Flooding from remnants of Cyclone Debbie

Locals prepare for more rain and burst riverbanks as states of emergency are declared for Whanganui and Rangitikei districts.

The Kohimarama apartment block where a cliff collapsed in last night's torrential rain. Photo: RNZ . Gill Bonnett

The Kohimarama apartment block where a cliff collapsed in last night's torrential rain Photo: Auckland CDEM.

Fire crews at flooded properties on Maraetai Drive, Beachlands, Auckland. Photo: @FirecommNZ

A flooded garden in Kumeu Photo : Supplied

The Whanganui River flows over the boardwalk in the city. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin

Long time residents Bennett Roach and Austin Hackett reckon the Whanganui River will burst its banks at the next high tide. Photo RNZ / Robin Martin

The Whanganui River early Wednesday morning. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin

Floodwaters have offered up a feast of eels for this shag on the Whanganui River. Photo RNZ / Robin Martin

The Whanganui River early Wednesday morning. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin

Waitotara resident Aaron Fitter is prepared to leave his home within half an hour if the river rises overnight. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin

SH4 near the Whanganui River. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin

Waitotara Valley Road. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin

"Flood photos from Pipiriki today 4.4.17 at 11.53am. River level here is now well over 7.5[m]." Photo: Facebook / Whanganui River Adventures

Whanganui Tramways Trust volunteer Kritzo Venter said Tram No 12 would be hoisted out of the way of the floods. RNZ / Robin Martin

Emergency services at the San Remo apartment block in Kohimarama, Auckland, after a mudslide collapsed onto the building. RNZ / Mihingarangi Forbes

The San Remo apartments in Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Jessie Chiang

Whanganui River - starting to rise on Tuesday. Photo: Supplied

Water was also rising at the Waitotara River. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin

Waitotara store and pub co-owner Mary Martin says locals have been worried about the level of the river at Riminui. Photo: RNZ / Robin Martin

Rain hits Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Leilani Momoisea

Whanganui's Paul Chapman, right, with the army of volunteers who have helped empty his home ahead of expected flooding. RNZ / Robin Martin

Bruce Tompkin, who had been helping place sandbags for a Taupo Quay businesswoman, talks to civil defence personnel. RNZ / Robin Martin

Sandbags on Taupo Quay, Whanganui. RNZ / Robin Martin

Sandbags outside Sarjeant on the Quay. RNZ / Robin Martin

Sandbags on Taupo Quay, Whanganui. RNZ / Robin Martin

The San Remo apartment block in Kohimarama. RNZ / Mihingarangi Forbes

A slip at Tamaki Drive under the Bastion Point look-out in Auckland. RNZ / Mihingarangi Forbes

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