Evacuate people to a safe place.
Many areas are under flood water. Economic activities, education, transportation, and production stalled.
Currently, the New Zealand Government has spent a budget of more than 640,000 USD, to support rescue and rescue activities.
The City of Auckland yesterday closed all community facilities, services and schools until further notice. At the same time, a series of international flights to New Zealand have been delayed, canceled or moved to areas deemed safe.
The storm is forecast to continue to worsen through the end of this week.