Wild weather hit New Zealand’s North Island at the weekend, with flooding and road closures in Coromandel, Thames and Auckland.

Rainfall passed 100mm in some areas, while the MetService issued strong wind warnings. The weather front was moving away to the southeast by this morning.

The Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) says it is too soon to calculate losses from the severe weather.

CEO Tim Grafton says residents should report damage to insurers as soon as possible, and he recommends providing photos of damage when safe to do so.

ICNZ has continued to stress the importance of improving community resilience and says the country must plan and adapt to reduce the impact of natural disasters.