Kia ora e te whānau, We are monitoring a significant weather system expected to move across the motu this weekend, bringing heavy rain and damaging winds to many of our rohe.

Based on current warnings, here is what this means for our kāinga:

Pakikaikutu (Te Tai Tokerau / Northland).

A Heavy Rain Warning (Orange) is in place from Saturday night through to Sunday morning.

50–80mm of rain expected, with intense bursts possible
Rivers and streams may rise quickly
Surface flooding, slips, and hazardous driving conditions are likely

Manaia (Hauraki / Coromandel)

A Strong Wind Warning (Red) and Heavy Rain Warning (Orange) are in place for Sunday.

Damaging gusts up to 140km/h possible
Risk to powerlines, trees, and roofs
Travel disruption and dangerous conditions expected

Tauranga & Maketū (Bay of Plenty)

A Strong Wind Warning (Orange) is currently in place, with potential to escalate.

Gusts up to 130km/h in exposed areas
High likelihood of damage to trees and infrastructure
Power outages and hazardous driving conditions possible

What this means for all of us

With heavy rain falling on already wet ground, and strong winds forecast across multiple regions, we could see:

Fallen trees and debris
Surface flooding and slips
Disruptions to power and communications
Dangerous coastal and sea conditions

What you can do now

These are practical steps we can all take to be ready:

Secure or bring inside anything that could be lifted by strong winds
Clear gutters and drains if it is safe to do so
Prepare a grab bag with essentials, medications, and important documents
Have torches and a battery-powered or car radio ready
Charge phones and devices ahead of time
Check in on neighbours, especially kaumātua and those who may need support
If you are in an exposed or flood-prone area and feel unsafe, consider relocating early to whānau or friends

Leaving early is always safer than travelling during severe weather.

Stay informed

For the most up-to-date and trusted information:

Check updates on the national civil defence site, there are also links to regional groups https://www.civildefence.govt.nz/
Follow your local councils for area-specific updates
Check MetService for weather warnings
Monitor NZTA/Waka Kotahi for road conditions
Listen to emergency radio stations if power is lost

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as things develop.

Take care, stay prepared, and look after one another.

Severe Weather Update