Heavy Rain Watch for Auckland
MetService New Zealand has issued a Heavy Rain Watch for Auckland.
Heavy Rain Watch
🕒 From Midnight tonight (11 Sep) to 9am Friday 12 September (9 hours).
Follow MetService New Zealand for the latest weather updates.
👉 Check your drains and gutters to ensure they aren’t blocked. These can cause flooding issues during heaving rain.
👉 Take extreme care if you are driving in heavy rain, and delay trips if possible. Plan your journey with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.
👉 Do not try to walk, play, swim or drive in floodwater.
👉 Look out for neighbours, friends and family will also be important, especially if you live, work or travel in an area that is prone to flooding, slips or power outages
❗️ Report fallen trees on public property on Auckland Council Report a Problem tool: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz......
❗️ Report flooding and blocked stormwater drain on 09 301 0101
If your life or property is at risk, phone 111.
Info credit: Auckland Emergency Management
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Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.1% Yes
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33.5% Maybe?
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25.4% No
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