Aucklanders are being asked to avoid unnecessary travel, as more heavy rain and gales are expected to hit the area tonight.
“It’s really important you put your safety first ... don’t take any chances,” Auckland Emergency Management deputy controller Rachel Kelleher said this afternoon.
Auckland Transport’s Andrew Allen said that anyone travelling around within the Auckland region should expect considerable delays and thanked everyone for their patience handling these so far.
Slips and surface flooding is still expected and Allen asked people to “drive to the conditions”.
Areas of the Southeastern highway and a section of Great North Rd are expected to reopen at some point today.
