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    (From HCC website)   Immediate Actions: Stay vigilant through high tide (4:56pm) until approximately 6pm Avoid non-essential travel Treat all power lines as live – stay clear and report immediately Do not drive through flood water Watch for landslip warning signs Call 111 for emergencies Ongoing Vigilance: Ground remains unstable – risk of landslips continues Check hillside areas regularly if nearby Do not stand below unstable slopes Report slips affecting roads/public areas to […]

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Lions bin is 1 week earlier in April on Saturday 18th to avoid clash with ANZAC Day services and events.
Civil Defence Hutt City updated 10:00 pm Mon 20 Apr
No alerts found.
Metservice: Warnings & watches @ 10:00 pm Mon 20 Apr
Mon 8:34 pm Heavy Rain Warning - Red.
Expect a further 70 to 110 mm to accumulate on top of what has already fallen, but 150 to 200 mm about the ranges and coastal hills. Peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h, but 25 to 40 mm/h possible in localised places, especially in thunderstorms before dawn. Impact: Threat to life from dangerous river conditions, significant flooding and slips. Conditions will disrupt travel, make some roads impassable, and isolate communities.
Mon 8:34 pm Heavy Rain Watch.
Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
Mon 8:34 pm Strong Wind Watch.
South to southeast winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
Mon 8:34 pm Heavy Rain Warning - Red.
Expect 70 to 100 mm about the eastern hills and Hutt Valley and lesser amounts elsewhere. These amounts are in addition to the rain that has already fallen. Peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h possible until tomorrow morning. Impact: Threat to life from dangerous river conditions, significant flooding and slips. Conditions will disrupt travel, make some roads impassable, and isolate communities.
Metservice: Marine Warnings & Watches @ 10:00 pm Mon 20 Apr
Gale warning: WellingtonRecreational
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Wellington Water recent alerts updated 11:14 pm Sat 18 Apr
18 Apr 9:03 am Discharge Notice WASTEWATER DISCHARGE NOTIFICATION - Seaview WWTP Due to heavy rainfall in the catchment area at 07:06 18/04/2026, there has been a discharge of fully treated wastewater into the Waiwhetu Stream, whic h may make the water at the discharge point appear cloudy or murky and may have an odour. Warning signs have been put in place, and coastal monitoring samples will b e collected. Wellington Water recommends that all recreational water users follow the ad vice of Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) < https://u31183019.ct.sendgrid .net/ls/click?upn3Du001.4U6CaUqH9-2F1NIpE6PIuDXOPa9eliNp9ieANXFgt-2BDn64bJ KmJuOqyDSgh19lmg61T9twOl58C-2FZrq0fTyerefA-3D-3DWPbW_QEkP7eIhC7tZMuIKyI2fu7 CxRyWMj33tYMJsiYYZkoIaN7NMDQzXnCIuS1i8aemRiZjiJZ9kQsV-2B3z8KM96l7wTkdfZMVGi sPOlTK1-2Fx-2BUFVba9s8qNqH0n-2FhkB-2BFEHkK5KGMgJv4shIIjxdG-2FUwvvSGckq2G6p4 eN4O-2Bxw4tTr2nzSVl4hfcg3ZWTENqsvmc85hR7mzwa5bqhflmZrxPSwWUXNd0TPDLsgCjFu0E g02pmtcrWHlkJxXxFOaBSVcFoGqsqeDLqtx9WWQ-2Bh2IphJhrztr7FEdS1CIL3HLxNlnqsvmY8 -2B2hWCV3N5QZGiRubWX7wh0B5K6ZMykchqkd1ico0WVOXI14BsYvl1VOJm-2BDkS29YI12UjFn M5J-2BXd4 , which suggests staying out of the water for two to three days a fter heavy rain.
(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
18 Apr 9:01 am WASTEWATER DISCHARGE NOTIFICATION - Seaview WWTP
(To see all outages and other notices go to LAWA)
Hutt City Council Alerts updated 10:00 pm Mon 20 Apr
No alerts detected.
Metlink Alerts updated 9:09 pm Mon 20 Apr
20 Apr 3:13 pm Alert - Metlink school buses are operating as normal. Some delays are expected due to current road conditions.

20 Apr 10:51 am Alert - Expect further disruptions to bus services due to forecast weather conditions

20 Apr 6:18 am Alert - Wellington City: Expect signifiant disruptions to bus services due to road closures. Consider delaying travel
Bluebridge Service Alerts updated 10:00 pm Mon 20 Apr
 the following sailings are cancelled:
Monday 20 April
Wellington to Picton: 8:30 pm
Picton to Wellington: 7:15 pm
Tuesday 21 April
Wellington to Picton: 2:00 am, 8:15 am, 1:30 pm, 8:30 PM
Picton to Wellington: 2:30 am, 7:45 am, 2:00 pm, 7:15 pm
All affected customers will be notified via email and/or text. Affected customers will be rebooked on later sailings once services can resume safely. You can also change your booking online to later in the week, or contact us at bookings@bluebridge.co.nz or on 0800 844 844 with your booking reference. ___________________
Bluebridge fare update due to fuel costs Updated 1:00pm Thursday 9 April
The ongoing situation in the Middle East continues to drive fuel prices higher. Like all transport operators, Bluebridge has experienced a significant and rapid increase in fuel costs.
While we’ve worked hard to absorb these increases, fuel prices have reached a point where we need to adjust our fares to help offset a portion of the additional cost.
Our priority is to keep New Zealand connected with a safe, reliable and affordable Cook Strait service. We recognise the global situation is affecting everyone and we appreciate our customers’ understanding. We hope these conditions are temporary and will continue to review fares regularly in line with changes to fuel prices.
Please note: the new fare levels apply to new bookings, or to amended bookings made after the change on Thursday 9 April 2026. ___________________
East Harbour Parks Status updated 9:10 pm Mon 20 Apr
-Safety advice for regional parks during severe weather - campgrounds closedAlerts, Notices and restrictions can be found here
Hunting in East Harbour - Northern ForestAlerts, Notices and restrictions can be found here
Gollan’s Valley StationAlerts, Notices and restrictions can be found here
Transpower Alerts updated 9:08 pm Mon 20 Apr
No alerts detected
RNZ: Latest 5 News Items updated 9:59 pm Mon 20 Apr
Mon 9:02 pm Live Weather: State of emergency in Wellington as more rain arrives after floods, slips.
Mon 8:54 pm Hutt Valley shop owner hoping sandbags will save his store.
Mon 8:28 pm Woman dies after delayed cancer diagnosis and missed signs.
Mon 7:30 pm In pictures: The damage caused by flooding across the lower North Island.
Mon 7:14 pm Residents of Wellington's Duckworth Lewis guesthouse wake to metre-high floodwaters.
Geonet: recent earthquakes near Eastbourne updated 10:00 pm Mon 20 Apr
4 - (light) 122.2 km West of Eastbourne at 8:41 pm Mon 20 Apr (confirmed)
Product Recalls updated 12:00 pm Mon 20 Apr
20 April 2026: Wooden Hanging Parasol Umbrella - Sold at Mitre 10 and Mitre 10 MEGA
17 April 2026: Can-Am Outlander 500 or 700 Pro (MY2023-26) with Speed limiter mode
17 April 2026: Uniti Sand Art Unicorn, Monkey, Octopus and Dinosaur - Sold at The Warehouse
15 April 2026: 2L Stainless Steel Top Handle Drink Bottle - Sold at Kmart
15 April 2026: RWS and BLITZ Captive Bolt Activators
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