Update from the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office
Mōrena Kāpiti
– Keep updated by checking www.metservice.com...
– We'll be updating any impacts to our services at www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
– Report any damage through our Antenno app (www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/antenno) or online service request (www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/service-request)
Update from WREMO:
Ata mārie Wellington region,
We have woken up this morning seeing the majority of Cyclone Gabrielle’s impacts further north – thinking of those affected, arohanui kia koutou! (Much love to you all).
While it is wet and windy in the Wellington Region, we have not received any reports of significant impacts to the region overnight. Here is what we know:
Weather
- There are currently Strong Wind Warnings in place for the whole region, and Heavy Rain Warnings and Heavy Swell Warnings in place for some parts of the region. MetService New Zealand
- There have been minor changes to these warnings overnight. Check www.metservice.com... for the latest.
Transport
- No reports of weather-related state highway closures, or council road closures.
- Please check Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Wellington and with your local council website/Facebook page if you must travel.
- Metlink is reporting that trains will not be stopping at Ngauranga Station due to weather. Plan your journey and check cancellations before you go.
- East to West ferry services have been cancelled today.
- Cook Strait ferries (both Interislander and Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries) have ceased all crossings today.
- Wellington International Airport is open, but there have been several flight cancellations around the country.
Power
- We are not aware of any unplanned power outages affecting the region.
Water
- There are no unplanned water outages affecting the region.
We will continue to provide updates as we get them. Stay warm and dry out there whānau!
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20.3% Small fireworks displays in each community
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