Media Release –– Levin Weather Event – 8.55am Tuesday 8 April 2025
Initial reports indicate that Levin was hit by a mini Tornado at approximately 7.45am this morning, taking down trees, impacting utilities lines and lifting roofs and fences. Horowhenua/Kāpiti is currently under no weather warning.
No injuries have been reported. Contractors are out responding and clearing drains. Fire and Emergency have been activated, with a diversion on Oxford Street due to a fallen tree. Arborists are currently working to clear the road.
Damage has been reported to building and property:
• SH1 Levin by Adventure Park
• Wilton Street
• Carlisle Street
• Bartholomew Road
• Playford Park
• Meadowvale Drive
• Waikawa Beach
With Wilton and Carlisle Street appearing to have had the main damage. Emergency Management crews are currently checking on affected residents. Minimum flooding has been reported.
If you have been impacted, please ring Council’s main number on 06 366 0999, as support is available. Please keep pets and animals sheltered.
Please report any power outages or damaged lines to Electra on 0800 567 876.
Council’s CDEM Incident Management Team has been activated and is monitoring the situation closely, we will keep you updated as we know more.
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The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.6% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.2% I want to be able to choose.
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47.2% Against. I want to deal with people.
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