Mmathapelo Makgabutlane
Mmathapelo Makgabutlane is a meteorologist with MetService, known for her expertise in weather forecasting and analysis. She has recently been in the news for providing insights into the upcoming wet and thundery weather expected across New Zealand, including potential thunderstorms and hail in various regions.
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Mmathapelo Makgabutlane told the Herald the country would see most of the wet weather today.
Thunderstorms, ‘localised tornadoes’ and snow forecast for South Island amid heavy rain alerts
New Zealand· 2026-02-02Mmathapelo Makgabutlane indicated that several regions in New Zealand are expected to receive significant rainfall.
Weather: Heavy rain, thunderstorms and cool change loom for much of New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-13
Mmathapelo Makgabutlane told the Herald that temperatures remain on track to shatter current heat records.
Weather: Extreme heat, severe winds take hold across NZ with roads blocked and fire risk risingNew Zealand· 2026-01-11
Mmathapelo Makgabutlane is a MetService meteorologist who provided the weekend weather forecast for the North and South Islands.
MetService weekend forecast: North Island hot, South Island weather ‘rollercoaster’New Zealand· 2025-12-04
Mmathapelo Makgabutlane said it had been a 'very active' morning of weather, with 3671 lightning strikes between midnight and 8.30am.
Weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Auckland, northern parts as conditions worsen across NINew Zealand· 2025-12-02
Mmathapelo Makgabutlane warned Kiwis to expect an easing trend in weather after a week of hectic conditions.
School holiday weather: Parts of New Zealand in for hail, strong wind, heavy rainNew Zealand· 2025-09-19Mmathapelo Makgabutlane told the Herald that Kiwis should expect to see an easing trend for the rest of today after a week of 'very hectic weather'.
School holiday weather: Parts of New Zealand in for hail, strong wind, heavy rainNew Zealand· 2025-09-19Mmathapelo Makgabutlane said that last week parts of Hawke’s Bay struggled to reach double-digit temperatures.
South Island hit by severe winds and rain as North Island braces for wild weatherNew Zealand· 2025-09-16
Mmathapelo Makgabutlane is a meteorologist who reported on the expected wind speeds in Auckland.
Pro-Palestine protest across Auckland Harbour Bridge postponed as high winds forecastNew Zealand· 2025-09-12
Mmathapelo Makgabutlane is a meteorologist who provided insights on the chilly temperatures in Hawke's Bay.
Napier dips to -2.2C as frosty weather grips Hawke’s BayNew Zealand· 2025-07-24
Mmathapelo Makgabutlane said climate modelling did not suggest more cyclones in future.
Northland faces extreme weather: Tornadoes, droughts, and cyclonesNew Zealand· 2025-06-17
Mmathapelo Makgabutlane is a meteorologist at MetService who forecasted the weather for the weekend.
Stormy weather for North Island, perfect ski conditions on way in South IslandNew Zealand· 2025-06-12
Mmathapelo Makgabutlane told the Herald that Kiwis should expect a 'noticeable cooler feeling' in the air as winter begins this weekend.
King’s Birthday 2025: What you need to know for the long weekendNew Zealand· 2025-05-29
Mmathapelo Makgabutlane said this bad weather is 'looking fairly relatively short-lived'.
Weather: Bay of Plenty under heavy rain warning, possible thunderstormsNew Zealand· 2025-05-08Mmathapelo Makgabutlane said this bad weather is 'looking fairly relatively short-lived'.
Weather: Bay of Plenty under heavy rain warning, possible thunderstormsNew Zealand· 2025-05-08Mmathapelo Makgabutlane provided a weather forecast indicating heavy rain and thunderstorms for Auckland.
Weather: MetService warnings and watches as heavy rain set to batter NZ, Northland faces thunderstorms, Banks Peninsula in state of emergencyNew Zealand· 2025-05-08MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane said there was a good chance of a low developing in the tropics.
Cyclone Tam live updates: Meteorologists monitoring new weather system as heavy rain set to lash parts of NZNew Zealand· 2025-04-17
MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane said the storm remains a powerful and potentially damaging system.
Cyclone Tam live updates: Storm to worsen in coming hours, trees toppled, roads closedNew Zealand· 2025-04-16
MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane provided updates on Tropical Cyclone Tam's path.
Tropical Cyclone Tam live updates: Yacht sinks, more than 1000 lose power in north as storm hitsNew Zealand· 2025-04-16
Mmathapelo Makgabutlane said strong winds were forecast to move across Aotearoa today.
Severe weather live updates: Tornadoes hit lower North Island with more strong winds to comeNew Zealand· 2025-04-07Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane provided insights on the expected rain band extending into the North Island.
Weather: Northland braces for downpours overnight before heaviest rain hits during Friday Auckland rush hourNew Zealand· 2025-04-03
Mmathapelo Makgabutlane, a MetService meteorologist, discussed the promising rain-bearing systems approaching New Zealand amid ongoing drought conditions.
Rain on way for New Zealand as ‘atmospheric river’ nears, drought relief limitedNew Zealand· 2025-03-31Mmathapelo Makgabutlane is a meteorologist who provided insights on the weather conditions affecting Wairoa and northern Hawke’s Bay.
Heavy rain watch for Wairoa as wet weather hits northern Hawke’s BayNew Zealand· 2025-03-19Mmathapelo Makgabutlane said hail was also likely from thunderstorms on Tuesday.
Autumn bringing wet and thundery weather with itNew Zealand· 2025-03-03