Cyclone Vaianu - (Update 13 April 2026): We are pleased to confirm that the impacts of Cyclone Vaianu on 12 April across the Western Waikato districts of Ōtorohanga, Waipā and Waitomo were minor and localised. The three district councils worked seamlessly together in a Western Waikato Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in Te Awamutu, supporting our communities during the weather event. Stay in touch with the latest weather updates at www.metservice.com/warnings. For roading updates, visit www.otodc.govt.nz/roading-update. For landslides information, go to www.civildefence.govt.nz/landslide. More info: Cyclone Vaianu