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30th January 2023

Auckland principals say the Education Ministry has ordered a week-long shut down of all of the region’s education organisations.

They say all Auckland schools, early childhood services and tertiary institutes must remain shut for physical instruction until 7 February.

Principals were told the instruction was issued after the National Emergency Management Agency asked the ministry to help minimise traffic on Auckland roads while vital infrastructure is repaired.

The order covers the area from Wellsford in the north to Pukekohe in the South.

We are working with Civil Defence Centres to ensure they have the supplies they need. Civil Defence Centres are unable to accept any more donated goods.

Significant progress was made yesterday resolving water supply issues in West Auckland.

However, customers living in the wider Titirangi area are asked to be prepared for intermittent water supply issues over the coming days while damage as crews will need to turn off the water supply for short periods of time in localised areas as they fix the damage.

Auckland Transport is urging Aucklanders to take extreme care while travelling, and to consider whether the travel is necessary. Plan your full return journey while taking note of the weather reports.