This subject has been designed to provide you with a good understanding of the many topics that make up the subject of Meteorology. As we know New Zealand is a narrow country that is subject to weather patterns from the Pacific and Polar regions and even a combination thereof.  An understanding of Meteorology is therefore a real life skill that will assist you with many aspects of your daily life. From  hanging out the washing, organising a wedding or a picnic. For 'Trampers and 'Boaties', you can organise your activities to gain the best from the weather patterns on offer. This may be as simple as understanding the effect of wind and arranging your end point to be on a sheltered leeward side of the peninsular etc. In the extreme case we hope that it may also help to keep you safe from poor decision making, as a result of the lack of Meteorological knowledge.

Wishing you safe adventures.

Martin & the CBT Team