It's been very windy night in Northland with gusts reaching 140 kilomtres an hour.
The majority of emergency callouts have been for fallen trees, downed powerlines and some lifted roofs.
Most of the rain so far has fallen on the east coast, from Kaeo in the north to the Brynderwyns in the south.
Whangārei is right in the middle of that area.
Mayor Vince Cocurullo has been watching developments.
He spoke to Kim Hill.
