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\nFlooding on State Highway 29a near the \u014cropi roundabout. Photo \/ Zoe Blake
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NZ Transport Agency warned of a shoulder closure on SH2 between Wairoa Bridge and Clarke Rd and of surface flooding on SH2 between Bethlehem and Waih\u012b overbridge (Takitimu Drive).<\/p>\n
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Motorists were also advised to avoid the bottom end of Cheyne Rd, near Oropi Rd, due to significant flooding.<\/p>\n
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The road was closed and community patrols were rerouting people, a reporter at the scene said.<\/p>\n
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A slip was reported to have hit a building in Minden.<\/p>\n
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\nSlip on Crawford Rd near Tauranga.
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A reporter on Crawford Rd said police had cordoned off the road.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThere is major flooding on Crawford Rd and Wairoa Rd.<\/p>\n
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\u201cA slip has gone into a building, a shed by the looks of it. The area and roads are at high risk of further slips.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The slip was reported at 8am, between Vernon Rd and Junction Rd, police said.<\/p>\n
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\u201cNo injuries have been reported and no evacuations are needed.\u201d<\/p>\n
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A car crashed into a barrier on the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road after hitting water and losing control, police said.<\/p>\n
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Police were called to the crash about 7.10am. No injuries were reported.<\/p>\n
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A resident in Welcome Bay told the\u00a0Bay of Plenty Times\u00a0there was flooding on Welcome Bay Rd at the James Cook Drive intersection.<\/p>\n
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They said the eastbound lane was \u201centirely covered\u201d with water.<\/p>\n
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Another motorist told SunLive there was flooding on Ohauiti Rd, near the garden centre.<\/p>\n
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There had also been a report of flooding on Windsor Rd, near Sherwood St.<\/p>\n
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Tauranga City Council said Maleme St in Greerton was closed by flooding.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe have contractors on-site assessing the situation, and we urge drivers to avoid the area if they can.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\nMaleme St, Greerton, is flooded. Photo \/ Supplied
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A SunLive reader said the Maleme St flooding was \u201chigh enough that small cars can\u2019t really drive through it safely anymore\u201d.<\/p>\n
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There was also flooding on Burrows St.<\/p>\n
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A reporter at the scene said she was told the flooding was caused by blocked drains.<\/p>\n
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\u201cA white BMW attempted to drive through the water and suffered engine failure. Water levels are now starting to lower.\u201d<\/p>\n
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A worker in Tauriko said he was notified of a slip near the SH29 highway.<\/p>\n
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\nA large slip in Tauriko. Photo \/ Screenshot \/ Supplied
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\u201cBusinesses on Whakakake St have been recommended to evacuate. We have been told we might have to, but are waiting for Geotech expert advice,\u201d said the man, who works on a neighbouring street.<\/p>\n
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand said it was alerted to the landslide behind a building on Whakakake St about 9.40am.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe building was evacuated and Fire and Emergency had left the incident at 10.37am.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The Western Bay of Plenty District Council said Community Emergency Hubs were open in Waih\u012b Beach and \u014cmokoroa for anyone who needed to evacuate or felt unsafe due to the ongoing severe weather.<\/p>\n
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A Te Puna resident reported a slip on Plummers Point Rd.<\/p>\n
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\nA slip on Plummers Point Rd in Te Puna. Photo \/ Claire Rogers
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She said a slip had come down on top of a boat, which had been pulled ashore a couple of days ago.<\/p>\n
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Several residents in Te Puke reported \u201csignificant flooding\u201d at Donovan Park near Raymond Ave.<\/p>\n
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One resident said the creek was now a \u201cflowing river\u201d.<\/p>\n
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Te Puke resident Peter Willis told the\u00a0Bay of Plenty Times\u00a0there was \u201cmajor flooding\u201d between Raymond Ave and Muir Place.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWater is just pouring down from the top of the sub bridge and meeting with the river, it\u2019s causing this major flooding.\u201d<\/p>\n
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He said neighbours were packing bags ready to evacuate, and that his paddocks were also flooded.<\/p>\n
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The Kaituna and Paraiti Rivers reached first warning levels, according to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.<\/p>\n
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A spokesperson said the council\u2019s Flood Room was on active watch.<\/p>\n
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Meanwhile, Sunday\u2019s raceday at Tauranga Racecourse has been cancelled.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWith over 200mm of rain and more forecast, the track and key areas around the venue have been impacted \u2013 including water over the track, flooded tie-up stalls, and damaged walkways,\u201d a post from Racing Tauranga said.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe decision has been made in conjunction with NZTR and RIB, with safety for horses, riders, and staff our top priority.\u201d<\/p>\n
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