MetService has warned that thunderstorms may be on the way to areas already heavily affected by Cyclone Gabrielle - "especially about Bay of Plenty, the ranges of Gisborne and northern Hawkes Bay" and are forecasted to start from 3 pm and last until 10 pm.
This means that what's already bad damage could become worse.
Here's the official advice on how to stay safe in turbulent weather. For all weather warnings by Met Service, visit here.
If you wish to help out via donations, you can visit here.
If you or someone you know needs support due to damage caused by Gabrielle, visit here.
At the bottom of this article is a list of welfare centres to go to if you cannot be at home.
Hawkes Bay updates can be found here.
Gisborne updates can be found here.
Bay Of Plenty updates can be found here.
Floodwater Civil Defence is asking all of us to avoid floodwater. It may look like a pool in your backyard, and it's tempting to film a quick TikTok, but the water is contaminated and even when shallow, the running water can sweep you away mighty quickly.
Their website states: "Do not try to walk, play, swim, or drive in floodwater: even water just 15 centimetres deep can sweep you off your feet, and half a metre of water will carry away most vehicles."
"Flood water is often contaminated and can make you sick."
If you do happen to come into contact with the floodwater, "thoroughly clean hands, clothes and any property" the water has touched.
It is possible your property may begin to flood. Civil Defense advises getting prepared in case you need to evacuate.
Take your pets with you if you have to leave. Turn off water, electricity, and gas if you are advised to. Check on your neighbours.
"Move valuable and dangerous items as high above the floor as possible. This includes electrical equipment and chemicals. Use watertight containers to store important items."
After Flooding Only return home after Civil Defence and emergency services have told you it is safe to do so.
When returning home, watch your step as floors may be slippery, uneven and/or covered with debris.
Make sure to capture photos of any damage, contact insurers ASAP, and if you're renting, make sure your landlord is aware of any damage/issues immediately.
Do not do anything that may put you or anyone else at risk.
Utilities NZ Transport Agency has advised avoiding travelling if you do not have to.
Here is an updated list of road closures/reopenings in the Hawkes Bay/Gisborne regions and here is one for all of the Central North Island.
Updates/Resources Civil Defence has released an easy-to-read PDF with information about the flooding and what to do to make sure you stay safe in these uncertain times.
To volunteer, visit Volunteering Hawke's Bay, Volunteering Northland, Volunteering Bay of Plenty, Volunteering Auckland or Volunteering Waikato.
To help with the cleanup, you can join the Student Volunteer Army https://sva.org.nz/.
Orange Sky, which offers laundry and shower services, welcomes donations of toiletries (but not towels or blankets as they have no storage). Details on www.orangesky.org.
Gisborne Welfare Centres
Gisborne city - Ilminster School, House of Breakthrough, Te Poho o Rawiri Marae
Potaka - Potaka Marae evacuation centres
Hicks Bay - Hicks Bay Motel Lodge
Te Araroa - Awatere Marae, Hinepare Marae
Awatere/Whakaangiangi/Kopuapounamu - Awatere Marae, Horoera Matahi Marae
Tikitiki - Rahui Marae, Rangitukia, Ohinewaiapu
Ruatoria - Mangahanea Marae, Whakarua, Tikapa, Te Heapara Marae, Hiruharama Marae, Penu Marae
Te Puia Springs/Waipiro Bay - Taharora Marae, Waipiro Bay School, Backpackers at Te Puia Springs Pub
Tokomaru Bay - sports centre (CD Hub), Tuatini Marae
Tolaga Bay - Hauiti Marae
Te Karaka - Te Karaka Area School
Manutuke - Whakato Marae, Takitimu Marae, Waituhi and Patutahi
Patutahi - community hall
Bay of Plenty Welfare Centres
Tauranga shelters:
Baypark Stadium: 81 Truman Lane
Tamapahore Marae: 46 Tareha Ln, Mangatawa
Huria Marae: 1 Te Kaponga St, Brookfield
Hungahungatoroa Marae: 29a Hungahungatorora Rd, Matapihi
Whetu Marae: 612 Welcome Bay Rd
Western Bay of Plenty shelters:
RSA Waihi Beach – 99 Beach Rd, Waihi Beach
Pongakawa Action Centre – 956 Old Coach Rd
Tuapiro Marae - 24 Hikurangi Rd, Tahawai
Orchard Church in Te Puke – 20 MacLoughlin Drive, Te Puke
Katikati Baptist Church – 2 Wedgewood St, Katikati
Athenree Homestead and Station - 360 Athenree Rd, Athenree Gorge
Eastern Bay of Plenty shelters:
Whakatane War Memorial Hall - Short St, Whakatane
Fire and Emergency NZ station Waihau Bay - 113 State Highway 35
Tawaroa Station - 147 Tawaroa Station Rd
Te Kaha Marae - State Highway 35
Te Kura Mana Maori O Maraenui - 11 Maraenui Pa Rd, Hawai 3199
Torere Kura -2276 State Highway 35, Opotiki
Opape Marae - 76C Opape Rd, Toatoa 3197
Opotiki College - 22 Saint John St, Opotiki 3122
Te Rere Marae - 50A Te Rere Pa Rd, Otara 3197
Kutarere School - 461 State Highway 2, Kutarere 3198
Hawkes Bay Welfare Centres
Omahu residents can seek help at the Hastings Sports' Centre, 503 Railway Road, Hastings.
Taradale community can seek help at St Joseph's Maori Girls' School, 25 Osier Road, Greenmeadows, Napier
