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Heavy Rain Warning (13-14 February)

Weather update – Saturday 14 February, 8.00am

The weather warning for the Bay of Plenty, west of Ōpōtiki, has been lifted. The weather warning east of Ōpōtiki remains in place until 8.00pm tonight.

Even once the rain eases or stops, slips can still happen. Please take care and avoid unnecessary travel after rain.

We’ll share another update if anything changes. Kia haumaru te noho / Stay safe.

Important information for residents living or working close to cliffs or steep slopes (escarpments)

If you live near steep slopes, cliffs, escarpments or hill sides, the risk isn’t just during the rain.

As we’ve recently seen with the Herepuru slip, once the whenua / land becomes saturated (which it already is - and the rain hasn't even started), movement can happen days later, even after the rain stops and the sun comes out.

That delayed movement is the danger zone.

Find out more about Landslides and escarpments »

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We will be updating the information on our website as the situation evolves, you can also get the latest updates and guidance from these channels:

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 Important information for residents living or working close to cliffs or steep slopes (escarpments)

Whakatāne and Ōhope residents living or working close to escarpments should always remain alert for any signs of escarpment instability.

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 Get prepared | Me takatū

The GetReady website is a great resource for people to check out, with lots of information and tips for how people can prepare for a storm. Think about your family members, pets and belongings – be prepared to leave if you need to, and have enough supplies to sustain yourself for up to three days. If you are reliant on prescription medication, it is worth ensuring you have enough supplies to get you through next week.

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