Rotorua cleanup underway

But they're being asked to stay away from the flood-affected Western Road area in Ngongotaha unless they need to be there.

Acting Civil Defence Primary Controller Bruce Horne says they've had reports of 'sightseers' showing up.

He says there’s a lot still to be done and they're still gathering information to help provide a good picture of what they're dealing with across the wider district.

Most roads are open again although several roads in Reporoa and Rerewhakaaitu remain closed.

Stormwater and sewerage systems are coping well after being inundated yesterday