January 2026
Hydro-meteorological report of February 2023 storm events
Environmental Publication 2023/04
Prepared by: Glenn Ellery, Data Services Manager
This report summarises the hydro-meteorological aspects of two weather systems passing over the Bay of Plenty region on Auckland Anniversary Weekend (27 January to 4 February 2023) and Cyclone Gabrielle (10-14 February 2023).
The report acts as an information source for future reference and provides context for the events through discussion of antecedent conditions, weather and recorded environmental data.