Residents in high risk areas were allowed to head home about 1.15pm, but the advice remains for all areas under beach and marine threat to stay off beach and shore areas.
Residents evacuated in Northland, Bay of Plenty and Great Barrier Island can return home but people around the country advised to take extra care around the coast.
Residents in high risk areas were allowed to head home about 1.15pm, but the advice remains for all areas under beach and marine threat to stay off beach and shore areas.