There is a MetService orange heavy rain warning in place for Tauranga from midnight tonight. The heavy rain warning will be updated as MetService provides further information.

There are a number of tracks and parks closed around the city in preparation for this new weather event. For the latest information about closures please visit www.tauranga.govt.nz/weatherupdates. 

Given the recent weather events 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. If you learn or suspect that a landslide is occurring or is about to occur in your area evacuate immediately if it is safe to do so. Seek higher ground outside the path of the landslide. Getting out of the path of a landslide or debris flow path is your best protection.

If you are feeling unsafe in your property please self-evacuate to family or friends, take animals and any medication you may need.

Please take care while driving as road conditions may be slippery. Watch out for slips and fallen trees. After heavy rainfall, streams and rivers may continue to rise. If you see rising water, do not wait for official warnings. Head for higher ground and stay away from floodwater.

With the forecast for further adverse weather later this week and into the weekend, our teams will continue to check sites daily to ensure signage and closures remain in place.

If residents need to report an issue, please call our contact centre on 07 577 7000 and provide the exact location. Our team is available 24/7. Residents can stay up to date with the latest weather information on the MetService website.

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