All weather warnings and watches for Whakatāne District have been lifted.
Our crews are working to clean up various roads this morning and we will keep you updated on this, and any road closures during the day.
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Weather effects - July 3-4 2025
Stay up to date
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:
- National Emergency Management Agency Website | X (formerly Twitter) | Facebook
- Weather warnings from MetService
- Waka Kotahi Map: Road closures and traffic conditions
- Bay of Plenty Civil Defence website | Facebook page
- Check the Whakatāne District Council Facebook page »
- Tune in to Radio
- 1XX - 90.5FM Whakatāne | 1242AM Whakatāne | 92.9FM Ōhope Beach | Listen Online
- Sun FM - 106.5 FM | Listen Online
- Tumeke FM - 96.9 FM | Listen Online
For media enquiries email media@whakatane.govt.nz.
Here's how the roads are looking
Last updated: Friday 4 July, 11am
Driving conditions are hazardous, please take care or stay off the roads if at all possible.
⛔️ Closed ✅ Open ⚠️ Caution
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⛔️ Rewatu Road - CLOSED - flooding
⚠️ Awahou Road - passable with caution
⛔️ Reid Road - CLOSED - flooding
⚠️ Pokairoa + Manawahe Roads - open with caution - trees/debris
⚠️ Tāneatua Road - speed restriction of 30km/hr due to surface flooding. Crews on site will apply stop/go if required.
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Potholes can appear quickly following heavy rain.
For the wider network please visit NZ Transport Agency - Road and Traffic Information »