Waiapu Kids St Francis Whanau Aroha Centre

Waiapu Kids St Francis Whanau Aroha Centre Waiapu Kids St Francis is a community-based early childhood centre and service of Anglican Care Waia

21/01/2026

We're keeping a close eye on the weather and carrying out our usual preparations in case things get hairy 👇

Although we're in the red, the rain forecast for Rotorua has eased heaps. We may still get some heavy falls that could cause surface flooding and slips on our roads 🚗 be on alert if you're driving and take it easy!

To report weather-related matters, or if you need help, and it's not an emergency, call Rotorua Lakes Council on 07 3484199 – our lines operate 24/7 📞

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Update 8.30am Thu 22 Jan - There are no weather warnings in place for Rotorua today. Council contractors responded to a handful of weather-related callouts like blocked grates, fallen trees on Hamurana Road, Valley Road and Pukuatua Street. Continue to drive with caution as there may be debris on the roads. You can find out more about State Highway Road closures on our website rlc.net.nz/22JanWeather

21/01/2026

🔴UPDATE AS OF 9.30AM WED 21 JAN: 📢 MetService New Zealand has upgraded the Heavy Rain Warning for the Bay of Plenty to a Red Warning. 🔴 This is for 24 hours from 9am Wednesday 21 Jan to 9am Thursday 22 Jan. Check out our latest update here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CEHLyhiSb/

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PREVIOUS UPDATE:
Kia ora everyone, just an update on the Orange Heavy Rain Warning MetService New Zealand has issued for the Bay of Plenty including Rotorua, which will be in place from 1pm tomorrow (Wednesday 21 January).

We know this news might be worrisome, especially to those districts who have experienced significant rainfall in the last few weeks. We are here and will keep you informed whenever there is updated information.

Streams and rivers may rise rapidly, and surface flooding is possible, so if you see rising water, do not wait for official warnings - head for higher ground and stay away from floodwater. Never try to walk, play, swim or drive in floodwater.

Slips, fallen trees and difficult driving conditions are possible, so please postpone travel and outdoor activities if you can.

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide you with any updates. You can also stay up to date with the latest weather warning information from MetService New Zealand.

We’re aware of power outages elsewhere around the motu, so if you can, double check your emergency supplies & grab bag, change your devices and keep a torch handy.

Take care out there ❤

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council Western Bay of Plenty District Council Tauranga City Council Rotorua Lakes Council Te Kaunihera ā rohe o Kawerau - Kawerau District Council Te Kaunihera ā-rohe o Whakatāne - Whakatāne District Council Ōpōtiki District Council

21/01/2026

Stay safe out there.

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13 Thomas Crescent
Rotorua
3015

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Monday 8:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3pm
Friday 8:30am - 3pm

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