Hazardous sea conditions are still expected about exposed eastern coastlines of the North Island, where large easterly swells, significant sea surges/rips and coastal inundation are possible until the end of Tuesday as #CycloneCody passes east of Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Head of weather communication at Metservice Lisa Murray said: "Wave buoys have already recorded large waves for northeastern coasts. These are separate to the tsunami wave from the Hunga-Tonga- Hunga-Ha'apai volcano which has affected parts of New Zealand.

"We are advising people to be on alert for high waves over the coming days. Waves of this size and direction mean that they will be seen in places that rarely see large waves and are usually considered safe for swimming, so please take care."

Great damage was done to boats in Tutukaka early this morning, as seen in photos shared online by locals.