What to know:
- Heavy rain, gales and stormy weather hit many parts of the country.
- States of emergency were declared for the Nelson/Tasman region, and part of Marlborough to support a precautionary evacuation of Spring Creek and its residents.
- Eleven homes were damaged after a suspected tornado in Waitara overnight.
- Do you have photos, videos or stories of the inclement weather? Email news@tvnz.co.nz with the subject line WEATHER.