Community Emergency Hubs open in Waihī Beach and Ōmokoroa

Community Emergency Hubs are now open in Waihī Beach and Ōmokoroa for anyone who needs to evacuate or feels unsafe due to the ongoing severe weather.

The following locations are available:

• Waihī Beach RSA, 99 Beach Road
• Ōmokoroa Pavilion, 28 Western Avenue

These hubs are intended for people who may need to leave their homes temporarily or who feel unsafe due to flooding, slips, or other weather-related impacts.

Basic kitchen facilities are available; however, no bedding is provided, so people should bring themselves and anything they need.

The Hubs are not set up to accommodate people overnight. If people require temporary accommodation, they are encouraged to phone Council on 0800 926 732 to discuss options.

People are encouraged to use their judgement and move early if conditions around them worsen, particularly near streams, rivers, or steep slopes.

Council continues to work closely with Community Response Teams across the District, and additional locations are ready to open if required.

Council and partner agencies continue to monitor conditions closely and will provide updates as needed.

People are encouraged to continue reporting slips, flooding, blocked drains and other issues via 0800 926 732, or the Antenno app.

For the latest updates and information, including safety advice and road impacts, visit: Weather Event Information Hub - March 2026 - Western Bay of Plenty District Council