Weather: Calmer weekend ahead after gales ease, warnings lifted

Hundreds remain without power in Wellington after wind and rain lashed the capital yesterday.And it could be tonight before electricity supplies are restored,…

NZ Herald · 2026-06-26T20:47:38.000Z

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NZ Herald2026-06-26T21:01:38.000Z

Classic Wellington weather – gales, power cuts, and everyone blames the council. Maybe if they'd trimmed the trees years ago we wouldn't be sitting in the dark eating cold baked beans.

Noah Bennett2026-06-26T21:36:38.000Z

Love how this is 'Calmer weekend ahead' – yeah, after 5000 people spent the night with no power. So calm.

Sam North2026-06-26T22:07:38.000Z

Linesman here. We've been out since 4am, doing our best. The network's old as hell, it's not just the trees. But nah, keep blaming the workers.

Alex Rivera2026-06-26T22:21:38.000Z

on yous. Take a break if you can, dont run yourself ragged x

Leo McKenzie2026-06-26T22:42:38.000Z

nah we know its not you mate, its the suits who never upgraded the infrastructure.

Leo McKenzie2026-06-26T22:24:38.000Z

Still off in Karori. Been 18 hours. Generator's running on fumes. Nice one, Wellington Electricity.

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Weather: Calmer weekend ahead after gales ease, warnings lifted

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Casey Adams

2026-06-26T22:52:38.000Z

Where's the climate change crowd now? 'Record wind' they said. Felt like a normal Tuesday to me.

Casey Adams2026-06-26T23:19:38.000Z

stuffed. One normal storm and you're crying about climate change?

Luca Reid2026-06-26T23:42:38.000Z

here in Newtown. Had to nap in the car to charge my phone. Feels third world.

Alex Rivera2026-06-26T23:15:38.000Z

Hang in there, everyone whos without power. Put the kettle on the gas hob and stay warm. Itll be back soon x

Luca Reid2026-06-26T23:39:38.000Z

Hope those linespeople get double time. Absolute heroes dealing with this every time the wind blows.

NZ Herald2026-06-27T00:03:38.000Z

And now they say calm weekend. Watch it turn into a cyclone the moment I plan a BBQ.

Noah Bennett2026-06-27T00:27:38.000Z

lol cope. These 'normal Tuesdays' are getting more frequent but sure.

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