A state of local emergency is in place for the Auckland region due to flooding (extended on 3 February, 2023, for a further 7 days) – North / Central / South / West Auckland + Great Barrier Island and in the Coromandel region. There has been widespread damage from flooding and torrential rain, with reports of slips and inundation. Infrastructure and emergency services alike have been overwhelmed by the ongoing impacts of the storm. Auckland, and those in Northland, Waikato, Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty are most affected. Further rain and wind is expected over the week of 30 January which may have further significant impact.
If you have been affected, share your feedback and experiences here. This information will assist us in our discussions with Government and media.
Download our Emergency response advice guide here.
Included in our Emergency response guide is information and links on
- Useful information and Civil Defence / Emergency Management links
- Flooding advice
- Employment relations advice, including managing Business Interruptions
- Water supply and wastewater
- Food waste
- Food safety management
- Property Damage / Insurance
- Mental health & wellbeing
- Support available – Westpac emergency relief; Work and Income support payments; Civil Defence payments
Any members that require assistance with employment-related and business issues, please call the RA helpline team on 0800 737 827.
Stay up to date on the latest weather updates and advisory at www.metservice.com.
Be careful around floodwaters and do not drive through them, remember hazards and debris could lurk beneath the surface, and floodwaters may be contaminated.
If your property/business has been damaged, please take pictures for your insurance company and do not dispose of products until your insurance company has advised you to. Further advice is available from Restaurant Association partner Crombie Lockwood here.
The Restaurant Association has been in contact with local and central Government, and have kept them updated on some of the most pressing issues for our business and how they can support the recovery efforts. This discussion has included what support businesses may be able to access, including financial support through the Mayoral Assistance Fund. We will be providing our feedback on the best way to administer the Mayoral Assistance Fund and we will keep you across this as we receive more information on how to access this fund.
Useful information
Download our Emergency response advice guide here.
You can keep up to date with developing information on
- the Civil Defence website here and the Civil Defence Facebook page here
- Local updates
- Auckland: www.aucklandemergencymanagement.org.nz and on the Auckland Emergency Management Facebook.
- Waitomo: www.waikatoregioncdemg.govt.nz and on the Waitomo District Council Facebook
- Thames / Coromandel: www.tcdc.govt.nz/Our-Community/Emergency-Management-Unit and Thames-Coromandel District Council Facebook
- Bay of Plenty: www.bopcivildefence.govt.nz/ and Bay of Plentry Civil Defence Facebook
- Northland: https://www.nrc.govt.nz/civildefence/ and https://www.facebook.com/civildefencenorthland/
Food Safety in an emergency
Natural disasters and adverse events (like floods, storms, power cuts, and earthquakes) can affect your access to clean water and electricity. More information is available here.
Financial support through Work and Income & Civil Defence payments
Support and assistance may be available if you’ve been affected by the flooding in Auckland region. There are lots of ways we can help, and we can point you in the right direction based on your situation. You don’t have to be on a benefit. Find out more here.