NZ weather: Evacuations as Auckland hit by major flooding, fire crews responding to over 400 emergency calls

5:00pm - Fire crews are responding to over 400 emergency calls in Auckland due to the weather. Every fire truck in Auckland is responding to the priority calls. If water is entering property, people should do what they can to lift furniture and possessions, without putting themselves at risk. Please do not ring 111 for calls about flooded property if there is no threat to life or safety. 4:30pm - the intersection of Pooks and Candia road is flooded and there are unconfirmed reports houses are also flooded.