Emergency Alert CIVIL DEFENCE WARNING: Cyclone Vaianu impacting Tauranga now People in low lying areas or places that have flooded before should seriously consider self evacuating now. The most dangerous period is expected around 2.00pm today. Areas of significant interest include: Fraser Cove Burrows Street 7th Avenue near Memorial Park Businesses in low lying areas should consider closing or have plans to shelter staff and customers if needed. Fraser Street (between traffic lights near Burger King and Lloyd Street) will be closed from 12 to 5pm due to possible inundation. Stay away from beaches, cliffs and sand dunes. Do not swim or surf. If you feel unsafe, act quickly and self evacuate. Go to friends or whanau first. Several marae are open. An Emergency Assistance Centre is open at Mercury Baypark. Call 111 if life is in danger. More info: www.tauranga.govt.nz/weatherevent or https://www.facebook.com/
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