Kumu Hula Yue Kaleilani. This workshop is available for children and adults aged 8 and up. Children between 8 and 12 years will need a caregiver to help. The workshop costs $5 per participant and is limited to 12 participants. Contact the Hikurangi Museum at hikurangi.museum@gmail.com.
Person trapped under vehicle
A person became trapped under a heavy vehicle in Ruakākā on Friday. Police assisted Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Hato Hone St John with the incident, which occurred about 2pm at a commercial address. The victim was freed and transported to hospital with moderate injuries.
Adopt a kitten
The Old Packhouse Market in Kerikeri is hosting a pop-up kitten adoption event today from 8.30am to 1pm thanks to Coast to Coast Cat Rescue. People can support the charity by purchasing a furry addition to their family, or some fundraising merchandise. All kittens are desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, registered on NZCAR and come with 42 days of free pet insurance. Coast to Coast Cat Rescue and the kittens will be found in the large gravel carpark near the bouncy castles.
