Major clean up is happening today in Mangawhai after a severe tornado rolled through the Northland town. 

Fire and Emergency Northland District Manager Wipari Henwood said emergency crews were not expecting the tornado. 

"I've had a look at the MetService reports and there was nothing mentioning severe thunderstorms," he said.

Henwood said the emergency was also understaffed. 

LISTEN ABOVE. 

Major clean up is happening today in Mangawhai after a severe tornado rolled through the Northland town.&nbsp;
Fire and Emergency Northland District Manager Wipari Henwood said emergency crews were not expecting the tornado.&nbsp;
"I've had a look at the MetService reports and there was nothing mentioning severe thunderstorms," he said.
Henwood said the emergency was also understaffed.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE.&nbsp;

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Wipari Henwood: Fire and Emergency Northland District Manager on the Mangawhai Tornado

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