Cyclone Vaianu Final Path & Auckland Damage Report [April 22 Update]

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.

Cleaning up today? See the [Official Auckland Post-Storm Cleanup Guide here].

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