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9th April, 2026 - CYCLONE VAIANI

From Peter Nation - Tamahere Community Civil Defence Co-ordinator.

Heads up, we’re keeping an eye on Cyclone Vaianu this weekend, and now’s a good time to do the same.
While there’s still some uncertainty around its exact path, it could bring strong winds, heavy rain, and possible disruptions like power outages, road closures, or travel delays as it’s expected to move south across the North Island on Sunday.

Now’s a good time to get prepared at home:
✔ Secure outdoor furniture, trampolines and anything that could be picked up by strong winds
✔ Clear gutters and drains to help reduce surface flooding
✔ Charge phones and devices
✔ Check you have enough food, water and essentials at home
✔ Have a plan in case you need to change travel plans

Strong winds can bring down trees and powerlines, and heavy rain can lead to flooding and difficult driving conditions, so taking a few simple steps now can help reduce the impact.

We’ll keep you updated as we know more.
Keep an eye out for the latest from MetService.

Video reference: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HaPY7MKfQ/

For further personal preparedness information, please refer to:
Home — Get Ready (NZ Civil Defence) — Emergency preparedness in New Zealand

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