Kumeū Emergency Network

29/08/2026

As severe weather becomes more common, understanding where landslides are more likely to occur is becoming increasingly important.  

29/08/2026

The Rodney Local Board includes Kawau Island and Kumeu/Huapai, Helensville, Warkworth, Matakana and Wellsford.

This Local Board adopted the Emergency Readiness and Response Plan which was developed with Auckland Emergency Management and input from the wider community. This comprehensive plan offers advice and information about local hazards, how to prepare for emergencies, and what to do during an emergency.

The accompanying key contacts document summarises the plan, outlining what you and your family should do in an emergency, who to contact to report issues, and how to respond to different hazards in your area.

Emergency readiness and response plan
https://www.aucklandemergencymanagement.govt.nz/media/wynbyzqt/rodney-emergency-readiness-response-plan-web.pdf

Key Contacts
https://www.aucklandemergencymanagement.govt.nz/media/wynbyzqt/rodney-emergency-readiness-response-plan-web.pdf

Different Languages
https://www.aucklandemergencymanagement.govt.nz/resource-library/rodney-key-contacts-and-emergency-information

Auckland Emergency Management works in partnership with emergency services, lifeline utilities, and other organisations to coordinate Civil Defence and emergency management within our communities.

29/08/2026

Update 10.20pm. Rainfall rate still below 5mm/hr with the band moving to the east overnight. Very low risk of serious flooding although the river level will peak in Kumeū over night.
Drains will be full so be careful driving, keeping speeds down to avoid loss of traction.

Update- Sat 8.20pm. Rainfall still below 5mm/hr. Rivers rising but unlikely to be reaching alert level at this stage. Taupaki river level just under the bridge but not breeching the road. Keep stock, pet animals and vulnerable equipment on higher ground.
AEM Facebook link https://www.facebook.com/share/1EkrCSi3Du/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Udpate-Sat 5.30pm. Rainfall is below 5mm/hr which is not likely to cause flooding, but heavier rain is likely tonight. We will keep you updated if road flooding is likely. Animals and vehicles/flood prone equipment, should be moved to higher ground if they have not already been.

07/06/2026

It will not be welcome news for places that have already had unusually dry months.

01/06/2026

Update 6.30am- No issues with flooding on main roads. River levels rising, but not expected to reach capacity. Rain band has passed over Auckland.

Update- 1.45am- River levels are well below flooding level- rainfall has risen to about 10mm/hr. The rain band is moving steadily southwards and should hopefully clear Auckland by morning.

We will be watching the weather overnight and will send a text alert if the river levels break their banks and cover roads. At present Auckland has a heavy rain watch, NOT a warning. Updates will be made here over the course of the evening and tomorrow morning as well if there is anything urgent to report. We are hoping for an uneventful night, as I'm sure you all are.

26/05/2026

Tonight we had the privilege of hearing from Earth Sciences NZ Meteorologist Chris Brandalino on the looming El Nino system that threatens to bring some of the driest conditions we have had in many years, lasting from June 2026, peaking in December and disipating by May 2027.

26/05/2026

TONIGHT! Don’t miss this important and timely community event hosted by the Kumeū Emergency Network.

We’re excited to welcome renowned weather expert Chris Brandolino, Principal Scientist in Weather and Seasonal Forecasting at Earth Sciences New Zealand, for an engaging and informative presentation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from one of New Zealand’s leading climate and forecasting experts.

We’ll also hear updates from:
• Kumeū Emergency Network Management Team
• Auckland Emergency Management (AEM)
• Recovery Office

Most importantly — this is YOUR network.
Bring your questions, ideas and suggestions for future topics and priorities as we continue strengthening community resilience together.

Where: The Country Club Huapai – The Barrel Room
23 Vintry Drive, Kumeū
(Entrance via the side door to the left of the main car park)

🗓 Tuesday 26 May 2026
🕖 7:00pm

Everyone welcome. Please share this post and bring along friends, neighbours and anyone interested in weather, emergency preparedness and community connection.

We look forward to seeing you tonight!

18/05/2026

We are very excited to announce our Kumeū Emergency Network Hui for 2026, to be held on Tuesday 26 May, hosted by The Country Club Huapai.

Our main topic for the evening will be:

Weather patterns and seasonal predictions
Presented by Chris Brandolino, Principal Scientist in Weather and Seasonal Forecasting at Earth Sciences New Zealand.

And an update from the network management team, AEM and Recovery Office. This is also a great time to bring your own questions and suggestions for what should be on the network agenda moving forward.

Hui Details

The Country Club Huapai
23 Vintry Drive, Kumeū

The Barrel Room
Entrance is through the side door to the left of the main car park.

Tuesday 26 May 2026
7:00pm

The team look forward to seeing you there.

01/05/2026

CAN YOU HELP US WITH THIS SURVEY?
After the recent cyclone event, Auckland Council's emergency related services are wanting to know how you found the communications around the event, among other things. We know it was not as severe in the NW of Auckland, but other areas were not so lucky
Any help completing this survey would be appreciated.
SURVEY LINK
Facebook community subsets to pick from:

Kumeū/Taupaki/Huapai/Riverhead community:
https://pacific.surveys.nielseniq.com/survey/selfserve/53b/260100?qtype=1
Waimauku and Muriwai 100%:
https://pacific.surveys.nielseniq.com/survey/selfserve/53b/260100?qtype=2
Waitakere & Taupaki Area Community Group:
https://pacific.surveys.nielseniq.com/survey/selfserve/53b/260100?qtype=3
Northwest Waterways Collective:
https://pacific.surveys.nielseniq.com/survey/selfserve/53b/260100?qtype=4
Kumeū Emergency Network Facebook:
https://pacific.surveys.nielseniq.com/survey/selfserve/53b/260100?qtype=5



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Your views are greatly appreciated – especially at such a difficult time - and the answers you provide will help Auckland Council to understand how they can help improve flood warning supports to communities in the future.

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30/04/2026

Craig McIlroy - the architect behind Auckland’s $760m 'Making Space for Water' programme - argues the country has reached an inflection point that requires moving beyond underground infrastructure toward 'blue-green networks'.

He wants to see better use of streams and wetlands to safely channel overflow.

As Wellington continues clearing debris from last Monday's catastrophic flash floods, the scale of the challenge faced by the country's struggling wastewater systems is laid bare.