09/04/2026
🌧️🌀⚠️Cyclone Vaianu – prepare now, whānau ⚠️🌀🌧️
A severe storm is expected this weekend from late Saturday through to Sunday even across Te Ika-a-Māui and especially Tainui waka rohe, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, flooding, slips, road closures and anticipated power outages. 18 alerts have been issued already.
Now is the time to get ready to keep safe e te whānau.
👉 Follow the Flood Room: https://www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/services/regional-hazards-and-emergency-management/flood-room/
👉 Make a home made grab bag: https://www.consumer.org.nz/articles/diy-emergency-grab-bags
👉 Marae Map: https://maorimaps.com/en/marae-map
👉 Track the MetService New Zealand radar in real time: https://www.metservice.com/maps-radar/rain/radar?range=300&tab=real-time