Auckland flooding

Downpours are expected to be severe but more localised but in other regions, as rain hangs about for days to come.

A severe thunderstorm watch is also in place for the Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Taupō. There are reasons for this.](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/weather-news/300204372/rain-or-sunshine-why-do-weather-forecasts-sometimes-tell-different-stories) [Why are we obsessed with the weather?As a nation, New Zealand cannot get enough of what's going on outside.](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/weather-news/300609779/cheat-sheet-why-is-new-zealand-so-obsessed-with-the-weather) [The 'weather detectives' using clues from the past to study changing climateA man who arrived in the Bay of Islands in 1824 and died in 1864 has been helping scientists to learn about our climate and weather.](https://www.stuff.co.nz/science/99501713/the-weather-detectives-using-clues-from-the-past-to-study-changing-climate) “But we're not expecting you know the record-breaking rainfall intensities that we saw last night.” During Wednesday and Thursday, rain is expected about western parts of the South Island is affected, with a chance of heavy rain for central and southern Westland and northern Fiordland. Another period of heavy rain is possible for Auckland on Sunday, with more thunderstorms possible during the afternoon and evening as another weather system moves down from the north – expected to bring more rain early next week. A heavy rain warning is also in place for Wairarapa including the Tararua District where 70mm to 100mm of rain is expected about the ranges, with localised downpours of 25-40mm of rain from Saturday afternoon. During Tuesday and Wednesday, there is a moderate risk of rainfall reaching warning criteria about western parts of Bay of Plenty and the Tasman Region, which spreads over much of the central North Island on Wednesday. Thunderstorms are also possible. “The main rain band has moved off to the east of Auckland for the time being and there are a number of Orange Warnings and Watches in place around the North Island. “The main rain band returns to Auckland and Northland later on Sunday but rain will come and go for many areas in the North Island,” MetService meteorologist Angus Hines said. Localised downpours of between 25mm-40mm of rain per hour are expected over western and central parts of the North Island and Bay of Plenty and eastern Taupō on Saturday, MetService meteorologist Dan Corrigan said. [“unprecedented” rain in Auckland on Friday](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300794348/auckland-floods-second-man-found-dead-in-wairau-valley?rm=a) and Saturday, the MetService is warning North Islanders to brace for more heavy rain on Sunday.

For a recap of the wild weather as it battered the Auckland region as it happened, scroll down. What you need to know: Aucklanders are being advised ...

I was following the recommendations of the professionals." I had to wait until I had the official request from the emergency management centre," Brown said. "The rough weather last night and this morning has caused chaos, and there is no sign of it easing up over the weekend. This is to reduce the volume of wastewater leaving your properties." "The state of emergency is a prescribed process. "However, the delivery of items may be impacted for a number of days, depending on weather and road network conditions. He says authorities are working on aerial and ground surveys - in the process of assessing how many people have been displaced. "The flooding has had a huge impact our Auckland operations. "This was an unprecedented number of calls and we had to prioritise. But the delay to reopening is necessary to ensure travellers’ safety," Auckland Airport chief executive Carrie Hurihanganui said. We are very grateful to the marae for their support." We have full confidence in these gentlemen and their training and resources," he said gesturing to officials.,

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, less than a week in office, flew by helicopter over the city before touring flood-hit homes. " ...

Air New Zealand said its domestic flights in and out of Auckland resumed from noon (2300 GMT on Friday), and international flights out of Auckland would resume from noon on Sunday (2300 GMT on Saturday). Two men were found dead, New Zealand Police said. [ state of emergency ](https://www.geo.tv/latest/467543-elton-john-concert-cancelled-as-torrential-rains-flash-floods-lash-auckland)remained in place in the city of 1.6 million people on New Zealand's north island as the rains eased after Friday's flooding in the north, northwest and west.

Auckland International Airport has been forced to close due to torrential flooding which has resulted in a state of emergency being declared.

International arrivals are scheduled to recommence on Sunday 4.30am local. A state of emergency has been declared for the North Island city of Auckland, and mass evacuations are now taking place. The news of the airport closure follows closely on the heels of an incident involving an Air New Zealand Boeing 777 which experienced a runway excursion on landing, which resulted in damage to runway edge lighting.

Rain that would typically fall in the course of a summer fell in a single day, weather agencies say.

“We’ve just had to evacuate our home as the water was already rising rapidly and coming in aggressively. The agencies said this was the most rain Auckland had ever seen in recorded history, reported the Associated Press. Thinking of all the locals who have had been affected by today’s floods,” he said. Rain that would typically fall in the course of a summer fell in a single day, said weather agencies about the Friday downpour. Rain that would typically fall in the course of a summer fell in a single day, weather agencies say The wettest day on record in the city, that 1.6 million people call home, led to the sounding of a state of emergency.

Auckland Airport has been closed after torrential rain hit New Zealand's largest city, causing widespread flooding in many areas. The airport turned into a ...

We wish to apologize to anyone who was unable to access the support they needed. Most customers are able to self-serve via the Manage Booking tab on the Air New Zealand website. Air New Zealand has advised its passengers with non-urgent travel between now and Monday 30th January 2023 to make use of the flexibility policy. “International flights in and out of Auckland are more complex than domestic, with many parts of the aviation ecosystem needing to be ready as well. Passengers can also easily opt into credit via the Air New Zealand app or website in the Manage Booking tab, by selecting Request a Credit. Airlines and Auckland Airport are working with public and private organizations to support stranded passengers. Even though Auckland Airport had initially scheduled to open its international terminal at 5 pm on Saturday, no international passenger departures will take place until 5 am, Sunday 29 January. Following the closure of the airport, 12 international flights of Those who don’t have urgent travel are being encouraged to make full use of our flexibility policies.”Captain David Morgan, Air New Zealand’s Chief Operational Integrity and Safety Officer Customers needing to travel can rebook online or via the Air NZ app. Footage shared on social media showed the check-in area in the International Terminal knee-deep in flood water. A state of emergency was declared in Auckland after the torrential rain caused widespread flooding and evacuations, closing the city’s airports.

Authorities in New Zealand's biggest city, Auckland, began mopping up on Saturday after torrential rains brought flash flooding and evacuations, ...

“Two men were found dead,” New Zealand Police said. A state of emergency remained in place in the city of 1.6 million people on New Zealand’s north island as the rains eased after Friday’s flooding in the north, northwest and west. Authorities in New Zealand’s biggest city, Auckland, began mopping up on Saturday after torrential rains brought flash flooding and evacuations, with at least two people confirmed dead and two missing in the widespread inundation.

A torrential downpour in New Zealand's largest city prompts evacuations, power cuts and other chaos.

Heavy rains were forecast in various parts of the city for at least the next five days. The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), the country's climate science body, said Friday was the wettest day on record for a number of locations in Auckland. Ricardo Menendez March, a Green MP and Auckland resident, told the BBC that the area he lived in was quickly flooded and he had to evacuate, but was given shelter by a friend nearby.

Authorities in Auckland have admitted the death toll from devastating floods could soon rise and the New Zealand meteorology centre Met Service warned more ...

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins issued a plea on Saturday for all residents who are safe to stay home to do so (pictured, residents on a flooded Auckland street) A state of emergency was declared in Auckland on Friday due to devastating floods fuelled by torrential rain (pictured, an emergency worker and residents wade in through flood in Auckland) Photos show hundreds of residents have been displaced across the city with the rain set to continue through to the end of the week (pictured, residents in floodwater) Aucklanders have been urged to stay home if they're safe to do so with more rain set to hit the flood-stricken city on Sunday (pictured, the rain radar for Auckland on Saturday night) 'Our priority is to ensure that Aucklanders are safe, that they are housed and that they have access to the essential services that they need. In light of the forecast for Sunday, Auckland officials have urged residents to stay home and minimise travel.

A man is pictured at the empty International Departures of Auckland Airport in New Zealand, Jan. 28, 2023. Record rainfall from Friday morning through ...

The operation of domestic flights at Auckland Airport has been gradually resumed on Saturday. Record rainfall from Friday morning through overnight to Saturday morning in Auckland has caused massive flooding across the biggest city in New Zealand. A staff member is pictured at the empty International Departures of Auckland Airport in New Zealand, Jan.

Severe thunderstorm warnings for Auckland and the Coromandel have been lifted and the rain that has hit the North Island over the past few days is expected ...

Tony Birch, co-owner of Janbells School Uniforms in Mairangi Bay, rushed to his store on Friday evening to see all his store's boxes of new school shoes ...

If you’re unsure, do give your insurance provider a call to discuss what your policy covers, and what the next steps are for claiming so the fit-out is going to have to be redone as well.” It’s a kick in the face.” Tower assessors were visiting affected areas on Saturday morning and the company was flying in more assessors from around the country. It’s helpful if you have a covered space to start drying out your things – you’d be surprised by how much you can save if they are dried early We need to get up and running as quick as we can.

Three people have died and one is missing after raging floodwaters and slips caused by an unprecedented deluge of rain across Auckland - easily the city's ...

A state of emergency remains in place across the region. About 12.30am, Police were called to a flooded car park on Link Dr, also in Wairau Valley, after a report of another man was found dead. On Friday evening about 7.30pm a man was found dead in a flooded culvert in Wairau Valley. In another clip he appears to drop his phone in the water. One of the three people who died, who the Herald has chosen not to name at this time, posted several live videos on Facebook during the flooding. A man who died in the Auckland flooding shared videos of himself walking through the floodwater offering assistance to residents.

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown at the West Harbour Fire Station fronting the media after the worst flooding the Auckland region has ever experienced. Photo / Dean ...

A late-night press conference fronted by the mayor was welcome news and brought much-needed information. He did not know whether the water was safe to drink. Unlike in Auckland, the Napier mayor did not have to be urged by the leader of the opposition, and members of the public, to declare a state of emergency. There was nothing on the Auckland Council Facebook page until the mayor declared a state of local emergency. Updates on the Auckland Emergency Management social media pages were few and far between in comparison to during the Napier flooding. There were updates on rainfall figures, warnings not to drive, road closures, advice about water use, weather information, and health and safety advice.