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Cyclone Cody is still causing some swells around New Zealand, with people urged to remain out of the water on central North Island's east coast beaches.

Water restrictions have been issued throughout Southland after a spate of warm weather.

Some Northland boat owners are furious there was no tsunami sirens or texts before large waves smashed into the Tūtūkākā Marina, sinking a number of boats on Saturday evening.

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Significant work will be required to fix the Tūtūkākā Marina, which was severely affected by strong surges after a massive eruption of an underwater volcano in Tonga.

Reports are starting to trickle in from Tongan families who are re-connecting with loved ones in parts of Tonga, while Japan and NSW evacuate coastal residents.

Cyclone Cody is set to track far east of the East Cape tomorrow, and MetService is advising the risk of heavy rain has diminished.

Strong surges in the Far North that accumulated from remnants of a cyclone and Tonga's volcanic eruption prompted evacuations and caused boats to sink overnight.

Coastal communities and people on holiday along the eastern coasts of the North Island should be on alert for high waves over the coming days.

Former Dunedin resident Mark Parry reckons he had the ''stupidest'' job in Australia on Thursday.

Campers and residents along the East Coast are being told to prepare as remnants of Cyclone Cody track towards the North Island. Audio

Cyclone Cody is anticipated to strike the North Island this weekend, bringing with it severe wind, rain and swells to the East Coast.

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