Many businesses have been affected, including this one in Hillsborough. Photo: RNZ / Christina Persico
Auckland Airport, businesses and homes have been flooded, cars submerged and Sir Elton John's concert was abandoned - it's been a dramatic day across Auckland.
Almost 240 millimetres of rain had fallen in the Auckland region by 9.30pm as West Aucklanders were being evacuated from their homes due to flooding.
The international terminal at Auckland International Airport has been closed tonight due to flooding and people are being asked not to go there in the meantime.
Every fire truck in the city is responding to the weather event, with more than 1000 calls for help by mid-evening.
Here are some photos of what some are calling the worst flooding to ever affect the city.
Photo: RNZ / Jonty Dine
A building on Candia Road in Henderson Valley is swept away in floodwaters. Photo: RNZ / Felicity Reid
Travellers met an unexpected obstacle in the terminal at Auckland Airport. Photo: Facebook / Sher Singh
The corner of Seabrooke and Margan Avenues in New Lynn. Photo: RNZ / Josie Campbell
A jeep makes its way through floodwaters in Mt Victoria. Photo: Supplied
Flooding in Nixon Road, Taupaki in Auckland. Photo: Supplied / Craig Brock
Disappointed fans head home from the cancelled Sir Elton John concert. Photo: RNZ / Christina Persico
A tree is down on Curran St just before Westhaven Drive in Auckland. Photo: RNZ / Christina Persico
A resident at a flooded property. Photo: RNZ / Jordan Dunn
These neighbours in Clover Drive, Henderson, have assembled at one of the few properties that isn't flooded. Photo: RNZ / Jordan Dunn
Many cars have been flooded, an RNZ reporter says. Photo: Supplied
Damage to buildings at French Bay south of Titirangi. Photo: Supplied / Devin Boyle
Damage at French Bay. Photo: Supplied / Devin Boyle
The bus to Mt Eden makes its way along a flooded street. Photo: RNZ / Christina Persico
Photo: RNZ / Jonty Dine
Photo: RNZ / Christina Persico
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Flooding on Candia Road in Henderson Valley, west Auckland. Photo: Supplied