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Cyclone Vaianu Update From Kaipara District Council
We remain in Orange (Heavy Rain and Strong Wind) Warning status. The latest modelling from MetService tells us there is a low risk that Kaipara will move into Red Warning status, however things can change quickly and it is always best to be prepared.
We are expecting the worst of the weather late tonight and into the early hours and have staff rostered on overnight to monitor the situation closely. If your property is safe, the best thing you can do tonight is stay in, warm and dry at home. Please keep off the roads.
If your property is prone to flooding – make a plan to evacuate before you need to. If you need to leave your home and can’t stay with friends or family, there are temporary places of shelter available later tonight or ready to open if needed.
• Mangawhai Heads – Campbell Park Christian Camp, 280 Molesworth Drive. Open from 8pm tonight (Saturday). Beds available, please bring your own bedding
• Mangawhai Village – Causeway Church, 30 Urlich Drive – will open if needed. No beds, please bring bedding from home
• Dargaville Anglican Church – will open if needed
• Dargaville Scout Hall – will open if needed
Te Roroa are offering shelter and kai at marae in western Kaipara. Please bring essentials and medications. See their post for locations: https://www.facebook.com/TeIwiOTeRoroa/posts/pfbid0JfA3Zb7qjLAWB9DcGrFBGRw7tiN8JggQQ78SWb7y29gEpADW2oyB17nWoqUgnwTwl
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whatua marae are on standby to open their doors in case of emergency evacuations at marae across the middle of the district (Oruawharo to Dargaville), see: https://www.facebook.com/NgatiWhatuaRunanga/posts/pfbid02SuAidShDmoLow5tt18vQAabRKxj5ENhaxWxGhN5gQw1S3zojeiGEJobR5wKdZDK9l
Our council welfare line is open now and available overnight – 09 439 1111.
Our council offices in Mangawhai and Dargaville will be open and staffed tomorrow (Sunday) 7am – 6pm.
If you're feeling scared or anxious, you don’t have to go through this on your own. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out and free call or text 1737, or call Lifeline Aotearoa on 0800 543 354.
See the latest MetService New Zealand weather forecasts
See the latest advice from Civil Defence Northland
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