Hi Chris,
Thanks for your message, and we’re glad you’ve had some good use out of our Nowcasting service.
We’re sorry you can’t get reception at the places you frequent. We take great care to ensure that coverage is maximised, while still working within the constraints of being a charitable organisation. Repeater positioning is given careful consideration prior to deployment, and sites are selected that offer the best transmission possible for marine users. Despite this, NZ’s rugged and unique coastline does often result in areas of reduced coverage or even dead spots. We generally