Physical Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
STATUS: DISSIPATED. As of April 22, 2026, Cyclone Vaianu has officially left New Zealand waters. All weather warnings for Auckland and the North Island have expired.
Cyclone Vaianu: Final Track Map and Auckland Recovery Update
After peaking as a Category 3 system, Cyclone Vaianu tracked further east than initially feared, sparing Auckland from a direct hit. However, with total North Island damage estimated at $1.5 million, the cleanup is just beginning.
Auckland Impact Summary:
- Power: Restored to 3,000 homes in the central North Island.
- Roads: 68 of 73 local road hazards (slips/trees) in Auckland have been cleared.
- Areas Affected: Minor flooding reported in Warkworth and isolated slips in Laingholm.
Continue below to see the final path map and learn how to dispose of storm debris.
