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After more than two months, Aucklanders can finally head back to their famous black sand surf beach, Piha. Cyclone Gabrielle left a wave of destuction on the region's west coast, meaning only Piha residents have been allowed to enter. Needless to say, there were a fair few happy surfers when the cordons were finally lifted this morning. But this comes with a warning that restrictions could be re-introduced if bad weather causes any further damage to the roads. Reporter Tom Taylor and camera operator Marika Khabazi have the story.

Popular Auckland surf beach Piha is now open again, to the relief of many eager surfers.

A community group for flood-affected Aucklanders has taken its requests and concerns to the council. West Auckland Is Flooding (WAIF) chairman Lyall Carter

"People who live in areas that don't flood aren't feeling quite so worried about this as you are," Wayne Brown told them.

Hundreds of homes are vulnerable to weather events like the Anniversary Weekend floods.