Recent storms

[Peteymil]

We've been reading about poor weather in New Zealand north island. Have reports been overblown or are there difficulties?

[Potstech]

There is currently a cyclone affecting the northern areas of New Zealand.  Apparently oner weather has been hit or miss also.

[new_cruiser]

Northern New Zealand is experiencing unusually wet weather for the time of year. We boarded in Auckland on 10 January. Our first two ports of call were canceled due to the rough sea conditions. Instead, we had an extra day in Auckland and an extra sea day. The cyclone didn't directly hit but tge fringes still caused heavy seas. 

 

Instead of going directly south down the East side of North Island from Auckland, we started going North and went around the West side of North Island to Wellington. We had some rain and lots of clouds. 

 

Rains have continued and the situation in Auckland is now much worse with some flooding. The airport flooded Friday and people were stuck in it because the flooding blocked the roads. All flights were canceled. Domestic flights restarted Saturday but getting international didn't until Sunday. Baggage claim flooded too.