Tauranga City Council has activated its Emergency Operations Centre ahead of heavy rain forecast over the next 36 hours.

There is a high chance that this warning could be upgraded to a Red Warning and given the recent weather event and subsequent rainfall over the last few weeks, there’s an increased risk of both new landslides occurring and additional damage at sites where landslides have already occurred.

Please take care if you're out and about. There may be surface flooding and difficult driving conditions. Streams and rivers may also rise rapidly so avoid low-lying areas and be cautious.

To report an issue, call our contact centre on 07 577 7000 and provide the exact location. Our team is available 24/7.

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