Great news: Te Whatu Ora announces #equity funding for cervical screening congratulations to the many who advocated to make this happen https://t.co/dP50foiaWo.
🔺 Severe Weather Update 🔺
A number of our warnings have been upgraded to Red and more areas added as #CycloneGabrielle moves southwards in the coming days.
This is not a system to ignore, the worst is yet to come.
More details here: https://t.co/qHyE5zzql5
Some praised the driver of the 'near-amphibious' bus for sticking to schedules after another big night of rain in Auckland... others thought passengers were put at risk.
Full story: https://t.co/6nkhGYn9vq
UPDATE 7:20AM
Motorway flooding continues to ease, however #SH1 remains CLOSED btwn Northcote Rd & Esmonde Rd, in both directions and #SH20 is reduced to 2 lanes southbound btwn Queenstown Rd & Neilson St with long delays. Delay your journey for travel via these routes. ^TP
How to stay safe during a flood- here's a little video explaining the key things you should consider during a flood. The first thing- NEVER ENTER FLOOD WATER.
NORTH OF AUCKLAND
#SH1 remains closed between Brynderwyn & Waipu, while #SH16 is now closed in 2 places between Waimauku & Wellsford. With more rain expected today, check our Journeys Map prior to any travel between Auckland & Whangarei: https://t.co/7EzrnwbsoD ^TP
GM not to be outdone by the previous few years, 2023 is officially kicking our arses! Last night #Auckland, NZ declared a state of emergency, most of it was under water after a big session of biblical rainfall in the height of summer.
Auckland has been hit with a sudden downpour, causing massive amounts of flooding.
A state of emergency has been declared with rescues underway in the worst affected areas.
👉 More on this story: https://t.co/ICnaL1jIKY
We're seeing some pretty rubbish weather across the country ⛈
🚗 Watch your following distance - it takes longer to stop in the rain.
⚠️ Slow down - take your time, be patient, arrive safely.
TURN YOUR HEADLIGHTS ON 👀