Muriwai

Fire and Emergency says the rescued firefighter is in critical condition. The search for the missing firefighter was suspended in the early hours of the morning ...

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The volunteer firefighters were responding to flooding in a Motutara Rd house when it collapsed due to a landslide.

Those from Domain Rd go south to the Surf Club." An emergency mobile alert was sent to residents of Motutara Rd and Domain Crescent early this morning. We are also providing support to the other members of their brigade.

Auckland Emergency Management has issued an Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) to provide important safety messages for the heighten risk of landslide in Murawai.

More information on how EMAs work, including troubleshooting, is available on the Get Ready website. Residents of Murawai on Moututara Road and Domain Crescent are advised evacuate now. Emergency Mobile Alert issued for Muriwai

Last night, a crew from one of our volunteer fire brigades were investigating flooding in a house on Motutara Road in Muriwai.

This is a very difficult time for them, and for every member of Fire and Emergency NZ when we are also focused on responding to the continuing need in so many communities across the North Island today. One was rescued early this morning and is in a critical condition in hospital. Last night, a crew from one of our volunteer fire brigades were investigating flooding in a house on Motutara Road in Muriwai.

The volunteer firefighters were investigating a flooded house on Motutara Rd when a landslide occurred on the slope above and crushed the house. The search for ...

In addition, large waves, storm surges and coastal inundation are affecting exposed eastern coasts of the North Island,” the forecaster said. Cyclone Gabrielle’s fury is being felt across many regions of the North Island, from Northland through to Auckland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay. As a result of that, the entire Coromandel is shut down." Emergency services saw a sharp rise in callouts overnight across many regions - including to “a number of collapsed houses in Auckland”; trees fallen on homes; flooding; slips; and burst riverbanks. Northland, south of Kaitaia, Hawke's Bay and the Coromandel are all under a red heavy rain warning – the highest alert possible. “Conditions will be hazardous for motorists and there is a danger to life from flying debris and falling trees or branches.”

A resident has described a “very big crack and bang” as a landslide crushed a house in West Auckland. One firefighter is in a critical condition and there ...

Then we heard that several people lost their houses and everything and one fireman was [missing]. “They needed to evacuate and the Surf Life Saving Club was high and dry,” Lea said. “This is a very difficult time for them, and for every member of Fire and Emergency NZ when we are also focused on responding to the continuing need in so many communities across the North Island today.” One was rescued early on Tuesday morning and was in a critical condition in hospital, while the other remained missing on Tuesday morning, Fire and Emergency chief executive Kerry Gregory said. A crew from a volunteer fire brigade was investigating flooding in a house on Motutara Rd, when the house they were at was hit by a landslide and the house collapsed. One firefighter is in a critical condition and there are “grave concerns” for another who is missing after the incident in Muriwai as

A major emergency operation was launched in Muriwai, 42km northwest of Auckland, after the two firefighters were caught in the landslide. “Last night, a crew ...

This is a very difficult time for them, and for every member of Fire and Emergency NZ when we are also focused on responding to the continuing need in so many communities across the North Island today.” One was rescued early this morning and is in a critical condition in hospital. “Last night, a crew from one of our volunteer fire brigades were investigating flooding in a house on Motutara Rd in Muriwai,” said FENZ chief executive Kerry Gregory. Civil Defence Minister Kieran McAnulty said it was distressing to hear about the two firefighters trapped by a landslide in Muriwai. A national state of emergency was declared on Tuesday morning as Cyclone Gabrielle’s full force is felt around the North Island. *

One firefighter is in a critical condition and another is missing after a landslide crushed a house at Muriwai, west Auckland on Monday night.

If a national state of emergency is declared, McAnulty would ring the Prime Minister, who is in Auckland, and the opposition spokesperson for Civil Defence, “as there is no politics in a state of emergency”. “The news that’s coming out from overnight is distressing, the reports of trapped firefighters. “This is not a reflection of a lack of confidence of local teams, it's whether they need assistance.”

A volunteer fire brigade crew was investigating flooding in a house on Motutara Road when a landslide happened on the slope above and the house collapsed.

One firefighter's missing and a second is critically injured after a landslide wiped out a home in Auckland's Muriwai 14 February 2023 One firefighter's missing and a second is critically injured after a landslide wiped out a home in Auckland's Muriwai A volunteer fire brigade crew was investigating flooding in a house on Motutara Road when a landslide happened on the slope above and the house collapsed.© 2023 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

A firefighter is missing and another is critically injured after mud and trees slammed into a house during Cyclone Gabrielle.

”Our thoughts and wishes go to families and brigade members. Muriwai resident Debbie Wong told Radio NZ she lived two doors up from the house where the firefighter was trapped. Then we heard that several people lost their houses and everything and one fireman was [missing]. “They needed to evacuate and the Surf Life Saving Club was high and dry,” Lea said. “This is a very difficult time for them, and for every member of Fire and Emergency NZ when we are also focused on responding to the continuing need in so many communities across the North Island today.” "It was just too dangerous, the hills were moving, the rain was driving in there and the whole street has been evacuated.” Gregory said it was “too dangerous” to be in the vicinity on Monday night. She was evacuated in the middle of the night and saw a landslide coming down as she left her home. A crew from a volunteer fire brigade was investigating flooding in a house on Motutara Rd, when the house they were at was hit by a landslide and the house collapsed. “We heard a very big crack and bang sound and of course we didn't know what it was, but obviously it would have been that slip and trees and the house coming down,” she said. One was rescued early on Tuesday morning and was in a critical condition in hospital, while the other remained missing on Tuesday morning, Fire and Emergency chief executive Kerry Gregory said. One firefighter is in a critical condition and there are “grave concerns” for another who is missing after the incident in Muriwai as

The volunteer firefighter believed to have been missing in a Muriwai slip was local father and vet, Dave van Zwananberg, it's been reported.

Details were still unclear as to whether anyone else was inside the house at the time. Fire and Emergency New Zealand deputy national commander Steph Rotarangi said the two firefighters were trapped in a slip. One firefighter was pulled badly injured from the debris.

Emergency responders and the New Zealand Defence Force are at Muriwai helping evacuate residents who have been sheltering in the Muriwai Surf Club following ...

This includes regular updates on road closures, areas to avoid should flooding occur, and the latest public transport information. There is information about these detours on the AT weather watch webpage. - I want to urge people who feel unsafe in their homes to self-evacuate to friends or family, or they can go to one of the 27 Civil Defence Centres and Shelters around Auckland. In the 12 hours to 04:00hrs on Tuesday morning, 265mm of rain fell in Piha and 106mm in Muriwai. If you come to a flooded area, turn around and go another way. - We’re once again asking Aucklanders to stay home, at least until these winds pass. - Record river heights have been recorded across the region including in the Wairoa River valley near Clevedon which recorded a peak height of 5.55m. Unless you know power has been isolated – stay at least a bus length away from any lines down and do not touch anything in the vicinity (including fences, gates, vehicles). If you see a downed power line or damaged power equipment – stop, retreat and stay well clear. Auckland Emergency Management is also responding to reports of trees down and collapsed or damaged houses in Piha, Karekare, Leigh and Wellsford. They will then be invited to move to the Trusts Arena which has more room. “Keep up to date and look after one another.”

Newshub understands Dave van Zwananberg is one of the firefighters who became trapped in a slip while investigating flooding at a house on Motutara Road in ...

A volunteer firefighter believed to be missing in a Muriwai slip caused by Cyclone Gabrielle is reportedly a local father and vet, Dave van Zwananberg.

But details were still unclear as to whether anyone else was inside the house at the time. Outside of work, he can usually be found down the beach kitesurfing or when the wind is not blowing wakeboarding.” “He is a partner in the practice and is a highly valued member of our equine team.

Auckland woman distressed and in shock after losing her home in the storm last night.

One was rescued early this morning and is in critical condition in the hospital. This is a very difficult time for them, and for every member of Fire and Emergency NZ when we are also focused on responding to the continuing need in so many communities across the North Island today.” “Last night, a crew from one of our volunteer fire brigades were investigating flooding in a house on Motutara Rd in Muriwai,” said FENZ chief executive Kerry Gregory. I was in Waiamuku, but my cat was there,” the woman said. It is totally unsafe to get in the house.” Civil Defence Minister Kieran McAnulty said it was distressing to hear about the two firefighters trapped by a landslide in Muriwai.

Major landslides have taken out houses in the West Auckland community of Muriwai. Power is out, people have been told to move out, and many do not know when ...

Flood water is often contaminated and can make you sick. If you see rising water do not wait for official warnings. "We're on pylons; the whole thing wobbles. Act quickly if you see rising water. It's a waiting game for now." - People should stay up to date with the forecasts from MetService and continue to follow the advice of Civil Defence and emergency services. - A national state of emergency gives the national controller legal authority to apply further resources across the country and set priorities in support of a national level response. "We came in for a cup of tea and a bite to eat, and we're very thankful - extremely thankful." - The New Zealand government has declared a National State of Emergency, to assist in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle. O'Connor made light of the situation: "Let's go back to the 80s and get on our pushbikes - what else can we do?" Meanwhile, a convoy of Auckland Council building inspectors were on the scene early in the morning to gauge the safety of homes on the cliff overlooking the beach. "Mum and Dad have come to the rescue, so I'm going to go back to their place," he said.