• State Highway 29, Kaimai Ranges has opened again. The backlog of traffic is clearing
• Slip at Mclarens Falls Road has been cleared

The Auckland region remains under an Orange Heavy Rain Warning until midnight tonight (9 May). Periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms are still possible. 

“It is important to remember that even as the weather improves, not all streams and rivers have reached their peak. It can take time for the rain that has fallen in the hills to make its way down stream.

"Therefore, some waterways may still be rising even though the rain has eased. Any more heavy rain could cause surface and/or flash flooding around streams, gullies, and urban areas."

Warnings by Firefighters and Rescue crews fall on deaf ears

Whilst Auckland and Northland firefighters, both career and volunteer, are facing yet another 1 in 100 year flood this year, it is apparent that climate change is here to stay. We need to ensure we adapt and remain vigilant to ensure that safety remains paramount for both the public of New Zealand and us as rescuers.

Fire and Emergency seems to have no problem standing resources up, or surging staff in for wildfire events, but when it comes to built environment emergencies or natural disasters senior organisational management seem to be impotent.

Frontline personnel will continue to plead with the organisation to be pro active, resilient and to ensure community readiness to protect not only the public but the emergency responders.

The NZPFU asks that Government Ministers spend some time with the front line responders and hear from them, listen to their stories.

A MetService rain radar showing the latest band of wet weather hitting western suburbs.

After an hour or two of reprieve, parts of Auckland just got a burst of heavy rain. The deluge struck Pt Chevalier and New Lynn and other suburbs to the west of the central city. 

The latest from SafeSwim's website.