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!
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we are having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️
Carols and Cake at Kapiti Uniting Parish
Do you love to sing Christmas carols? Come and join us for an afternoon of Carols and Cake on Sunday 8 December, 2.45 pm. This is a free community event in our Church hall in Raumati and everyone is invited to join us.
Retirement village 65 Ratanui Rd
Summerset have applied to the council to build a village ,about 263 units at 65 Ratanui Rd, it appears it is before council now for consent does anybody know about this