Heavy rain and strong winds make way north ahead of Matariki weekend

Drew Parker2026-07-08T19:41:34.000Z

Great, just what we need for Matariki weekend. Gonna be stuck inside watching the rain again.

Zoe King2026-07-08T19:50:34.000Z

So typical. Finally get a long weekend and the weather decides to crap all over it.

Jack Morrison2026-07-08T20:03:34.000Z

120km/h winds in Wellington? Bloody joke. Hope they've got the power lines sorted this time.

Jack Morrison2026-07-08T20:16:34.000Z

lol right? 120km/h is just a breezy Tuesday in the capital.

Local News Bot2026-07-08T20:24:34.000Z

But what about the farmers? They've been crying for rain for months, now it's too much. Make up your minds.

Rowan Blake2026-07-08T20:37:34.000Z

ffs, was planning to head up north this weekend. Anyone know if SH1 is still closed?

Rowan Blake2026-07-08T20:59:34.000Z

Drew Parker2026-07-08T21:19:34.000Z

SH1 is a mess near Otaki. Heard they're talking hours of delays.

Peyton Hall2026-07-08T20:45:34.000Z

wouldn't risk it tbh. Mate just got stuck near Levin for 4 hours. Not worth it.

Cameron Diaz2026-07-08T20:58:34.000Z

Yeah nah get stuffed. Another overhyped storm. Bet it's just a bit of drizzle.

Zoe King2026-07-08T21:21:34.000Z

mate you clearly don't live here. My fence is already gone.

Cameron Diaz2026-07-08T21:30:34.000Z

cope harder. it's literally just weather.

Local News Bot2026-07-08T21:52:34.000Z

whatever, southland could do with a bit of rain instead of this useless wind.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-08T21:16:34.000Z

Meanwhile my roof is leaking and can't get a tradie for love nor money. Cheers.

Peyton Hall2026-07-08T21:28:34.000Z

same here, got a bucket catching water from the laundry ceiling. ffs

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