Weather event information hub
This is the Tauranga City Council hub for all information and updates for the weather events. Please scroll down for the latest updates, tips on how to prepare and important links.
Latest updates
Please call our contact centre 24/7 on 07 577 7000 to report weather-related issues (e.g., flooding, fallen trees, slips) with the exact location if possible.
- Ultimate Athlete - Beach Fitness Challenge (Saturday 11 April) - postponed, new date to be confirmed
Our contractors are continually assessing the status of infrastructure, roads and parks, and we will update this list as we receive more information:
- Access to all council parks and reserves - due to the current severe weather forecast and the elevated risk to public safety, we strongly advise against entering any council parks and reserves while Orange or Red MetService warnings remain active. High winds significantly increase the risk of falling branches or trees.
- McLarens Falls Park - will be closed from Saturday 11 April in the afternoon
- Ōmanawa Falls – will be closed from Saturday 11 April in the afternoon
- Mauao (including Base and Summit Tracks) – closed
- Ōropi Grove Mountain Bike Park – closed
- Novella Place - Daisy Hardwick Waikareao West Walkway Track - closed
- College Place track - closed
- Puketoromiro Pā track - closed
- Kopurererua Valley (K Valley) - flood warnings in place
- Wairoa Bridge area – Cycle path closed. Slip undermining the SH2 shoulder between Wairoa Bridge and Carmichael Road (left side heading to Bethlehem). Take extra care around this area as the road shoulder is closed
Where to find more information
The Tauranga City Council is a member of the Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group, which includes six other local authorities within the Bay of Plenty Region. Council has a responsibility to effectively manage the reduction of, readiness for, response to and recovery from emergency situations whether natural or otherwise, that may cause loss of life, injury or illness.