Some schools and early learning centres in the Bay of Plenty and South Canterbury are likely to be closed today due to flooding.

We recommend parents and whānau keep in contact with their school/kura or early learning service to get information about possible closures.

The best information will come from schools and early learning services themselves as they make decisions.

Parents are advised to check school or early childhood service websites or Facebook pages or contact them directly.

The decision to close remains that of the Board of Trustees for schools and Centre Managers/Owners for Early Learning services.

A list of closed ECE services and schools will be available on our website later today.

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