12/02/2023
If you need shelter, go to:
Elizabeth Campbell Hall
294 Great South Road, Papakura
Check the following for more information.
Stay safe whānau 🙏💕
CYCLONE GABRIELLE
Civil Defence Shelters
These will be opened as necessary.
Note the one closest to you.
They will provide places to be safe while the worst of the storm passes.
Blankets and hot drinks will be available but most aren’t equipped for extended stays.
All are equipped for disabled people.
What to bring:
* Items for children and babies, like formula, nappies and toys
* Essential medicines
* Photo identification (if you have it)
* Warm clothes
Pets are welcome but dogs must be on a leash and if possible muzzled. You may be asked to keep your dog in your car. Cats in a cage or carrier if possible please.
Locations:
Albert-Eden
Mt Albert Senior Citizens Hall
3B Wairere Ave, Mt Albert, Auckland
SHELTER ONLY: blankets, tea & coffee, council staff to help.
Aotea Great Barrier
Auckland Council Service Centre
75 Hector Sanderson Rd, Claris, Great Barrier Island
FULL CDC: stretcher beds, blankets, food, water, welfare support agencies, psychosocial support
Devonport-Takapuna
Takapuna War Memorial Hall
7 The Strand, Takapuna
SHELTER ONLY: blankets, tea & coffee, council staff to help.
Franklin
Waiuku Community Hall
10 King Street, Waiuku (Waiuku Library complex)
SHELTER ONLY: blankets, tea & coffee, council staff to help.
Henderson-Massey
Te Manawa
11 Kohuhu Lane, Massey (Westgate)
FULL CDC: stretcher beds, blankets, food, water, welfare support agencies, psychosocial support
Hibiscus & Bays
East Coast Bays Leisure Centre
12 Bute Rd, Browns Bay
SHELTER ONLY: blankets, tea & coffee, council staff to help.
Howick
Fencible Lounge
25 Uxbridge Rd, Howick
(Howick Library)
FULL CDC: stretcher beds, blankets, food, water, welfare support agencies, psychosocial support
Kaipatiki
Birkenhead Leisure Centre
46 Mahara Ave, Birkenhead
SHELTER ONLY: blankets, tea & coffee, council staff to help.
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Leisure Centre
66R Mascot Ave, Māngere
FULL CDC: stretcher beds, blankets, food, water, welfare support agencies, psychosocial support
Manurewa
Manurewa Leisure Centre
33 Frances St, Manurewa
FULL CDC: stretcher beds, blankets, food, water, welfare support agencies, psychosocial support
Maungakiekie-Tāmaki
Riverside – Taha Awa Community Centre
20-22 Peace Ave, Mt Wellington
SHELTER ONLY: blankets, tea & coffee, council staff to help.
Ōrākei
Colin Maiden Park (former Unisports Building)
71-73 Merton Rd, Glen Innes (behind cricket club)
SHELTER ONLY: blankets, tea & coffee, council staff to help.
Ōtara-Papatoetoe
Te Puke ō Tara Community Centre
20 Newbury St, Ōtara
FULL CDC: stretcher beds, blankets, food, water, welfare support agencies, psychosocial support
Papakura
Elizabeth Campbell Hall
294 Great South Rd, Papakura
FULL CDC: stretcher beds, blankets, food, water, welfare support agencies, psychosocial support
Puketāpapa
Fickling Convention Centre
546 Mt Albert Rd, Three Kings
SHELTER ONLY: blankets, tea & coffee, council staff to help.
Rodney
> Waimauku War Memorial Hall
24 Waimauku Station Rd, Waimauku
SHELTER ONLY: blankets, tea & coffee, council staff to help.
> Ahuroa Hall
1345 Ahuroa Rd, Makarau
SHELTER ONLY: blankets, tea & coffee, council staff to help.
> Warkworth Town Hall
Corner Neville and Alnwick Sts, Warkworth
FULL CDC: stretcher beds, blankets, food, water, welfare support agencies, psychosocial support
> Wellsford Community Centre
1 Matheson Rd, Wellsford
FULL CDC: stretcher beds, blankets, food, water, welfare support agencies, psychosocial support
Upper Harbour
Albany Community Hub
575A Albany Highway, Albany
FULL CDC: stretcher beds, blankets, food, water, welfare support agencies, psychosocial support
Waiheke
Waiheke Pātaka Kōrero (Waiheke Library)
131-133 Ocean View Rd, Oneroa, Waiheke Island
FULL CDC: stretcher beds, blankets, food, water, welfare support agencies, psychosocial support
Waitākere
Titirangi War Memorial Hall
500 South Titirangi Rd, Titirangi
SHELTER ONLY: blankets, tea & coffee, council staff to help.
Waitematā
Ellen Melville Centre
2 Freyberg Place, Auckland
SHELTER ONLY: blankets, tea & coffee, council staff to help.
Whau
New Lynn Community Centre
45 Totara Ave, New Lynn
CDC: stretcher beds, blankets, food, water, welfare support agencies, psychosocial support
In addition, there are four Community Support Hubs that are alreadty open and which will be staffed by government welfare and support services. Agencies and community groups, alongside Auckland Emergency Management, will be there to provide needs assessments and offer support, including accommodation if needed.
These centres are located at:
1. Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Pool and Leisure Centre, 66R Mascot Ave, Mangere (24 hours)
2. New Lynn Community Centre, 45 Totara Avenue, New Lynn (9am – 5pm)
3. Birkenhead Leisure Centre, 46 Mahara Avenue, Birkenhead (9am-5pm)
4. Manu Tukutuku, 32 Riverton Drive, Randwick Park (9am-5pm)
Keep you eye on:
www.aucklandemergencymanagement.org.nz
www.metservice.com/towns-cities/locations/auckland
The Auckland region has experienced widespread damage from flooding and torrential rain, with reports of slips and inundation. Infrastructure and emergency services alike have been overwhelmed by the impacts of the storm.
