The latest from Hauraki District Council on the weather - stay safe neighbours

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Whiritoa community likely to be cut off in the wake of Cyclone Cook

There is a high risk road access to the small coastal community of Whiritoa will be cut off in the wake of Cyclone Cook.
As the storm looms closer, residents are being advised to either be prepared to fend for themselves for up to seven days or self-evacuate to family and friends.
Hauraki District Civil Defence Controller Steve Fabish says the community was cut off by slips for a number of days following the Tasman Tempest last month and there is a strong likelihood this could happen again, considering the way the storm is tracking. Unlike surrounding low-lying Eastern Coromandel coastal areas currently being evacuated, the threat of severe tidal inundation in Whiritoa is low.
“At this stage the storm is expected to hit the Coromandel Peninsula from 3pm until midnight. Our advice to travellers is stay away from the area until late Friday or Saturday at least,” said Fabish.

Kaimanawa water supply likely to be cut off
There is a high likelihood water supply to the Kaimanawa community, near Hikutaia in Hauraki will be affected and/or cut off during the coming storm. Residents are reminded the community’s permanent boil water notice is still in place. A water tanker is being moved on site in case water is needed for tomorrow's milking. Drinking water will also be available, but residents are advised to stock up on supplies as well, just in case.


Emergency Operating Centre established

Hauraki Civil Defence has established an emergency operating centre and the team is currently monitoring the situation across the Hauraki District.