Māhaki Tiaki Tangata

12/04/2026

It may feel like we've dodged a bullet, but we're not out of the woods yet ⚠️ continue to stay vigilant & we'll see how the wind blows tomorrow. Nga mihi, MTT!

12/04/2026

Hope you have all your snacks secured,
SH2 has just been closed and will re-open after road monitoring.

12/04/2026

Ahimarie team,

Our team are keeping a close eye on the weather so you can be rest assured we have your back during this madness!

These are our current updates for the community.
⚠️ Please delay travel and stay off roads, if possible.
⚠️ Check in on your neighbours- including kaumatua and those whanau who need medical assistance.
⚠️ Tie down or put away any loose objects
⚠️ Keep checking here for updated information.

Nga mihi,
MTT

11/04/2026

Kia Ora e te whanau, We have been receiving pms, calls about our approach to Cyclone Vaianu, we know that there could be people feeling a little bit anxious about the posts going up from out of town with the State of Emergencies being declared. This post is to let you all know that our team are keeping a CLOSE eye out on our situation here Updates will come when we know more information. WE GOT US! Nga mihi

11/04/2026

🚨 CYCLONE VAIANU – ROAD SAFETY ALERT 🚨

🌧️ Stay safe. Stay alert. Limit travel.

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⚠️ LIMIT TRAVEL
Only travel if absolutely necessary.
Stay off the roads where you can.

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🌲 WATCH FOR HAZARDS
• Fallen trees & debris
• Land slips & unstable ground
• Slippery roads & low visibility

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🌊 FLOODED ROADS = TURN AROUND
🚫 Do NOT drive through floodwater
⚠️ It’s deeper and more dangerous than it looks

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📞 REPORT DANGERS
Seen flooding, slips, or blocked roads?
👉 Report to us please

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❤️ LOOK OUT FOR EACH OTHER
Check on your whānau, neighbours & kaumātua

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🛑 IF IN DOUBT — DON’T GO OUT

10/04/2026

Kia Ora tatou,
For those whanau needing Sand Bags they are available for collection from the House of breakthrough

10/04/2026

Waioweka Gorge planned closure from 6pm Saturday (11th April) TODAY to Monday (13th April) at 10am. Be safe everyone.

10/04/2026

🚧 PLANNED ROAD CLOSURES – TAIRAWHITI 🚧
Ahead of Cyclone Vaianu
Please be advised of the following road closures:
📍 State Highway 2 – Waioeka Gorge
🕕 From 6:00 PM, Saturday 11 April
🕙 Until 10:00 AM, Monday 13 April
📍 State Highway 35 – Punaruku to Tikitiki
🕕 From 6:00 PM, Saturday 11 April
🕙 Until 10:00 AM, Monday 13 April
⚠️ IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDERS
🚗 Drive to the conditions
❗ Only travel if necessary
🌧️ Be aware of slips, flooding, and fallen trees
🛑 Follow all road closure signage and official instructions
🌪️ Stay Safe, Tairāwhiti
Plan ahead and take care during severe weather conditions.

10/04/2026

Kia Ora whanau,
As we have been made aware that this Cyclone Vaianu is going to cause significant impact to us locally here in Tairawhiti.
It is now time to get Cyclone Impact Prepared.
Check on your supplies, check on your Pets and Animals, Check on our Kuia and Kaumatua.
Our team are getting prepared to stand up and support you all as this Cyclone approaches.
We are also asking you to prepare also. Make sure you have your medications and milk supplies if needed.
If you are in a flood prone area, consider making plans to move to higher ground apopo to wait out the storm. We must stress the impotence of if you are thinking of moving to please do so in daylight tomorrow!
Impact is due from 2am Sunday for at least 24hours.
Kia Haumaru whanau, we got this whanau!

09/04/2026

KIA MATAARA!!

🟠🟠 Orange Strong WIND Warning for us!
From 10am Sunday to 2am Monday morning.

🟡🟡 Yellow RAIN WATCH for us also!
From 2am Sunday to 6pm Sunday night.

NOW IS THE TIME TO PREPARE e te iwi!!

UPDATE @ 10am Saturday
Morena whanau - here's the latest in from MetService this morning.
The main change is for Gisborne/Tairawhiti, north of Tolaga Bay where there is an ORANGE HEAVY RAIN WARNING AND MetService are now forecasting 120-150mm of rain about the ranges, with 70-90mm closer to the coast. Expect peak rates of 25-45mm/hr in localised downpours on Sunday afternoon. So the overall rainfall forecast has decreased, the localised intensities have increased. There is now a LOW chance of upgrading to a red warning.

The ORANGE STRONG WIND WARNING for Tairawhiti is now in place for 17 hours from 9am Sunday through to 2am Monday.

Take care out there whanau.

Mōrena whānau!
MetService has upgraded some of our warnings. Here’s the lowdown.

There’s an ORANGE HEAVY RAIN WARNING for Gisborne/Tairāwhiti, north of Tolaga Bay for 14 hours from 2am Sunday through to 4pm Sunday. MetService are forecasting 150-180mm of rain about the ranges with 70-100mm closer to the coast and peak rates of 20-30mm/hr. Large swells and coastal inundation is likely. There is a moderate chance of upgrading to a red warning.

There is also an ORANGE STRONG WIND WARNING for Tairāwhiti, Hawke’s Bay and Taihape for the 16 hours from 10am Sunday to 2am Monday. MetService are forecasting severe easterly gale changing to westerly Sunday afternoon or evening, gusting 130km/hr in exposed places.

And . . . a YELLOW HEAVY RAIN WATCH for Tairāwhiti about and south of Tolaga Bay, Hawke’s Bay ranges and coastal hills south of Napier for the 16 hours from 2am on Sunday through to 6pm Sunday. Expect periods of heavy rain with amounts possibly approaching or exceeding warning criteria. Large swells and coastal inundation are likely.

Take care out there whānau! Get prepared. Make sure your whānau and neighbours are ok. Make sure your gutters and drains are clear. Have a grab bag and ensure you have enough food and supplies for 5 days.

👉 https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home -north

09/04/2026

Good information in here by Tairāwhiti Civil Defence to help us prepare for this incoming weather system.

Kia Mataara e te iwi!