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In my 20 years of broadcasting,I have never experienced the amount of interest from the public at large, in regards to the weather

Phonecalls,emails,texts,pics of the snow etc have been inundating the station for about 7-10 days now.
A number have been from those in outlying rural areas still without power and seeking more information

Tony,your wealth of knowledge regarding the weather is a godsend and it was great to have a chat today and keep informed with your posts on here too.I believe it is important to advise the public of any potential severe weather and your guidance has been excellent

...and if the developments hold true for later in the week, I'm sure the interest from the public at large will continue higher yet!

Weathermad wrote:In my 20 years of broadcasting,I have never experienced the amount of interest from the public at large, in regards to the weather

Phonecalls,emails,texts,pics of the snow etc have been inundating the station for about 7-10 days now....

God bless the Internet.

got to see tony t on TV1 news briefly 2 nite...

In my 20 years of broadcasting,I have never experienced the amount of interest from the public at large, in regards to the weather

What station are you with Weathermad?

Yes good one Tony....1st story in!!!

Newstalk ZB in Chch

Blink and you'd have missed it though, took 40 mins out of my day for that!

The trouble with TVNZ is they never like to say anything that doesnt come from MetService, so even though the local reporters were keen to do the interview, I was never really expecting the news bosses in Auckland to screen much of it. TV3 seem much more open editorially (eh Joe?!)

TonyT wrote:The trouble with TVNZ is they never like to say anything that doesnt come from MetService...

Don't you mean they don't like to say anything that doesn't come from the National Party?

Oops. Now back to our scheduled weather discussion...

Gary Roberts wrote:

TonyT wrote:The trouble with TVNZ is they never like to say anything that doesnt come from MetService...

Don't you mean they don't like to say anything that doesn't come from the National Party?

Now thats why I only watch TV1 news!

It was nice to put a face to the name Tony

Damn, I missed it

Got a glimst of Tony T and what he had to say.
Could be on the news later this evening

JohnGaul
NZTS

Gary Roberts wrote:

TonyT wrote:The trouble with TVNZ is they never like to say anything that doesnt come from MetService...

Don't you mean they don't like to say anything that doesn't come from the National Party?

Oops. Now back to our scheduled weather discussion...

Yeah, i'm a 3 news guy!!!!

Yeah, I have to agree, Weathermad, and I have to thank you for getting me in touch with Aaron and this AWESOME forum! My life's slowly becoming dominated by atmospheric liquids!

Glad you are enjoying it Andrew!

hehe it sure is very interesting and informative and jeepers its freezing this morning(I've have minus 6.5)!

[quote]I was never really expecting the news bosses in Auckland to screen much of it. TV3 seem much more open editorially (eh Joe?!)

Yes Tony for sure we are much more relaxed at giving "other than mainstream" a go on air! TVNZ Bah Humbug! <grin> I''l be out again this week sniffing around the South Island looking for weather angles.

joecam wrote:

I was never really expecting the news bosses in Auckland to screen much of it. TV3 seem much more open editorially (eh Joe?!)

Yes Tony for sure we are much more relaxed at giving "other than mainstream" a go on air! TVNZ Bah Humbug! <grin> I''l be out again this week sniffing around the South Island looking for weather angles.

If you make it down to Twizel and/or Omarama, call in for a cuppa (and a power station tour if you're up for one).

Gary any possibility you could organise a tour of Manapouri? That one would be worth a specific trip I suspect.

tgsnoopy wrote:Gary any possibility you could organise a tour of Manapouri? That one would be worth a specific trip I suspect.

A friend of mine did that. Sounded great

tgsnoopy wrote:Gary any possibility you could organise a tour of Manapouri? That one would be worth a specific trip I suspect.

Real Journeys run a regular tour, at least once per day, and possibly other operators also (I'll check). They take a bus down through the portal gates and into the tunnel, which is very impressive, especially the first time. From there you head onto the viewing platform above the machine floor. I'm guessing that's the one Phil's mate did too.

There's a fair bit more to the station of course, but it's all very subterranean (and often wet...), rather more akin to spelunking than anything. I only work down at Manapouri a few times per year on average, but I'll let you know next time I'm going to be there if possible, and maybe get a more thorough tour jacked up.

http://www.realjourneys.co.nz/Main/powerstation/

That'll teach me for not getting on to it when Tony Savage was down there I don't think a commercial tour would quite satisfy my desire to visit that station.

Thanks Gary I'll keep that in mind. (I will probably be down you way again before the winters out!) I'll try and give you good notice.

You should come stormchasing with us sometime! (If we ever get another thunderstorm!) As far as I know, Aaron and Stormchaser03 have only nearly been hit once! Correct me if i'm wrong guys!

Andrew Massie wrote:You should come stormchasing with us sometime! (If we ever get another thunderstorm!) As far as I know, Aaron and Stormchaser03 have only nearly been hit once! Correct me if i'm wrong guys!

With lightning!

If you are suggesting I go with you thats cool. I've done a little bit myself in the past. We must catch up sometime anyway. I am based in ChCh. I'm in Westmorland. My offices are Kilmore St and Wickham st. Cheers.