Civil Defence Northland

28/08/2026

⚠️ UPDATE: Orange Heavy Rain Warning HAS BEEN LIFTED ⚠️
Received from MetService New Zealand, At 9:43pm 29 Aug 2026

The MetService Orange Warning for heavy rain has been lifted for Taitokerau-Northland.

🌧 Rivers and streams may continue to rise after the rain subsides. Please take care if you are travelling around our roads.

Thank you for your patience - Mauruuru mō tō manawanui
Stay safe everyone - Kia noho whakahaumaru

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Mōrena Te Taitokerau-Northland,

MetService New Zealand has updated the weather warning for our region this morning.

🟠 An Orange Heavy Rain Warning is in place for Northland 🟠.

A low pressure system north of New Zealand moves southeast during Saturday and early Sunday, bringing periods of heavy rain to the northern North Island with a risk of localised downpours. A front moves across the lower South Island on Sunday bringing a period of prolonged disturbed westerlies.

Expect 70 to 100 mm of rain, possibly more in localised downpours. Peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h, but possible 25 to 40 mm/hr in downpours. Low chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.

With these forecast conditions we could see:
• Rapid rises in streams and rivers
• Surface flooding and slips
• Hazardous driving conditions, especially later today and tonight
• Reduced visibility during downpours

If you’re travelling this afternoon or evening, plan ahead and be prepared for changing conditions.
✅ More key reminders and tips:
➡️ Take care on the roads – slow down and watch for surface flooding
➡️ Stay away from streams and rivers during heavy rain
➡️ Be aware of landslide risks, especially in areas prone to slips
➡️ Clear gutters and drains while conditions are quieter
➡️ Secure outdoor items in case winds strengthen
➡️ Be ready for possible power outages
➡️ If conditions worsen and you feel unsafe, be prepared to move to a safe place
➡️ If at any time you feel you, your whānau, or your property are at immediate risk, please call emergency services on 111

📲 Stay informed:
🔗 For the full weather warning details and to stay up to date with the latest conditions: https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home -north
🚗 State highways: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/highway.../northland or follow NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi - Northland
For local road updates, check your council channels:
Far North District Council
Kaipara District Council
Whangarei District Council
Our duty team is continuing to monitor this system closely and we’ll share updates as things develop...

13/08/2026

⚠️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been lifted - 6.52am Friday 14 Aug 2026 ⛈️

MetService New Zealand Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been lifted for Northland - 6.52am Friday 14 Aug 2026

Rain intensities have eased. Some heavy rain is still expected but the threat of torrential rain has passed.

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*** Severe Thunderstorm Warning 6.15am Fri 14 Aug 2026 ***

➡️Area: Far North and Whangarei
➡️Forecast: At 06:15 am, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near OFFSHORE NORTH OF CAPE BRETT, PURERUA, PAIHIA and KERIKERI.

These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the south, and are expected to lie near KAWAKAWA, PAIHIA, MOEREWA, RUSSELL, OPUA, WAITANGI, NGAWHA SPRINGS and OPAHI at 06:45 am and near KAWAKAWA, TOWAI, MOEREWA, OPAHI, NUKUTAWHITI and AWARUA at 07:15 am.

These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain.

➡️Impact: Torrential rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous.

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*** Severe Thunderstorm Warning 5:49am Fri 14 Aug 2026 ***

This warning affects people in the following local government areas: FAR NORTH.

At 05:37 am, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near OFFSHORE NORTH OF CAPE BRETT.

These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the southwest, and are expected to lie near KERIKERI, PURERUA and TE TII at 06:07 am and near KERIKERI and OKAIHAU at 06:37 am.

These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain.

Torrential rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous.

The National Emergency Management Agency advises that as storms approach you should:
🔹Take shelter, preferably indoors away from windows;
🔹Avoid sheltering under trees, if outside;
🔹Get back to land, if outdoors on the water;
🔹Move cars under cover or away from trees;
🔹Secure any loose objects around your property;
🔹Check that drains and gutters are clear;
🔹Be ready to slow down or stop, if driving.

During and after the storm, you should also:
🔹Beware of fallen trees and power lines;
🔹Avoid streams and drains as you may be swept away in flash flooding.

Please stay up to date with the latest weather information: https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home -north

12/08/2026

⚠️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning HAS BEEN LIFTED ⚠️
Received from MetService New Zealand, At 6:23pm 12 Aug 2026

MetService Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been lifted for Northland radar area

There is still a Heavy Rain Watch in place until the early hours of tomorrow morning.

Thank you for your patience - Mauruuru mō tō manawanui
Stay safe everyone - Kia noho whakahaumaru

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*** 5:57pm Wed 12 Aug 2026 - Valid until 6:45pm Wed 12 Aug ***

At 05:45 pm, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near OKAIHAU and PUKETI FOREST.

These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the eastsoutheast, and are expected to lie near KAIKOHE, KERIKERI and OKAIHAU at 06:15 pm and near KAWAKAWA, KERIKERI and MOEREWA at 06:45 pm.

These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain.

Very heavy rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous.

The National Emergency Management Agency advises that as storms approach you should:
🔹Take shelter, preferably indoors away from windows;
🔹Avoid sheltering under trees, if outside;
🔹Get back to land, if outdoors on the water;
🔹Move cars under cover or away from trees;
🔹Secure any loose objects around your property;
🔹Check that drains and gutters are clear;
🔹Be ready to slow down or stop, if driving.

During and after the storm, you should also:
🔹Beware of fallen trees and power lines;
🔹Avoid streams and drains as you may be swept away in flash flooding.

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*** 5:00pm Wed 12 Aug 2026 - Valid until 6:00pm Wed 12 Aug ***

MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near MANGAMUKA and THE MAUNGATANIWHA RANGE.

These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the eastsoutheast, and are expected to lie near MANGAMUKA, THE MAUNGATANIWHA RANGE and PUKETI FOREST at 05:30 pm and near OKAIHAU and PUKETI FOREST at 06:00 pm.

These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain.

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*** 4:25pm Wed 12 Aug 2026 - Valid until 5:15pm Wed 12 Aug ***

This warning affects people in the following local government areas: FAR NORTH.

At 04:15 pm, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near MANGAMUKA, BROADWOOD and THE MAUNGATANIWHA RANGE.

These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the east, and are expected to lie near MANGAMUKA and THE MAUNGATANIWHA RANGE at 04:45 pm and near MANGAMUKA and PUKETI FOREST at 05:15 pm.

These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain.

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*** SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ⛈️
🔹 Area: Far North
🕛 Forecast: At 03:30 pm, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near KAITAIA, HEREKINO and BROADWOOD.

⚠️ These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the east, and are expected to lie near BROADWOOD and VICTORIA VALLEY at 04:00 pm and near RAWENE, MANGAMUKA, BROADWOOD and THE MAUNGATANIWHA RANGE at 04:30 pm.

These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain.

Impact: Very heavy rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous.

Stay up to date with the latest forecast. For more information head to: https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home See less

11/08/2026

°°° Heavy rain watch no longer in force °°°
Issued 8.25pm Wed 12 Aug 2026

Heavy rain watch lifted for northern and eastern parts of Te Taitokerau - Northland about and north of Bay Of Islands. Rain has eased and the Watch is now lifted.

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Kia ora mai tātou Northland. MetService New Zealand have issued a Heavy Rain Watch for the northern and eastern parts of Te Taitokerau/Northland.

🕛 Period: 14 hours from 11:00am Wed 12 Aug to 1:00am Thu 13 Aug
🔹 Forecast: Periods of heavy rain, amounts may approach warning criteria. Localised downpours possible.

People are advised to stay up to date with the latest forecast in case this Watch is upgraded to a Warning or further areas are added: https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home -north

🟡Heavy Rain Watch🟡

A Heavy Rain Watch has been issued for northern and eastern parts of Northland, and Auckland north of Orewa including Great Barrier Island.

The forecast is for a period of heavy rain with localised downpours possible; where amounts may approach warning criteria. There is a moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

⏰ Period: 14hrs from 11am Wed, 12 Aug - 1am Thu, 13 Aug ⏰

Stay up to date with the latest forecast. For more information head to: https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home

07/08/2026

*** Latest Update: 9.16pm Sun 9 Aug 2026 ***

👍Watches no longer in Force
🔹 Heavy Rain Watch lifted for the north and east of Northland:

Heavy rain has eased, and remaining areas of rain are expected to clear Sunday night, hence the Watch is lifted.

A reminder to everyone to stay safe when travelling around the area. Some roads have experience surface flooding, so please exercise caution, slow down, and drive to the conditions.
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9.32am Sun 9 Aug 2026 Update

🌧️ MetService New Zealand have said we remain under a Heavy rain watch for Northland

Area: The north and east of Northland
Period: 12 hours from 8:00am Sun 9 Aug to 8:00pm Sun 9 Aug
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria.

🚨Note: that there is a low risk of localised downpours that could briefly boost rainfall rates to 25 to 40 mm/h.

Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

Please stay up to date with the latest weather information: https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home -north

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9.25pm Sat 8 Aug 2026 Update

🌧️ Forecast for Te Taitokerau Saturday evening.
We are still under a heavy rain watch for tomorrow but now from 8.00am - 8.00pm (12 hour period).

Still a moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

People are advised to stay up to date on the forecasts. Next update is Sunday morning at around 10.00am

Please stay up to date with the latest weather information: https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home -north
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MetService New Zealand has issued a Heavy Rain Watch for Northland from Sunday 9 August 2026: 8.00am – 9.00pm (13 hour period)

🌧️Heavy Rain Watch
Area: The north and east of Te Taitokerau-Northland
Period: 13 hours from 8:00am Sun 9 Aug to 9:00pm Sun 9 Aug

Forecast: A front moves eastwards across the upper and central North Island on Sunday and early Monday, bringing a period of heavy rain to many places. A Heavy Rain Watch is now in force for the north and east of Northland, and the eastern ranges of Bay of Plenty.

Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

Please stay up to date with the latest weather information: https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home -north

16/07/2026

Kia ora Northland,
You may have seen they’ve had a 5.9 magnitude earthquake down south near Fiordland. A tsunami advisory has been issued for the West Coast of the South Island from Milford Sound to Puysegur Point. The alerts have been issued by New Zealand Civil Defence. There are currently no threats or concerns for Northland, but we continue to monitor the situation closely and will provide updates if the situation changes.

For the latest information you can see NZ Civil Defence's post below or go to: https://www.civildefence.govt.nz

AREAS UNDER THREAT: Land inundation is likely in the following areas. People near the coast in the following areas must move immediately to the nearest high ground, out of tsunami evacuation zones, or as far inland as possible:

24/06/2026

Here’s an update from Top Energy NZ for those in the Far North ⬇️

Strong winds today, along with bouts of heavy rain over the past two days, are causing trees and branches to break and damage power lines, resulting in outages in some areas.

Crews are working hard to restore power as safely and as quickly as possible. Please stay up to date via their outage centre and remember to treat all lines as live.

More strong winds are forecast today, with a Strong Wind Watch in place until 6pm. So, make sure you’re prepared for any potential power outages and if you’re travelling around the Far North this afternoon, take extra care on the roads — especially if you’re in a high-sided vehicle or on a motorcycle.

For the latest weather watches and warnings for Northland:
🔗 https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home
For the latest outage information:
🔗 https://outages.topenergy.co.nz/
You can also find more details in Top Energy’s post below 👇

Kia ora
We're currently experiencing severe wind gusts in the Far North, as shown in Windy below. This, along with bouts of heavy rain over the past 2 days, is causing trees and branches to break and damage lines, and a severe slip has brought lines down in one area.

Our crews are working hard to restore power as safely and as quickly as they can, so please bear with us. Also, subscribe to our outage centre to receive updates and remember to treat all lines as live.

23/06/2026

A heads up for some heavy rain in parts of our region tomorrow(Wednesday 24 June)

MetService New Zealand has issued a 🟡Heavy Rain Watch for eastern Northland, south of Karikari Peninsula from 6am - 4pm Wed, 24 June.

During this time, periods of heavy rain are expected, with thunderstorms and localised downpours possible.

Make sure to stay up to date with the latest forecasts in case conditions change.

If you’re travelling during the watch period make sure to take extra care on the roads and drive to the conditions.

For the latest weather watches and warnings for Northland, visit:
🔗 https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home

You can also see more in MetService’s post below👇

Kia ora Aotearoa!

Here is a summary of the watches and warnings in place for upper North Island for Wednesday 24th June 2026.

For more and the latest information, visit https://www.metservice.com/

⚠️ During Heavy Rain Warnings:

• Streams and rivers may rise rapidly.
• Surface flooding and slips are possible.
• Driving conditions may become hazardous.

Prepare by clearing drains and gutters, avoiding low-lying areas, and taking extra care on the roads.