The highway stayed open through the night and remained open today.
The number of rural roads listed as closed on the GDC website shot back up to just over 30 this morning, from 20 yesterday.
Civil Defence advice is to check the check the website as some roads have been updated and are closed to heavy vehicles.
The MetService has lifted the heavy rain warning and watches for the region.
At 10am today the council's Te Puia Springs rainfall gauge had recorded the heaviest amount of 57mm and Wharerata 51mm.
The Hikuwai River at No 4 Bridge came close at 45mm, along with Panikau Road, also 45mm.
Other rainfall amounts across the region varied from 33mm in Ruatoria, 35mm at the Goodwins Bridge gauge on the Waimata River, Cameron Road on the Flats 23mm, 30mm at Mangaheia near Tolaga Bay, 26mm at the Poroporo River gauge on SH35 and Mata River 24mm.
In most places the falls ranged from 14mm to 24 mm.
In the city the falls ranged from 11mm at Wheatstone Road to 28mm in Stout Street and 20mm at the airport.
The Hikuwai River at Willowflat peaked at 4.2m last night.
“The city's wastewater network is coping with the rain so far,” said Civil Defence this morning.
“While the scours have been closed we remind the public to avoid contact with the city's rivers and beaches for four more days.”
The council's building team are still assessing slips on private properties.
The inner harbour boat ramp has been cleared and reopened.
Welfare supports and assessments continue together with agencies.
“Staff continue to gather information on the overall state of the region for our recovery phase,” Civil Defence said.
The local state of emergency remains but is likely to be lifted tomorrow.
“Please report any issues to our team on 0800 653 800.”
Motorists are urged to continue to drive to the conditions, with more showers forecast tomorrow.
