Flood warnings for Gisborne - Te Karaka residents told to self-evacuate.
Gisborne is under a Heavy Rain Warning and with the amount of rainfall the rivers are rising. Gisborne District Council shared a Flood Warning at 1pm asking residents to prepare for evacuation. As of 2pm, Te Karaka residents were then told to evacuate due to the Waipaoa River rising.
What you need to know:
- Te Karaka residents are to evacuate now, the evacuation centre is at Te Karaka school.
- The evacuation level for the Waipaoa River for Te Karaka was 7.5m and this has now been exceeded.
- Hikuwai River water level at Willowflat was also at 7.9m and rising.
- Sustained rainfall is forecast by the MetService through to Sunday 12pm.
- Tairāwhiti Emergency Management manager Ben Green said the orange heavy rain warning was expected to be raised to red this afternoon.
Information links:
- Updates have been posted from Tairāwhiti Civil Defence here.
- Keep up to date with weather warnings here.
- You can find state highway information here.
- You can contact Gisborne District Council for more information or to report any issues: service@gdc.govt.nz / 0800 653 800 / www.gdc.govt.nz...
If you live by a river and you’re concerned, officials urge you to make a decision to evacuate during daylight hours: head for higher ground and stay out of floodwaters, be aware of land slips.
This Neighbourly post will not be updated throughout the afternoon, so keep up to date using the links above. Stay safe, Gisborne.
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Keep safe and happy in Hawke’s Bay these holidays
As holiday-makers enjoy their time in the sunny Hawke’s Bay, Police have advice for both locals and visitors about how to ensure we head into 2026 on a high note.
Inspector Lincoln Sycamore, Hawke’s Bay Area Commander, says he wants everyone to have a safe and enjoyable New Year in our region.
“We welcome you if you’re in Hawke’s Bay to enjoy the weather, food, and everything else our area has to offer. Respect each other, don’t overindulge and make good decisions. Don’t be ‘that person’ who ruins it for everyone.”
🔵 Staff deployed across Hawke’s Bay, to beaches, events and more
“Keep yourselves safe and look after each other,” says Inspector Sycamore.
There will be a strong Police presence in traditional holiday hotspots across our region, including our beautiful beaches.
We all have a responsibility to ensure our friends and loved ones are safe this summer, so keep an eye out and report any concerns you have.”
🔵 Visible presence on Hawke’s Bay roads: If you can’t follow road rules, expect to see red and blue in your rear-view.
Inspector Sycamore says officers will continue to be out on our roads, targeting unsafe drivers.
“Alcohol continues to be a factor in a number of crashes across the region, and we will continue to set up checkpoints and breath test drivers,” he says.
"Wear your seatbelt, don’t drink and drive, stay off your phone and make sure you’re rested."
🔵 When you’re shopping, we’ll be watching
As you flash your cash at the holiday sales, Police beat teams will be conducting routine patrols through retail areas right into the New Year.
Inspector Sycamore says officers will be checking in with local store workers and members of the community.
If you feel unsafe or have concerns about dangerous, illegal or suspicious behaviour, call Police on 111.
For non-urgent concerns you can call 105 or visit www.police.govt.nz... and report the incident online.
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