A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for Northland and Auckland, extending to a line roughly corresponding to the boundary with Waikato, south of Pukekohe. Severe thunderstorm warnings on Northland and Auckland have been lifted but watches remain in place for both regions. “We’ve got our ingredients y’all!” MetService wrote on X about the severe weather watches issued for Auckland and Northland. The severe thunderstorm warning for Auckland affected those in Auckland City, Waitākere, Rodney, Gulf and Albany. ⛈️🟡Northland and Auckland: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued🟡⛈️🧑‍🍳We've got our ingredients y'all!

Source: New Zealand Herald January 02, 2026 01:02 UTC