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!
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.7% Second half of November
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43.5% 1st December
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17.7% A week before Christmas
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33% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.9% Yes
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14.3% No
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2.8% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
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