Northland has declared a State of Emergency for the next seven days.

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to lash the region over the next week and Northland Civil Defence is warning households to take the weather warning seriously.

Far North deputy mayor Kelly Stratford says heavy rain has fallen on and off in the region today and they haven't needed emergency management resources yet.

She says they are poised and ready with evacuation and welfare centres in case the weather gets worse overnight.

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Northland has declared a State of Emergency for the next seven days.
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to lash the region over the next week and Northland Civil Defence is warning households to take the weather warning seriously.
Far North deputy mayor Kelly Stratford says heavy rain has fallen on and off in the region today and they haven't needed emergency management resources yet.
She says they are poised and ready with evacuation and welfare centres in case the weather gets worse overnight.
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