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Council news 9 May 2023

Heavy rain warning and thunderstorm watch issued for Auckland

MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Auckland, including Aotea Great Barrier Island for Tuesday 9 May.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 9 May 2023

Mayor declares local state of emergency

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has declared a State of Local Emergency for Auckland and delegated his responsibilities and powers to Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson.

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 9 May 2023

Emergency Mobile Alert issued for widespread rain and flooding in Auckland

Auckland Emergency Management has issued an emergency mobile alert and MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Auckland, including Aotea Great Barrier Island today (Tuesday 9 May).

Mayor 9 May 2023

Update from Mayoral Office

Mayor Brown has been briefed on the developing situation in Auckland and is in regular telephone contact with Auckland Emergency Management and the Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson. If required, he will delegate powers to Deputy Mayor Simpson as necess...

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 24 Feb 2023

Bethells Road closure clarification

Bethells Road, from the Bethells Road/Te Henga Road intersection, is under traffic management and open to residents only. Public access to Bethells Beach is temporarily closed to the public as it is deemed unsafe.

Council news 24 Feb 2023

Emergency Mobile Alert issued for Rodney, Helensville, Upper Harbour, Te Atatu and Henderson Valley

Auckland Emergency Management has issued an Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) at 5:19pm this evening to provide important safety messages for the heightened risk of further landslides and flash flooding. The alert has been issued due to an active line...

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 24 Feb 2023

Emergency Mobile Alert issued for Bethells Beach, Piha, Karekare and Muriwai

Auckland Emergency Management has issued an Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) at 5:11pm this evening to provide important safety messages for the heightened risk of further landslides and flash flooding in Bethells Beach, Karekare, Muriwai and Piha. Th...

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 24 Feb 2023

Flash flooding possible in Auckland, residents urged to be prepared

Auckland Emergency Management is urging Aucklanders to be vigilant and to have a plan in place as heavy downpours start to cross the region.