The Emergency Management Centre in Paraparumu has been fully activated

Rivers are running high. We have hit the 5 year flood level for the Waikanae River. The Wharemaukau Stream in Raumati is running very high. Some evacuations are now being considered.

An evacuation centre has been set up at the Community Centre in Paraparaumu where evacuated residents are welcome

Residents concerned about rising flood waters are advised to move valuables to a safe place and, if concerned about their safety should call 111.

Residents are advised to stay away from Rivers and footbridges. We have reports of footbridges over the Waikanae river lifting.

There is some sewage contamination of flood waters. For public health reasons, please stay out of water and guttering’s where sump coves may have floated off.

State Highway 1 is closed south of Ihakara Street, Paraparaumu due to surface flooding. This is expected to be the case for some time

Paekākāriki Hill road is also closed due to debris on the road

Valley Road, Emerald Glen Road and Waterfall Road in Raumati/Paraparaumu have been closed because of debris on the roads.

Trains have stopped running

Schools across the district are closed

People are advised to postpone any unnecessary travel

Council teams are offering sandbags to affected households but these are in short supply. We are awaiting further deliveries and ask residents to pick up sandbags if they need them from the council depot in Fytefield Place, Paraparaumu.

We will update regularly as info comes to hand. Also keep an eye on our Facebook page

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