Below are some contacts for various flood related situations and information.
If you are in an emergency situation that is or may impact people or property please call 111.
For all information on rainfall, river levels, river flooding, coastal flooding or flood schemes (stopbanks, floodgates, pumps)
Contact Waikato Regional Council.
- Call the 24/7 Waikato Regional Council freephone 0800 800 401
- Refer to the information contained on this website.
Damage to land and property
Contact your insurance company.
EQC (Earthquake Commission) may also provide some cover. To get EQC cover, you need to have a home or contents fire insurance policy with a private insurance company when the natural disaster damage occurred.
While it may speed up the process if you make a claim quickly, you have three months from the date of the damage to lodge your claim.
View the Natural Hazards Commission website or contact them on 0800 DAMAGE (326 243).
Local roading issues (not a state highway) | Blocked culverts/drains | Water/stormwater/sewerage issues
Contact your local district council.
State Highway issues or information
Contact NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.
Livestock at risk
For livestock hazard issues (such as stock wandering on the road in bleak driving conditions) please call 111.
For general livestock issues in flooded areas, please call Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) 0800 008 333 and use option 2.
Power/gas outages or faults
Contact your local supplier.
Civil Defence
For local Civil Defence information, contact your respective Council above.
Waikato Civil Defence Emergency Management Group is made up of regional and local agencies. During an emergency these agencies will be busy helping the people who need them most. If you or your property is in danger, call 111.
Waikato Civil Defence have a list of support networks available during emergencies.
Follow the Waikato Civil Defence Facebook page for public information and for national advice, visit the Get Ready website.