08/04/2026
⚠️Kia Ora Katoa
With more serious weather expected this week we encourage whānau to be prepared and keep up to date with weather updates from local authorities. Kia tūpato e te iwi and stay dry.
Heavy rain
Heavy rain can cause stream and river levels to rise, leading to dangerous, fast-flowing currents. Rain can lead to landslides and flooding. High river levels with strong currents can cause flooding and destroy bridges.
Storm surges, heavy swells and large waves
During storms, New Zealand’s low-lying coastal areas are particularly vulnerable, especially when high tides, storm surges and/or heavy swells/large waves occur at the same time.
Potential consequences of large waves include:
Inundation/flooding.
Overtopping, where waves spill over a seawall or breakwater.
Hazardous driving conditions.
Structural damage.
Beach erosion.
Rip currents.
Stormwater and drainage networks overwhelmed.
Higher salinity water up rivers and streams that can affect potable water supplies.
Pasture damage for up to a year from salt burn.
Get ready for strong winds
Bring inside or tie down items that can be broken or picked up by strong winds.
Identify a safe location in your whare/home for household members to gather. This should be a place away from windows, skylights, or glass doors, which can be broken by strong winds and cause damage or injury.
Keep materials at hand for repairing windows, such as tarpaulins, boards and duct tape.
If you have livestock, know which paddocks are safe to move livestock away from floodwaters, landslides and power lines.
