What you need to know
Keep up to date with the weather forecast
Auckland and Aotea Great Barrier Island are currently under three weather warnings. Find out more on the MetService website and download the app from the App Store or Google Play for latest updates.
Prepare your property
Check drains and gutters to ensure they aren't blocked and clear tree branches, leaves and debris. These can cause flooding issues during heavy rain. Put away or tie down any loose outdoor furniture and trampolines in case of high winds.
Get ready for power outages
Strong winds bring down trees and can cause power outages. Make sure you've got a torch and batteries, keep your phone and power banks charged and have a battery-operated radio (remember, your car radio can be an alternative).
Make a plan
Consider where you might go if you need to leave home in a hurry. Have the talk and make a plan with whānau and friends about what you would do and where you would go if unsafe to stay.
Pack a grab bag
Containing essentials like medication, warm clothes, chargers, snacks and water (remember babies and pets).
Plan travel carefully
Make sure you drive to the conditions and never drive through floodwaters or over slips. Check AT and NZTA's journey planners for any public transport and roading disruption.
Consider outdoor activities and plans
The forecast is predicting large swells and high energy waves. These conditions are not ideal for boating or shore fishing. Postpone remote walks and recreational activities at our parks and beaches until after the weekend.
Latest news
Cyclone Vaianu: Get prepared and have a plan
Auckland Emergency Management continues to urge Aucklanders to get prepared and have a plan ahead of Cyclone Vaianu arriving in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Prepare now for Cyclone Vaianu
AEM is advising all Aucklanders to prepare now for the incoming weather.
Tsunami siren testing at Ōrewa on Sunday 5 April
"No action is required from the public and there’s no cause for alarm during the testing."
Tāmaki Makaurau weather: stay up to date and take care
Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) is urging Aucklanders to stay up to date with weather forecasts and take extreme care as continued storm conditions bear down on the region.
More funding, more impact:
$1m boost to power up community climate action and emergency preparedness across Auckland
ShakeOut drill 2025 a chance to prepare for a real-life earthquake
New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi takes place this Thursday 16 October at 9.30am.
Aucklanders urged to get emergency ready this daylight saving weekend
Investing a little time in emergency preparedness now can make a big difference in keeping you safer and less stressed when an emergency happens.
Auckland Council building tsunami resilience
“The community is key for Auckland being prepared for emergencies like tsunami."
Tsunami advisory now lifted
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) advises all tsunami advisories have been lifted. Strong and unusual current will continue into the weekend.
Ongoing improvements to emergency readiness in Waitematā
Find out what's happening to help prepare your community for future emergencies.