Tuakau Community Patrol - CPNZ

12/04/2026

Waikato District Council are seeing flooding, strong winds and fallen trees across parts of the district this evening.

WDC teams are responding, but conditions are still changing.
Let us know if you see issues: Report flooding, fallen trees or road hazards by calling 0800 492 452 so we can get our crews out quickly. weather related road closures for our district are listed here: https://ow.ly/98jL50YHJHj
Avoid unnecessary travel. If you need to go out, check it is safe
Drive to the conditions and allow extra time
Do not drive through floodwater

In Tuakau we are in the fortunate position to be seeing this weather event now passing. Minor flooding was reported today, much has already gone. The power network had and still had a few outages which Counties Energy are attending to.
Our team have come together and worked as needed for the good of our community. Some of our team are now making their time available to others in the wider North Waikato area to help where we can.

We look forward to seeing you at our next promotional event and look forward to you joining us to help in the times that we all to look after each other!

If you would like to know more, please contact [email protected]

11/04/2026

Another quick update. Overnight the weather was not as bad as forecast for Tuakau, so there were no power outages and only minor flooding resulting in FENZ not needing to relocate anyone to our welfare centre.
The weather today will increase in severity. Which may bring issues. We are working with various authorities as needed and will keep our centre access limited to FENZ relocations unless. We are expecting further updates at 1pm so will confirm any changes soon after.

As always if you are concerned about your welfare, please contact 111

Keep safe, dry and warm.

Tuakau Community Response Group

11/04/2026

Our local patrol has been in the community this morning checking how our town is fairing. Dedicated volunteers clearing drains and wrangling cattle

11/04/2026

Our #1 community lead centre has been made available for those who need help that have required the involvement of either FENZ or NZ Police who have the correct access details. If due to the weather event you are feeling unsafe in please contact 111 and as they access, personnel will help and if needed relocate you.

More information about general access will be made available as review over the coming hours.

As always if it is safe to do, please stay at home.

As of the moment there are no reported power outages on the Counties Energy website, however the increased winds may cause problems in the coming hours. If you have an outage, please report directly on 0800-100-202

Tuakau also has a limited number of locally sourced sandbags. Again, they are currently available via emergency services request.

Wind and Rain warnings remind in place for the next 24 hours, with what seems to be the peak of the rain tomorrow morning but continuing into the evening. Wind will INCREASE in strength through to early hours Monday morning. More on this is available via the MetService website here ->
https://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/regions/auckland/locations/tuakau

11/04/2026

A dedicated team of Waikato District Council and Civil Defence staff have been implementing a district wide plan to develop Community Response Groups. Tuakau was one of the early members of this programme.

For the first time in public Tuakau Community Response Group (TCRG) is activating as per guidance from Civil Defence, Regional and District councils in response to Cyclone Vaianu.

As a reminder, you are involved in a medical emergency or life in is in danger, please ring 111 now.

For power related issues in the Tuakau area please call Counties Energy (0800 100 102).

We have response plans in place for a variety of emergencies and work to help our community stay prepared, capable, and resilient wherever possible.

Our teams aim is to provide information and welfare support to the community during emergencies. During an event we will help to set up centre(s) where people can come for support, and depending on the scale of the emergency, we can provide a place to come for information, get a hot drink, something to eat, charge phones, get warm.

We will let you know where to go and when they are open to see you as the need is identified.

We appreciate all of our members and those giving their time and support in such trying times. Remember to be kind to all involved.

Check back here for more information as released about local TUAKAU based efforts and guidance.

Keep informed and keep safe

Gary McGuire and the team
Tuakau Community Response Group

10/04/2026

Waikato District Council have provided additional general guidance which is available on their website.

There are a number of district wide contact details listed that may help.

MetService have issued an Orange strong wind warning for our district from 10am to 10pm on Sunday as Cyclone Vaianu approaches.

09/04/2026

Waikato District Council have requested the following detail be provided to those in our area.

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We’re continuing to monitor Cyclone Vaianu as it moves closer to New Zealand, expecting to make landfall within our region on Sunday.

Heavy rain and strong winds may cause:

• Flash flooding and rapidly rising water

• Landslides and falling trees

• Dangerous driving conditions and road closures

• Power outages

A significant wave event, associated with Vaianu, is also likely to cause moderate to significant coastal erosion impacts for parts of the region around the Eastern Coromandel Peninsula and the Firth of Thames. Use caution and try to avoid the beaches during Saturday and Sunday.

Leading up to this, Severe Weather Warnings and Watches have also been issued by MetService New Zealand across the North Island and will be updated for the areas expecting severe gales and heavy rain from Saturday evening to Monday.



If you haven’t already, now’s a good time to take a few simple steps around home to get ready for wet and windy weather https://getready.govt.nz/ including getting farm animals situated Waikato Rural Support Trust

More warning info: metservice.com/warnings



LANSLIDE RISK ADVICE:

Heavy rain from Cyclone Vaianu may increase the risk of landslides across our region.

Landslides can happen suddenly during and even after heavy rain, especially in steep areas, around banks, cliffs, and roadside cuttings.

If you can, avoid unnecessary travel in these areas over the next few days.

⚠️ Watch for warning signs, you may need to act quickly:
• Small slips, rock falls, or sinking ground at the base of slopes
• Doors or windows sticking or not closing properly
• Gaps appearing around window or door frames
• Decks, steps or verandas tilting or pulling away from buildings
• New cracks or bulges in the ground, roads, paths, or retaining walls
• Trees, fences, or retaining walls starting to lean

🚨 If you notice these signs, move away immediately.
Evacuate if you think your home or building could be at risk.



Heavy rain can continue to affect land stability even after it eases, so stay alert.

Find out what to do before, during and after a landslide:
www.getready.govt.nz/landslides

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Help us to help everyone by spreading the above message and as needed we will provide further official updates as they become available.

Tuakau Community Patrol

Landslides can happen without warning. Find out what to do before, during and after a landslide.

09/04/2026

TUAKAU AND POKENO DISTRICTS

Tuakau Community Patrol in conjunction with the Tuakau Community Response Group is being advised to promote the following message from WDC in relation to the upcoming weather event this weekend. The incoming system is being compared to Cyclone Cook (April 2017).
If needed our local CRG will be activated and more information will be available via posts on social media and various other channels.

09/04/2026

TUAKAU AND POKENO DISTRICTS

09/04/2026

Tuakau Community Patrol in conjunction with the Tuakau Community Response Group is being advised to promote the following message from WDC in relation to the upcoming weather event this weekend. The incoming system is being compared to Cyclone Cook (April 2017).

If needed our local CRG will be activated and more information will be available via posts on social media and various other channels.