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Story summary
- Hawke's Bay faced potential Cyclone Vaianu impacts, prompting early action by officials.
- Hastings Mayor Wendy Schollum urged people to take warnings seriously, citing lessons from Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023.
- Central Hawke's Bay Mayor Will Foley said responders must act promptly on forecasts, noting it is better to act early than risk lives.
- Power outages and road closures affected some areas, but officials judged the response effective and urged vigilance.
