Media Contacts
For 24/7 contact regarding forecasts, watches and warnings, call the Duty Forecaster on 04 4700 700.
MetService’s public role as New Zealand’s National Meteorological Service makes us passionate about weather information being portrayed correctly, no matter what. Our many talented meteorologists work collaboratively across forecasting specialisations to ensure MetService provides the very best quality weather information to the New Zealand public. Understanding the needs and priorities of the news media is vital to achieving this goal.
Daniel Corbett
Media & Communications Meteorologist
Mobile: +64 27 508 1764
DDI: +64 4 470 0754
Daniel Corbett is your first point of contact for weather comment beyond the forecast. He is able to comment with authority on all aspects of weather, in print and at interview. And he can link you with other MetService experts if you have a specialised enquiry. A key part of the role of Media & Communications Meteorologist is to actively build great relationships with journalists and editors so that MetService can deliver the best weather information to you right when you need it.
Dan is an extremely experienced broadcast meteorologist and until he joined MetService was one of the main weather presenters on the BBC, working for the UK Met Office. Along with his previous experience forecasting in ‘Tornado Alley’ in the United States, Daniel brings a wealth of media and communications experience to our team.
Jacqui Bridges
General Manager Communications
Mobile: +64 27 3700 700
DDI: +64 4 4700 777
Jacqui Bridges is your first point of contact for MetService’s corporate communications. She works closely with Daniel Corbett and the forecaster team, and is also able to link you with MetService’s weather experts if you have a specialised weather enquiry.
Jacqui is a member of MetService’s executive team and manages brand, marketing and communications for the company.
