geotechnical advice about the current risks<\/a> on Mauao from anticipated rainfall.<\/p>\n\u201cThe road will not be opened until the rain event has passed and we have expert advice regarding the safety of the area.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bay of Plenty<\/p>\n
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence is warning of possible landslides and for people to stay inside if possible.<\/p>\n
Up to 180mm of rain is expected, with the region\u2019s orange warning likely to be upgraded to a red.<\/p>\n
MetServices said surface flooding and road closures are expected.<\/p>\n
Visit MetService, NZTA or the council website for updates, the region\u2019s Civil Defence said.<\/p>\n
Coromandel<\/p>\n
Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane said there was a high chance of the Coromandel\u2019s orange rain warning being upgraded to red.<\/p>\n
A heavy rain warning was in place for the area from 4pm Thursday until at least 6pm Friday.<\/p>\n
MetService said to expect up to 80 to 120mm of rain on top of what has already fallen.<\/p>\n
It said rain up to 200mm was also possible for the Coromandel Peninsula.<\/p>\n
Auckland<\/p>\n
All of Auckland is now under orange rain and wind warnings, with a low chance of being upgraded to red warnings.<\/p>\n
Auckland Civil Defence said residents should prepare for flooding and stay up-to-date via MetService and the NZTA website.<\/p>\n
Nelson\/Tasman<\/p>\n
Residents in the Nelson and Tasman districts are being asked to prepare for severe weather, with up to 250mm of rain expected in some areas.<\/p>\n
An orange heavy rain warning is in effect for Tasman northwest of Motueka until 4pm Friday, with a high chance the warning will be upgraded to red.<\/p>\n
Nelson Tasman Civil Defence said the rain was settling in on Thursday, and people should be careful around rivers and streams, and on the roads.<\/p>\n
Rest of South<\/p>\n
Orange heavy rain warnings are also in place for the Richmond and Bryant ranges, as well as parts of Westland, south Canterbury, and north Otago.<\/p>\n
MetService said up to 90mm of rain could fall in North Otago and Canterbury.<\/p>\n
There was a minimal chance of the warning upgrading to red, it said.<\/p>\n
Red weather warnings \u2018no joke\u2019<\/p>\n
National Emergency Management Agency\u2019s director of civil defence emergency management John Price confirmed further red warnings for parts of the country were likely.<\/p>\n
\u201cRed weather warnings are real and no joke, and I\u2019m urging people not to put themselves in harm\u2019s way, as your life safety is critical.<\/p>\n
\u201cMetService only issues red warnings for the most extreme weather events. Heavy rain and severe winds can cause flooding and landslides, which can kill or cause serious harm.\u201d<\/p>\n
Price urged people to \u201ctrust their danger sense\u201d and not be foolish.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you get into trouble and need rescuing, you\u2019ll be holding up emergency services who need to be looking after our most vulnerable.\u201d<\/p>\n
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