11 April 2026

Cyclone Vaianu – Tauranga City Council activates Emergency Operations Centre

Tauranga City Council has activated its Emergency Operations Centre ahead of the arrival of Cyclone Vaianu.

This means we have a dedicated team actively monitoring the situation and ready to respond to any emerging issues, and will continue to provide updates as they become available.

Where to find more information:

Council weather event hub: www.tauranga.govt.nz/weatherevent  

Weather updates: www.metservice.com

Emergency information: https://www.facebook.com/BOPCivilDefence

State highway closures: www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/regions/bay-of-plenty

Stay safe, stay informed, and avoid non-essential travel while weather warnings are in place.

To report an issue, call our contact centre on 07 577 7000 and provide the exact location. Our team is available 24/7. 

Posted: 11 April 2026
Categories: News, City-wide
Tags: Community , Cyclone Vaianu

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