Public information release #3

Published on 16 February 2023

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Following Cyclone Gabrielle, several roads remain closed in the Whanganui district.  

Unsettled weather, including patches of rain, is expected in the district over the next several days.

If your property has been affected by the weather, or you see damage to public spaces, please call the council on 06 349 0001. And always call triple one (111) if you need an emergency response from Police, Fire or Ambulance.

Take care everyone.

ROADING UPDATE

Roads now open:

  • Rangitatau East Road is now open.
  • Kauangaroa Road is now open.

Roads still closed:

  • Mangamahu Road is still closed (past the Mangamahu township).
  • SH4 between Raetihi and Upokongaro is still closed.

New road closures:

  • Kauarapaoa Road closed.
  • Creek Road closed.
  • Te Rimu Road closed.

Visit https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/manawatu-whanganui/traffic-update/823539 for more information about SH4.

POWER UPDATES

While Whanganui has only had minor power outages, please visit https://outages.powerco.co.nz/ to check your place.

WEATHER UPDATES

For weather updates visit https://www.metservice.com/national

EMERGENCIES CAN HAPPEN ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. YOU CAN TAKE STEPS TO BE PREPARED.

For emergency preparedness visit https://getready.govt.nz/

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