Some parts of Auckland could be in for localised thunderstorms this evening with a heavy rain warning in place until 10pm Thursday.

The current state of emergency is due to be lifted on Friday but could be extended beyond that.

There are 95 assessors in the field. At least 196 homes have been red stickered and more than 1000 yellow stickered, with lengthy repairs ahead for many.

Kaingā Ora says some state homes will need to be demolished, and others assessed against a climate change criteria before a decision is made to repair them or not. One of the most immediate issues though is where are people going to live long term?

RNZ reporter Soumya Bhamidipati begins our coverage in West Auckland.