Pursuant to section 68 of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002, I, Mayor Mahe Drysdale declare that a state of local emergency exists in Tauranga City owing to Cyclone Vaianu – extreme weather effects.

The state of local emergency comes into force immediately on the making of this declaration and expires seven days after the time and date on which it comes into force (unless extended or terminated at an earlier time).

Declared by: Mahe Drysdale.

Designation: Mayor of the district for which the state of local emergency is declared.

Time and Date of Declaration: 5.35pm on Saturday, 11 April 2026.