First it was Geonet reporting that Lake Taupo had increased activity: http://geonet.org.nz/news/article-dec-12-2008-monitoring-activity-at-taupo.html

Now it is time for Yellowstone as well to increase in activity: Earthquake swarms around Yellowstone super volcano – World – NZ Herald News

It seems that we are all doomed.

And Geonet is also reporting that 2008 was quiet: http://geonet.org.nz/news/article-jan-12-2009-volcanic-activity-in-new-zealand-2008.html

I guess it is the calm before the storm.