Tropical Cyclone Tam has officially arrived and is expected to bring significant wind and rainfall to our region.
Heavy rain and wind is expected to start from midday today (Thursday, 17 April), and continue until midnight Friday, 18 April.
Residents should prepare for substantial rainfall. Due to the cyclone's nature, conditions may escalate.
Heavy rainfall may lead to surface flooding, slips, and rapid rises in streams and rivers.
If you're near a hillside, keep an eye out for any strange movement and don’t hesitate to move if it feels unsafe. Call us on 07 306 0500 if you see anything unusual.
Please take it easy on the roads - especially through the hills and rural areas. Visibility might be sketchy, so if you can, stay home and keep warm.
Now's a good time to get storm-ready. Check gutters, drains, and secure anything that might go flying in gusty winds – trampolines, umbrellas, your washing.
For anything urgent, please call us at 07 306 0500. For non-urgent issues, please use our Fix It and Report a Problem form.
We will continue to share updates on our website. For the latest weather forecast, please visit MetService New Zealand.
Stay safe and take care.