The MetService had warned it could have been worst storm event in the country since 1968, issuing a state of emergency for parts of the North Island.
The storm passed over the Bay of Plenty, Gisborne and Hawkes Bay on Thursday evening, cutting power to low-lying coastal areas and forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents.
However, those warnings were cancelled on Friday morning and kiwifruit growers have escaped relatively unscathed.
Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated, Nikki Johnson, says she has not had any reports of serious damage.
She said despite the region being the focus for Kiwifruit production, the most recent rain was only really a problem for properties who suffered water damage during Tropical Cyclone Debbie.
"85% of the fruit is grown in that area (Bay of Plenty) and it was only around 10-15 properties affected," Ms Johnson said.
"The wind was the other area of concern, and it's too early to tell, with growers still to fully check their fruit."
The region, which is in the early stages of harvest, had just recovered after receiving significant rainfall in last week’s event, which also lashed Northern Australia.
"In terms of rainfall, it was worse last week," Ms Johnson said.
"We had to work hard to clear the water before the next cyclone (Cook).
“It’s more of an inconvenience than a serious concern. Every season is different and overall, we’re on track as planned.”
Kiwifruit is the country’s largest horticultural export, distributing the fruit to all the continents and 59 countries around the world.
It has been a late start to the season but it is still ahead of last season, and Ms Johnson said growers were looking forward to drier periods ahead.
"It's been held up by rain," she said.
"We'd like to get this all cleared up so that we can get out there and just get the harvest underway."
Scattered rain is expected across the region over the weekend, as Cyclone Cook disappears off the New Zealand coast, but it is not expected to cause any serious effects.
Author: Matt Russell