No updates were made today.

• The remaining state of national emergency over the Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay regions will end on Tuesday 14 March, Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty announced today. Read the media statement on the Beehive website.

No updates were made today.

• MetService issued the following Heavy Rain Watches and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings today - learn more at the MetService website.
  • Heavy Rain Watch Northland and Auckland, including Great Barrier Island, from 8am to 1pm this afternoon.
  • Heavy Rain Watch Bay of Plenty east of Opotiki from 11am to 8pm tonight.
  • Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Hurunui at 3pm this afternoon, expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain.

• The Government yesterday announced a further $17.5 million to support communities and community providers impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle. Read the media statement on the Beehive website.

• This week marks the 35-year anniversary of Cyclone Bola, which dumped between 600-1000mm of rain from Hicks Bay to northern Hawke's Bay and was hugely destructive for the region. The Bola anniversary may raise anxiety and emotions for our Tairāwhiti and Hawke's Bay communities. 
  
  
• The past few weeks have been an intense time for many, and it is normal to be feeling stressed, anxious or uncertain about what the coming days and weeks will bring. The Mental Health Foundation suggests taking a break from social media and the news, call a friend, take notice of the good things around you, and get a good night’s sleep to help with anxiety.
  
  Visit the Mental Health Foundation website for more useful information or text/call 1737 to speak to a trained counsellor, for free, 24/7.

No updates were made today.

• Today is Census Day! No matter where you are in New Zealand, even if you are currently away from your normal residence or displaced due to weather events, you should have access to a Census form by now.  Everyone needs to fill out the form and lodge it, either by hand or online, to make sure their information counts. See the Census website for more information and how to access your Census form.

• Remember that tomorrow is Census Day! No matter where you are in New Zealand, even if you are currently away from your normal residence or displaced due to weather events, you should have access to a Census form by now.  Everyone needs to fill out the form and lodge it, either by hand or online, to make sure their information counts. See the Census website for more information and how to access your Census form.
  
  

• Your mental and emotional wellbeing is important. It’s normal to feel stressed or anxious during or after an emergency. You might have feelings of anxiety, stress, prolonged fear, hopelessness or anger, or just need to talk with someone. You can text or phone 1737 anytime, to speak to a trained counsellor.

  Some people may never have a reaction. Others may have delayed reactions that show up days, weeks or even months after the disaster happens. Not everyone has reactions right away. Your symptoms may go and then come back again when something makes you think of the disaster.

  After a disaster, be sure to talk to someone about how you are feeling. If you feel you're not coping, talk to a health professional. Seek medical help from your doctor or a mental health provider familiar with the effects of disasters. There may be a specialist post-disaster crisis counsellor appointed in your area. See the Get Ready website for more advice about dealing with the emotional effects of a disaster.

• If you have no mobile signal in a disaster, but can access Wi-Fi, you may be able to call using Wi-Fi. View instructions for Android phones, or iPhones. Check with your phone provider for more information.
  
  
• Te Hiranga Tangata (Work and Income) have a range of services and financial support in place for employers and employees impacted by the floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. Whether you're thinking of closing, downsizing, you need workers or you're forced to reduce people's hours, talk to Work and Income before making any decisions.
  
  Check out the Work and Income factsheet for employers.

• If you are calling a government agency for cyclone support and you need language assistance, ask for an interpreter. It is the government agency’s responsibility to make sure its services are accessible. This includes providing professional interpreters to the public for free. 

  If you require an interpreter for a face-to-face or video conference meeting, email the agency beforehand to ensure an interpreter is available.

  Many government agencies and councils can assist you with interpreting support. Find the full list on the MBIE website. See also the list of languages supported.
  
  

• The Ministry for Primary Industries has announced that financial support is available to farmers, growers, whenua Māori owners and rural communities to assist the immediate response and recovery efforts related to Cyclone Gabrielle.
  
  
• In response to severe weather events this year, the Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) was activated for several regions in the North Island. 
  
  These regions include:
  
  - Auckland
  - Te Tai Tokerau | Northland
  - Tairāwhiti | Gisborne
  - Te Moana a Toi | Bay of Plenty
  - Te Matau-a-Māui | Hawke’s Bay
  - Waikato
  - Tararua District
  
  If you need temporary accommodation following the floods or Cyclone Gabrielle and live in any of these regions, register your details with TAS and a temporary accommodation coordinator will call you in a few days to discuss helping find a temporary housing solution that works for you. The service is currently experiencing high call volumes, so please be patient.

• A national Zoom fono for Pacific peoples about Cyclone Gabrielle has been scheduled for TONIGHT at 6pm. The fono will provide information to support Pacific peoples to cope with the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle, keeping them informed and increasing awareness of initiatives, and services available to them.
  
  
• Now that the North Island is moving from response phase to recovery phase, the number of Civil Defence centres and shelters in the region is reducing, including the community-led Civil Defence Centre unity-led Civil Defence Centre based in Māngere’s Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Leisure Centre, and the Pacific Response Hub at the People's Place in Otāra, which both officially closed last week. 
  
  
• Just a reminder that Police are seeing spikes in family violence incidents following Cyclone Gabrielle. Family violence is NOT ok. If you or anyone you know feels unsafe, or you suspect is a victim of family violence, please call Police on 111 and report it. Police will respond, ensure safety and provide the services your family need. Further down the page below are a number of support services related to family harm, where you can call, visit or email and get instant support.

• Health New Zealand have announced free healthcare for displaced persons in Northland, Hawkes Bay and Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) residents.
  
  
• Auckland Emergency Management has some advice about the welfare of animals following severe weather. Animals react in different ways to emergency events. Remember to keep your pets away from anything that has been contaminated with flood water and check for hazards such as damaged fences that could pose a risk to your pets.
  
  
• A dedicated hotline for persons impacted by recent severe weather events has been implemented by Ministry of Social Development. The Severe Weather Phone Line is 0800 400 100. The team is answering a lot of calls, so please be patient and kind when calling.
  
  
• A national Zoom fono for Pacific peoples about Cyclone Gabrielle has been scheduled for Wednesday 1 March at 6pm. The fono will provide information to support Pacific peoples to cope with the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle, keeping them informed and increasing awareness of initiatives, and services available to them

• No updates were made today.

• If you haven't been receiving emergency alerts on your cell phone, it might be because your phone is not Emergency Alert capable or needs updating to the latest operating system. Learn more at the Get Ready website.
  
  
• The latest episode of Tagata Pasifika features a visit to Napier to see how Pasifika people are coping in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, including an update on RSE workers in the Hawkes Bay region.
  
  
• MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Watch for Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) area from Tologa Bay north for the period 3am Monday to 6am Tuesday. A Heavy Rain Watch has also been issued for the Coromandel Peninsula from 9am Monday to 3am Tuesday. Keep up to date with severe weather alerts via the MetService website.
   
• The Te Puna Tahua, Lottery Grants Board has emergency funding relief available for community groups/hapū who are supporting communities that have been affected by the 2023 Auckland, Northland and Waikato floods and regions impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle. For more information about this Emergency Natural Disaster Relief Fund, please contact your local Community Advisor by phone on 0800 824 824. 
  
  
• There is potential support also available for new and existing Lottery Individuals with Disabilities Grant customers, who need urgent replacement of mobility equipment that has been damaged or lost in the 2023 Auckland, Northland and Waikato floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. For more information, email [email protected] or phone: 0800 824 824 and leave a voicemail message.

• In the 24 hours to 7pm Saturday 25 February, Police in Eastern District have conducted 543 prevention activities, including reassurance patrols and proactive engagements with storm-hit communities. Over the same period, Police have received 453 calls for service, including five reports of burglaries and 48 family harm incidents.24 people have been arrested for a variety of offences – 14 in Hawke’s Bay and 10 in Tairāwhiti. If you witness a crime, please call Police on 111.
  
  

• Auckland Emergency Management has a dedicated web page that is updated daily about severe weather and flash flooding in the region. If you're in Auckland and need to report flooding, please call them on 0800 22 22 00.
  
  
• For the latest information on road closures and public transport in Auckland, visit the weather watch page on the Auckland Transport Website.
  
  
• A national Zoom fono for Pacific peoples about Cyclone Gabrielle has been scheduled for Wednesday 1 March at 6pm. The fono will provide information to support Pacific peoples to cope with the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle, keeping them informed and increasing awareness of initiatives, and services available to them

• NZ Police have provided an additional 145 staff on the ground in the Eastern District to assist with the cyclone response and provide reassurance to local communities vulnerable to family harm, theft and other crimes.
  
  
• A plea has gone out from Civil Defence to please stop sending donated goods to cyclone-hit areas: NZ Civil Defence | Wellington | Facebook
  
  
• MSD want to reassure people that Work and Income service centres are open for business and may be able to help you if you are affected by Cyclone Gabrielle in Wairoa and Hawke's Bay. Call the free MSD Cyclone Gabrielle Support line on 0800 400 100 for immediate support.
  
  
• The Pacific Response Hub in Auckland is open for another week, until Friday 24 February, to provide support for affected communities.

• The Mental Health Foundation says that this weekend, it is important to stop and take stock. It has been an intense time for many, and it is normal to be feeling stressed, anxious or uncertain about what the coming days and weeks will bring. They suggest taking a break from social media and the news, call a friend, take notice of the good things around you, and get a good night’s sleep to help with anxiety. Visit the Mental Health Foundation website for more useful information or text/call 1737 to speak to a trained counsellor, for free, 24/7.
  
  
• According to Tairāwhiti Civil Defence, weather has grounded helicopter flights around the Gisborne region that have been dropping off supplies to isolated families. They are hopeful that helicopters will be able to resume deliveries this afternoon.
  
  
• Due to surface flooding and slips on State Highway 1 overnight, there are multiple detours in place between Auckland and Northland. Waka Kotahi is urging people to avoid unnecessary travel and shelter at home. Please don't attempt to drive through flood affected areas, as it is not safe.
  
  
• A national Zoom fono for Pacific peoples about Cyclone Gabrielle has been scheduled for Wednesday 1 March at 6pm. The fono will provide information to support Pacific peoples to cope with the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle, keeping them informed and increasing awareness of initiatives, and services available to them

• Support and financial assistance is available for those who have been directly affected by the recent severe weather, including Civil Defence Payments.
  
  
• Emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time. Visit the Get Ready website to learn how make a plan and be prepared.
  
  
• MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Hawkes Bay for the 48 hour period from today through to Saturday. Expecting 200mm of rain in Hawkes Bay and Wairoa district.
  
  
• PACMAT and Pasifika Futures have mobilised to respond to the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle.

• MSD are upgrading their systems from 7:30pm on Saturday 25 February to 5:30am on Sunday 26 February, which will impact MyMSD. There may be times when you can’t log in or apply for funding.
  
  
• A national Zoom fono for Pacific peoples about Cyclone Gabrielle has been scheduled for Wednesday 1 March at 6pm. The fono will provide information to support Pacific peoples to cope with the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle, keeping them informed and increasing awareness of initiatives, and services available to them
  
  
• Existing providers funded by MPP are still eligible for cyclone relief funding via MSD's Community Providers Fund
  
  
• Work and Income NZ have released a help factsheet for people affected by Cyclone Gabrielle in Wairoa and Hawke’s Bay.

• In the 24 hours to midday today, Police in Eastern District conducted more than 600 prevention activities, including reassurance patrols and proactive engagements with storm-hit communities.
  
  
• Civil Defence are recommending that monetary donations to relief funds are the most useful way to support communities affected by the cyclone. You can donate directly to Cyclone Gabrielle Mayoral Relief Funds.
  
  
• To help animals affected by the cyclone, donate to the charity Helping You Help Animals (HUHA) which is caring for displaced animals around the North Island. To make an instant donation of $3, text HUHA to 4463.