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Auckland Emergency Management is urging Aucklanders to be vigilant and to have a plan in place as heavy downpours start to cross the region.

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A number of severe weather warnings are in place around the North Island.

If students are unable to walk home they will will need to be collected from the Kaiwaka Primary School." You can find out where these are on the Auckland Emergency Management website – aem.org.nz. All persons are now accounted for and all cars have been checked." Auckland Emergency Management is urging Aucklanders to be vigilant and to have a plan in place as heavy downpours start to cross the region. Prepare to bring your pets. Due to heavy rain, a number of roads have been affected by slips and flooding in Mangawhai, Mahurangi East, South Head, and Topuni. • If you see rising water or sense moving earth, do not wait for official warnings. 4.15pm - 1News meteorologist Dan Corbett said it's going to be "very wet night" for Auckland and many others in the North Island. 4.40pm - A deputy principal is helping escort students to safety on a bus in Kaiwaka as they attempt to navigate the bad weather. "Mr Cooling, our Deputy Principal, is on the bus with the students and will supervise the arrangements for students to get home. 5.40pm - Fire and Emergency NZ says it was alerted to a report of multiple cars trapped in floodwater in Dairy Flat, Auckland. - Torrential rain in and around Auckland has caused flooding.

Aucklanders have been warned that two months' worth of rain could fall in some parts of the region today and police have advised motorists to reconsider tr.

What we need to get right is the management practices of forestry on these highly erodible soils.” ”Our community is traumatised, they’ve seen a lot. If the rain continues with no breaks, I’m not sure what might happen.” ”North Piha is starting to fill up again. A total of 23 people remain “uncontactable” in the Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne areas after the cyclone, police said today. “The river is known to rise quickly and it is known to burst its banks so we are trying to make sure people are safe tonight.” There are currently full closures in place for 25 roads across the Auckland region, and there is a risk of further closures depending on the severity of today’s rainfall. Heavy rain north of Auckland closed State Highway 1 at the intersection of Kaiwaka-Mangawhai Rd, and also to the east in Hakaru. “But, considering we’re dealing with convection - which is equally as challenging to predict in terms of its exact placement - the bottom line is Auckland needs to be aware of this possibility [of severe weather] later today and tonight.” “Auckland and Coromandel are certainly going to be under the gun here – and we’re concerned with the timing of this heavy rain coinciding with the afternoon and evening commute,” he said. Niwa meteorologist Ben Noll said a cold front that had been moving north had “stalled out” over Auckland, “and that’s going to act as a focal point for the development of heavy showers”. Aucklanders have been warned that two months’ worth of rain could fall in some parts of the region today and police have advised motorists to reconsider travel plans due to slips and heavy rain.

Auckland Emergency Management issued an Emergency Mobile Alert at 5.11pm due to the heightened risk of further landslides and flash flooding in Bethells Beach, ...

What we need to get right is the management practices of forestry on these highly erodible soils.” If the rain continues with no breaks, I’m not sure what might happen.” Emergency alerts were issued for many parts of Auckland as heavy rain once again strikes the region - including west coast areas still recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle. However, further heavy rain is likely on-and-off across most of the region for a few more hours yet. ”Our community is traumatised, they’ve seen a lot. ”North Piha is starting to fill up again. A Northland council rain gauge just outside Mangawhai measured a record 342mm for the day, most of it after midday. Up to 30 students and their parents are stranded at a school in Northland as heavy rain caused flooding. Thunderstorm watches were issued for southern Northland, Auckland, and Coromandel for this afternoon and evening and until midnight. “Auckland and Coromandel are certainly going to be under the gun here – and we’re concerned with the timing of this heavy rain coinciding with the afternoon and evening commute,” he said. ”I was trying to find somewhere safe to park and came across the ute in the flood - he must have just gone in because the two guys were escaping out through the windows - a couple of guys must have been late teens or early 20s,” he said. Parts of Northland, Auckland and Coromandel have been hit by heavy rain and thunderstorms - the third time in less a month that the regions have been hit by severe weather.

A line of thunderstorms is bringing "intense" downpours to Auckland, where some areas are already being hit with flooding.

“I wouldn’t call it a weather bomb, but we’ve had a huge amount of rain in the Mangawhai to Kaiwaka area. Surf Life Saving is on their way to the flooding assess the situation. "There is surface flooding in numerous places. All persons are now accounted for and all cars have been checked." He said MetService had advised that the intensity of the Auckland thunderstorms had diminished, but further heavy rain was likely on-and-off across most of the region for a few more hours yet. He said the Kaiwaka and Maungatoroto fire teams had gone out to work in areas affected by severe weather, and teams from Waipu in the north and Wellsford in the south had been deployed as well. Metservice said although there will be periods of rain on Saturday, they “will not be as intense” as what has been seen on Friday. In an update at 8pm on Friday, MetService said there had been 300mm of rain recorded in the seven hours until 5pm at a rain radar near Mangawhai. [bracing for more rain](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/weather-news/300813856/cyclone-gabrielle-live-updates-cyclonehit-regions-brace-for-more-heavy-rain) amid warnings of severe thunderstorms, with Auckland Emergency Management urging people in Tāmaki Makaurau to be vigilant and have a plan as “heavy downpours start to cross the region”. Another badly hit area is Mangawhai where the intersection of State Highway 1 and Mangawhai Road has been closed due to the weather conditions in the area. "At 4.37pm, Fire and Emergency was alerted to a report of multiple cars trapped in floodwater in Dairy Flat, Auckland," a spokesperson said. A line of thunderstorms is bringing “intense” downpours, and emergency management said surface flooding began in some areas before 4.30pm.

Authorities are urging Aucklanders to be vigilant and have a plan in place as another deluge of wet weather, crosses the region.

Rainfall at the NIWA weather station at Kumeū had recorded 49mm in two hours, 80% of the rain that would fall in a typical February. “The weather is sadly behaving as expected and there is currently a severe thunderstorm warning in place." Authorities are urging Aucklanders to be vigilant and have a plan in place as another deluge of wet weather, crosses the region.

A line of thunderstorms is bringing "intense" downpours to Auckland, where some areas are already being hit with surface flooding.

“I wouldn’t call it a weather bomb, but we’ve had a huge amount of rain in the Mangawhai to Kaiwaka area. Surf Life Saving is on their way to the flooding assess the situation. "There is surface flooding in numerous places. All persons are now accounted for and all cars have been checked." [told Stuff about a briefing by Fire and Emergency and Surf Life Saving.](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/weather-news/300813856/cyclone-gabrielle-live-updates-cyclonehit-regions-brace-for-more-heavy-rain) He said the Kaiwaka and Maungatoroto fire teams had gone out to work in areas affected by severe weather, and teams from Waipu in the north and Wellsford in the south had been deployed as well. [@AucklandCDEM]is urging Aucklanders to be vigilant and to have a plan in place as heavy downpours start to cross the region. [bracing for more rain](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/weather-news/300813856/cyclone-gabrielle-live-updates-cyclonehit-regions-brace-for-more-heavy-rain) amid warnings of severe thunderstorms, with Auckland Emergency Management urging people in Tāmaki Makaurau to be vigilant and have a plan as “heavy downpours start to cross the region”. * "At 4.37pm, Fire and Emergency was alerted to a report of multiple cars trapped in floodwater in Dairy Flat, Auckland," a spokesperson said. A group of people driving in Dairy Flat had to be rescued from their cars due to rising floodwaters. People have been rescued from their cars by boat as parts of the Auckland suffered more flooding on Friday.

What you need to know: Coromandel, Gisborne and Hawke's Bay are under heavy rain warnings. Torrential rain in and around Auckland has caused some flooding.

If students are unable to walk home they will will need to be collected from the Kaiwaka Primary School." You can find out where these are on the Auckland Emergency Management website – aem.org.nz. All persons are now accounted for and all cars have been checked." A post on their Twitter said: "Western Line services are returning to the scheduled timetable. Prepare to bring your pets. • If you see rising water or sense moving earth, do not wait for official warnings. “We’re not out of the woods yet, so remain vigilant,” he said. Auckland Emergency Management is urging Aucklanders to be vigilant and to have a plan in place as heavy downpours start to cross the region. As thunderstorms continue in north of the city, the forecaster says heavy rain continues from north west Auckland to Mangawhai. Check Train Line Status before you travel." 8:05pm - Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has urged people who are in areas affected by the weather to remain vigilant and keep an eye on the forecast. As of Friday 10pm, MetService has issued a swathe of watches and warnings across the North Island as more heavy rain and thunderstorms move across regions.

Coromandel, Gisborne and Hawke's Bay are under heavy rain warnings. · Torrential rain in and around Auckland has caused some flooding. · A slip has closed SH1 ...

If students are unable to walk home they will will need to be collected from the Kaiwaka Primary School." You can find out where these are on the Auckland Emergency Management website – aem.org.nz. All persons are now accounted for and all cars have been checked." A post on their Twitter said: "Western Line services are returning to the scheduled timetable. Prepare to bring your pets. • If you see rising water or sense moving earth, do not wait for official warnings. “We’re not out of the woods yet, so remain vigilant,” he said. Auckland Emergency Management is urging Aucklanders to be vigilant and to have a plan in place as heavy downpours start to cross the region. As thunderstorms continue in north of the city, the forecaster says heavy rain continues from north west Auckland to Mangawhai. Check Train Line Status before you travel." 8:05pm - Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has urged people who are in areas affected by the weather to remain vigilant and keep an eye on the forecast. As of Friday 10pm, MetService has issued a swathe of watches and warnings across the North Island as more heavy rain and thunderstorms move across regions.

The latest in a series of weather events is blowing through the North Island, leaving flooded roads and stranded drivers throughout much of Auckland and ...

Afterwards, just one street over I saw this…..no words…Again, in such a short space of time. [@niwa_nz] [@NZFloodPics]and got more than I bargained for…ended up sandbagging with total strangers who were fighting for their homes. A precautionary evacuation order was also issued for people in the Esk Valley ahead of the heavy rain. Meanwhile, heavy rain warnings remain in place for Hawke's Bay, Gisborne and the Coromandel, with the regions bracing for more downpours this weekend. if you feel your life is in danger, please call 111 immediately." Metservice said the heaviest rain for Hawke's Bay will be during Saturday morning with the risk of thunderstorms. Areas north of Auckland were hit by the sudden torrential downpour Friday afternoon causing slips, road closures and surface flooding in towns including Mangawhai, Wellsford and Te Arai. About 50 people were at the Mangawhai golf club Civil Defence centre north of Auckland tonight, caught out by heavy rain and road closures. Those in Rodney, Helensville, Upper Harbour, Te Atatu and Henderson Valley received an emergency alert on their mobiles as the rain has increased the risk of landsliding and flooding. Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown said that further heavy rain is likely on and off across most of the region for a few more hours. [complete list of Auckland shelters and Civil Defence Centres can be found here.](https://www.aucklandemergencymanagement.org.nz/flood-event-2023/civil-defence-centres-community-hubs-and-shelter-sites) The latest in a series of weather events is blowing through the North Island, leaving flooded roads and stranded drivers throughout much of Auckland and Northland.

Roads are closed between Auckland and Northland, where Mangawhai bore the brunt of the rain, with 300mm falling. Meanwhile, dozens of kids are believed to ...

Surf Life Saving is on their way to the flooding assess the situation. But then we heard 14kms out of here they had 91mm in an hour after 2 hours earlier getting 61mm." "There is surface flooding in numerous places. All persons are now accounted for and all cars have been checked." “There is a wet night ahead,” MetService said on Friday night. Northland was also hit hard, with Mangawhai bearing the brunt of the rain. Mangawhai had been almost completely cut off by Friday night. Howard said people were coming into the golf course "drenched" as a result of the worst rain he’d seen in 23 years of living in Mangawhai. Councillor Mike Howard said none of those people were expected to stay the night as people were getting placed in private homes in Mangawhai: "The response from the community has been sensational." The intersection of State Highway 1 and Mangawhai Rd has been closed due to the weather conditions in the area. [bracing for more rain](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/weather-news/300813856/cyclone-gabrielle-live-updates-cyclonehit-regions-brace-for-more-heavy-rain) amid warnings of severe thunderstorms, with Auckland Emergency Management urging people in Tāmaki Makaurau to be vigilant and have a plan as “heavy downpours start to cross the region”. "At 4.37pm, Fire and Emergency was alerted to a report of multiple cars trapped in floodwater in Dairy Flat, Auckland," a spokesperson said.

“MetService has advised that there is a heavy rain watch and a severe thunderstorm watch in place for Auckland today, with potential periods of heavy localised ...

Work on the demolition of the historic Shot Tower in Mount Eden is well-underway. - Birkenhead Library - Northcote Library - Waiuku Library - Pukekohe Library - Epsom Library - Kumeu Library Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility in heavy rain. “Keep an eye on the rain radar and be prepared to leave. “This is probably the last thing we need right now, but Aucklanders are strong and resilient. “If your life or property is in immediate danger, call 111. This means there is the potential for flash flooding and further land instability,” says Auckland Emergency Management Duty Controller Adam Maggs.

Three homes in the Dairy Flat area, north of Auckland, have been evacuated after torrential rainfall from this afternoon's thunderstorms. Auckland Civil Defence ...

If you see by the naked eye or sense moving earth or rising water, please do not wait for any more official warnings – head for safer grounds… It also warns people need to be ready to evacuate if necessary. Some streets in the town have been flooded. Jepson said the Campbell Park Christian Camp was being used as an evacuation centre. In the six hours to 8pm, Fire and Emergency has been called to 96 weather-related events across New Zealand. Residents of another 26 houses evacuated voluntarily this afternoon. An evacuation order has been issued for Hawke’s Bay’s Esk Valley from 1.30pm today. RNZ Live MetService has forecast ‘the heaviest rain’ for Hawke’s Bay tomorrow (Saturday) with the risk of thunderstorms. Bethells Beach, Piha, Karekare and Muriwai, which have been cut off since Cyclone Gabrielle, have also received the mobile alert. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site.

More than 200 people spent the night sheltering in camps in Mangawhai in Northland on Friday night as several slips blocked exit routes, with the latest ...

Coromandel, Gisborne and Hawke's Bay are under heavy rain warnings. · Torrential rain in and around Auckland has caused some flooding. · A slip has closed SH1 ...

If students are unable to walk home they will will need to be collected from the Kaiwaka Primary School." You can find out where these are on the Auckland Emergency Management website – aem.org.nz. All persons are now accounted for and all cars have been checked." A post on their Twitter said: "Western Line services are returning to the scheduled timetable. Prepare to bring your pets. • If you see rising water or sense moving earth, do not wait for official warnings. “We’re not out of the woods yet, so remain vigilant,” he said. Auckland Emergency Management is urging Aucklanders to be vigilant and to have a plan in place as heavy downpours start to cross the region. As thunderstorms continue in north of the city, the forecaster says heavy rain continues from north west Auckland to Mangawhai. Check Train Line Status before you travel." 8:05pm - Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has urged people who are in areas affected by the weather to remain vigilant and keep an eye on the forecast. As of Friday 10pm, MetService has issued a swathe of overnight watches and warnings as more heavy rain moves across the North Island.

Heavy rain, floods and slips have again wreaked havoc in the North Island, with multiple road closures, evacuated residents and trapped motorists. Auckland.

So the behaviour of the river to even this sort of rain is why we are taking a conservative approach.” “Auckland and Coromandel are certainly going to be under the gun here,” he said. Showers are expected to continue in the afternoon. Some 53 were yellow-stickered, an indication of moderate damage or a reason to restrict access, and two white, meaning no significant damage. MetService said some sites in Auckland had seen more than 100mm of rain in six hours and mayor Wayne Brown urged residents to remain vigilant. Duty Controller Neville Reilly said the teams found that most of the houses visited in the evacuation zone were already empty following last week’s cyclone. State Highway 1 north of Te Hana is closed due to “multiple slips”, virtually cutting off Northland and the Far North. One man travelling from Whangarei to Auckland got caught in Mangawhai in the intense floodwaters. A Northland council rain gauge just outside Mangawhai measured a record 342mm for the day, most of it after midday. There is no current road access between Auckland and Northland due to a slip near State Highway 1/Otiroro Rd, Topuni and multiple road closures through Mangawhai, Waka Kotahi NZTA said in a statement. About 20 students and their parents have been stranded at a school in Northland overnight as heavy rain caused flooding. Auckland and Northland are completely cut off from one another by road this morning, as the heavy deluge moves south over Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne and central North Island regions.

Helicopters dropping supplies to isolated families in Gisborne have been grounded as the storm which wreaked havoc in Auckland tracks down the country.

So the behaviour of the river to even this sort of rain is why we are taking a conservative approach.” “This will remind them of the events of last week.” Showers are expected to continue in the afternoon. “Auckland and Coromandel are certainly going to be under the gun here,” he said. “We want to assure Aucklanders that Auckland Emergency Management is fully operational, and emergency responders are on standby to assist people across the region,” Brown said. “That was very short notice, the amount of rain that we got was well above what was originally forecast. As he tried to navigate a route through, he came across a ute stuck in the floodwaters. Duty controller Neville Reilly said the teams found that most of the houses visited in the evacuation zone were already empty following last week’s cyclone. State Highway 1 north of Te Hana is closed due to “multiple slips”, virtually cutting off Northland and the Far North. One man travelling from Whangārei to Auckland got caught in Mangawhai in the intense floodwaters. A Northland council rain gauge just outside Mangawhai measured a record 342mm for the day, most of it after midday. About 20 students and their parents have been stranded at a school in Northland overnight as heavy rain caused flooding.