11/04/2026
To all our valued crafters, vendors, and customers - please stay safe out there. Check in with Te Kaunihera ā-rohe o Whakatāne - Whakatāne District Council and Bay of Plenty Civil Defence for up to date news.
Good morning – this is a check-in following a wet and windy night, and ahead of a wet and windy day to come.
Cyclone Vaianu is now across the Bay of Plenty, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and large swells. As daylight increases, the extent of these impacts will become clearer.
Your local councils are the first port of call for local information, and to report any local impacts, so please check out their pages:
Tauranga City Council Western Bay of Plenty District Council Rotorua Lakes Council Te Kaunihera ā-rohe o Whakatāne - Whakatāne District Council Te Kaunihera ā rohe o Kawerau - Kawerau District Council Ōpōtiki District Council
For highway information, visit NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi - Waikato & Bay of Plenty and use their www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/highway-conditions
If life, health or property is at risk, call 111.
The key things to remember are:
- Put safety first – don’t take any chances.
- Avoid unnecessary travel.
- Secure loose items outdoors, if it is safe to do so.
- Be prepared for possible power outages. Find the most up to date outage information at www.powerco.co.nz
For everything else, please check out our website: www.bopcivildefence.govt.nz