Weather situation
The Auckland region is being hit by heavy rain, with strong winds expected in parts of the region today and into Friday as a deep sub-tropical low affects New Zealand.
Heavy Rain Warnings, a Rain Watch and a Strong Wind Warning are in place for parts of Auckland including the Hunua Ranges, and including Aotea Great Barrier Island:
- Heavy Rain Watch for Auckland south of Whangaparāoa, but excluding Hunua Ranges from 09:00 Thursday to 12pm Friday. Periods of heavy rain.
- Heavy Rain Warning – Orange: Auckland from Whangaparaoa northwards from 9am Thursday to 8am Friday. Expect 90 to 120mm of rain on top of what has already fallen.
- Heavy Rain Warning – Orange: Hunua Ranges from 9am Thursday to 12pm Friday. Expect 110 to 150mm of rain.
- Heavy Rain Warning – Orange: Great Barrier Island from 9am Thursday to 11am Friday. Expect 120 to 170mm of rain.
- Strong Wind Warning – Orange: Auckland to Great Barrier Island from 9am Thursday to 1am Friday. Severe gales gusting 120km/h in exposed places.
We urge Aucklanders to stay up to date with the weather forecast at metservice.com or download the MetService app.
Stay safe on the roads
- Do not drive, walk of play in floodwaters.
- Roads may be slippery and affected by slips or debris, drive slowly and carefully.
- Do not attempt to drive through or over slips.
- Treat power lines as live at all times
- The weather may impact Auckland’s roads and services, with public transport potentially disrupted. Follow @AklTransport and @NZTAAkl for the latest information.
Council services
Council services are running as usual.
We have not closed campgrounds but have advised anyone on site of the weather conditions and are encouraging them to leave.
All council grass sports fields will be closed for sports training today.
Council arborists have responded to around 40 callouts relating to fallen trees, branches and leaf fall.
Please report trees down on public land through the Auckland Council Report a Problem tool.
If you are experiencing stormwater issues, including blocked drains,or structural issues with buildings, phone Auckland Council on 09 301 0101.
If you are experiencing an overflow or wastewater flooding on your property, phone Watercare on 09 442 2222 or visit watercare.co.nz for live chat or to complete an online inquiry.
Animals
Please visit the Ministry of Primary Industries for information about animals affected by flooding, and advice for livestock, lifestyle block, horse and pet owners.