A number of severe weather warnings and watches are in place around Te Ika-a-Māui.
Photos from the airport last night showed the terminal full of water after Auckland was pummelled with torrential rain.
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Transport remains paralysed throughout Auckland after videos showed motorways consumed in surface flooding yesterday.
An eyewitness told 1News it was "very scary" as the slip happened just 2 metres away from guests who were at a wedding next door.
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Two people have now been found dead in Wairau Valley on Auckland's North Shore.
Those who had to leave their homes due to the flooding may be eligible for the payment.
"Do not use your washing machines until further notice and keep your showers short," Watercare said.
Both an Emirates flight from Dubai and an American Airlines flight from Dallas were forced to turn around after flooding closed Auckland Airport last night.
Authorities are warning people to stay at home if it is safe to do so, but to pack essentials and be prepared to evacuate.
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The slip was captured on camera from people in a nearby home. They slammed a window shut as debris came tumbling down metres away.
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Clifftop homes in Remuera have been hit particularly hard by the slips.
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Driving conditions will be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility in heavy rain, MetService said.
A state of emergency has been declared in the region.
The incident - alongside worsening weather conditions last night - led to flight diversions and cancellations of all arriving flights to Auckland Airport.
The mayor has been accused of being slow to act on the floods.
They say conditions in the toilets are unsanitary and some desperately need their luggage off the plane for medicines - but have had almost no communication.
The Moungavalu family are grateful to be alive after their house was struck by chest-high floods.
The deluge has led to widespread damage to roads and infrastructure, as well as delayed and cancelled flights.
