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Premium Subscription

Our premium membership provides comprehensive access to all website content, delivering accurate and reliable weather updates and forecasts, with greater clarity and confidence. It is an invaluable platform for individuals, or businesses, who depend on precise forecasts or have a keen interest in staying informed about local weather.

Current special on our Premium Annual membership. Usually 39.99 per year. Currently $29.99. Offer ends on the 30th of November at midnight. Enter SPRING2025 to claim.

CWU Premium Monthly

$4.99

Per month

Renews monthly

Best Value

CWU Premium Yearly – current special

$29.99 

Per year

Renews yearly

Premium Subscriber Benefits

27 towns across the Canterbury region. 7-day forecasts, all hand crafted & moderated – no computer-generated content. Webcams from across the region & live data on town forecasts.

Live Weather Newsfeed – Canterbury’s most detailed & comprehensive weather newsfeed. Get all the latest weather information first. Warnings, Arrival of fronts, rainfall totals, snowfall levels & accumulations – we cover it all. A must for all people dependent on weather or just after their daily weather ‘fix’.

Full access to our moderated 1-to-10-day Canterbury High Country forecast. Simply unmatched attention to detail.

Access to our Alpine Passes. Burkes Pass, Arthur’s Pass, Lewis pass & Porters Pass. 1-3 day forecasts.

Canterbury Weather Updates severe weather warnings & watches. Updated throughout the day, unmatched intensity & detail.

A range of benefits & discounts across Canterbury. Available for all membership levels.

Cancel anytime. No lock in contract. Simply email us to cancel.

At your fingertips. Access on all devices and app like functionality.

Platinum Subscription

Stay ahead of the weather with our most comprehensive coverage. Access in-depth, detailed forecasts right at your fingertips. Enjoy full access to our website, personalized Q&A support, text alerts, and our exclusive 3-month long-range forecast delivered straight to your inbox. Never miss a moment—stay informed and prepared with CWU Platinum.

CWU Platinum Monthly

$19.99

Per month

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Best Value

CWU Platinum Yearly

$149.99

Per year

Renews yearly

Exclusive to Platinum members

Access to our Q/A forum. Ask your very own weather questions and receive personalizes responses. You can do this via our Q/A forum, or direct email. Personal weather advice & forecasts at your fingertips, receive that extra confidence & clarity now.

Bivouac Outdoor Weather Alerts, via text message. Be the first to know – rainfall totals, arrival of fronts, expected snow levels, hear about ‘Warnings’ & any extreme weather information first, straight to your phone.

3-month Outlook – Issued every month at the start and mid-way update. We provide the most in-depth long-range analysis available for Canterbury. A monthly outlook with that little extra, providing you with extra clarity & confidence to make the right decisions.

All Premium Benefits

27 towns across the Canterbury region. 7-day forecasts, all hand crafted & moderated – no computer-generated content. Webcams from across the region & live data on town forecasts.

Live Weather Newsfeed – Canterbury’s most detailed & comprehensive weather newsfeed. Get all the latest weather information first. Warnings, Arrival of fronts, rainfall totals, snowfall levels & accumulations – we cover it all. A must for all people dependent on weather or just after their daily weather ‘fix’.

Full access to our moderated 1-to-10-day Canterbury High Country forecast. Simply unmatched attention to detail.

Access to our Alpine Passes. Burkes Pass, Arthur’s Pass, Lewis pass & Porters Pass. 1-3 day forecasts.

Canterbury Weather Updates severe weather warnings & watches. Updated throughout the day, unmatched intensity & detail.

A range of benefits & discounts across Canterbury. Available for all membership levels.

Cancel anytime. No lock in contract. Simply email us to cancel.

At your fingertips. Access on all devices and app like functionality.

Christchurch Rain Alert Subscription

Introducing New Zealand’s first hyper-local rain text alert system, tailored specifically for Christchurch and its surrounding areas. Designed for businesses that depend on accurate weather insights, our system eliminates the uncertainty of weather-dependent decisions based on rainfall. With real-time rain updates at your fingertips, you can make informed calls with confidence.

Plus, enjoy all our platinum membership benefits for an enhanced weather experience.

Rain Alert Subscription Weekly

$49.99

Per week

Renews weekly

Exclusive Rain Alert Benefits

Real-Time Text Alerts: Receive rain updates directly to your phone. Our area of coverage includes West Melton to the west, Lyttelton to the east, Kaiapoi to the north, and Tai Tapu to the south. Text alerts are sent between 6am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Detailed Information: Text alerts can provide the estimated arrival time of rain, rainfall totals, and intensity levels, keeping you fully informed about incoming precipitation.
Flexible Frequency: Depending on weather activity, you could receive anywhere from 3-4 texts per week, to as many as 25 during periods of high activity.
Enhanced Weather Tools: Our rain text alerts complement Canterbury Weather Updates town forecasts, warnings, and content. They can also be used alongside the MetService.
Expert advice at your fingertips. Reach out to our weather analysts via text or call for detailed information or answers to your weather-related questions, providing you with the clarity you need.
This service is fast, reliable, and easy to use - you’ll never be caught off guard by the rain again. Whether you’re managing events, construction, agriculture, or any other weather-sensitive business, our rain alert system has you covered.
Don’t let unpredictable weather disrupt your plans - trust us to keep you informed, our finger is on the pulse!
Up to 3 contact numbers can be added.
Flexibility. Cancel anytime by request. Come and go as you please depending on demand.

Christchurch Rain Alert Subscription

Christchurch Text Alert Alerts New Zealand’s first hyper-local rain alert system, specifically designed for Christchurch and surrounding areas. After weeks of rigorous testing, with local clients, we’re confident this service is unmatched in accuracy and reliability. If your business relies on weather conditions, our rain alert system is here to take the guesswork out of your decisions. Say goodbye to the stress of making weather-dependent calls and let us provide you with real-time updates.

Why Choose Our Rain Alert System? Our service combines cutting-edge AI technology, with the most advanced computer models and data sets available globally. But we don’t stop there – we also integrate localised data from weather stations, radar imagery, reports and 10 years of experience, professionally forecasting daily at unmatched level of intensity, to ensure precise and valuable updates tailored to Christchurch and close surrounds.

You’ll also receive all our Platinum benefits on top, as part of this comprehensive weather service.

WEATHER SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS

At Canterbury Weather Updates, we go beyond our premium and platinum memberships to offer bespoke weather solutions designed to meet the needs of businesses across all sectors in Canterbury. Our team of expert forecasters provides accurate, high-precision weather services 24/7, exclusively tailored for the Canterbury region.

With over a decade of professional forecasting experience, we deliver unmatched accuracy and detailed insights to support industries such as energy, media, transport, sports, agriculture, infrastructure, and retail. Whatever your sector, our commercial weather solutions are designed to help you make informed decisions with confidence.

By combining our expertise with world-class data, cutting-edge computer modeling, and AI-driven intelligence, we empower your business to turn weather insights into smarter strategies and stronger outcomes.

Let us help you stay ahead of the forecast. Contact us today at [email protected] to learn how our tailored services can benefit your business.

Testimonials

When it comes to reliable weather updates, we always turn to Russell at Canterbury Weather Updates. His expertise and timely forecasts keep our listeners informed and prepared, making him the most trusted voice in Canterbury weather.
Hilary & Fitzy, The Breeze Canterbury
We rely on Canterbury Weather Updates for exceptional, round-the-clock weather forecasting support for our events, and their service has consistently exceeded our expectations. As organisers of multiple events where weather conditions play a crucial role, we depend on accurate forecasts to ensure safety and provide timely updates to our attendees. We trust his advice completely and have never been disappointed. The level of service provided by Canterbury Weather Updates is truly unmatched, and we wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone in need of expert weather forecasting.
Event Hire
Keeping up-to-date and informed with what is happening with our weather makes a big difference to so many people - whether it's for kids sports, running the farm or knowing what to do when the worst hits. Russ and I have spoken weekly on 92.1 More FM Canterbury for 3 years now and working together makes our community stronger and hopefully safer. For almost a decade Russ has fine tuned his craft, covering the massive snow dumps or flooding - he is the man on the ground, which makes a huge difference to local weather....it's local knowledge. CWU has what you need, and great value. Thank you Russ & here is to many more years working together.
Chris Bond ‘Bondy’ 92.1 MORE FM Canterbury
Canterbury Weather Updates has been an integral part of our lead up to each Race Tekapo event over the past few years. Organising a trail running event requires safety to be at the forefront of our planning and with Lake Tekapo being an alpine village we have needed accurate weather forecasts. Having Russ provide personalised and accurate weather reports has allowed us to plan for what each day brings, and make changes accordingly. And now with the new forecast videos it has given our competitors even better insight into what is in store for them on race day. We look forward to having Canterbury Weather Updates provide forecasts for us in the years to come
Kerry Uren, Race Tekapo
“We engaged Russ at Canterbury Weather Updates to provide us with mid to long range weather outlooks. He met with us and subsequently put together a tailored report for 3 months looking forward. This is updated twice a month based on the latest information available. Our business sells electricity, and a large part of our business is irrigation connections. The information Canterbury Weather Updates has provided, has helped us understand the likely hydro storage situation and also the likely consumption patterns of our irrigation connections in the Canterbury Plains. We would happily recommend Russ to anyone in the Canterbury area.”
Plains Power
“We’d like to make a special mention to the team at Canterbury Weather Updates who provided a great amount of support and advice in the weeks leading up the race. With that southerly storm only days before the big day we really needed a tailored weather report and some conversations about what was or was not in store for the mountain. Thanks to Russell at Canterbury Weather Updates we got exactly what we needed”
Oxford Odyssey
“We have been using Canterbury Weather Updates for the past 5 years, to give accurate forecasting for Hanmer Springs. We have found it very difficult in the past to find accurate weather information, so Canterbury Weather Updates have filled that gap for us and our customers. Russell is fantastic to work with, very down to earth and flexible with how he can work in with us. We are very happy with the product we receive from Canterbury Weather Updates”
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa
“We have been using Canterbury Weather Updates for the last 5 years and have found the information supplied to us extremely accurate and so much better than anyone else in Christchurch. Receiving the information by text message means the information is available instantly and has proved to be an invaluable tool in the running of our business. We would recommend their service to everyone.”
I Pave Concrete and Asphalt Ltd – Christchurch
We have relied on Canterbury Weather Updates to gives us up to date forecasts for the past two Kathmandu Coast to Coast events. They have been spot on both times, which is no easy task considering we are forecasting from one side of the divide to the other. Thanks to the team at CWU and we look forward to working with you in the future.
Glen Currie, Kathmandu Coast to Coast, Race Director

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