After this morning's 8.0 earthquake near the Kermadecs, the Central Hawke's Bay District Council EOC has been established.
Pourerere, Kairakau, Managakuri, Aramoana, Blackhead, Whangaehu, Te Paerahi and part of Porangahau that resides in the red zone have been evacuated.
Road blocks are now in place preventing access to the red zone.
Key Messages:
Please stay away from the coastal areas in Central Hawke's Bay until further notice
