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26/06/2026

Kia ora South Wairarapa,

We're still experiencing severe weather conditions across the Wairarapa, with surface flooding and road closures affecting a number of roads across the district.

We strongly advise that people only travel if absolutely necessary. Driving conditions are hazardous, and road closures may change at short notice. Assessments are ongoing to understand the full extent of impacts and then prioritising repairs.

Access to Martinborough has been restored via the Longbush and Hinekura route. Please drive with caution. All other routes remain closed.

The Turanganui bridge on Lake Ferry Road has been washed out and it's likely it will be midweek until access is reestablished, depending on the current weather conditions and access to rock material. The Wairarapa Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has been activated and is coordinating the response. A key priority is ensuring the safety and wellbeing of affected residents. This includes identifying any immediate support required, such as access to essential supplies, medical needs, and welfare assistance.

If you encounter flooding or slips:
- Do not drive through floodwaters, past slips or beyond road closures
- Turn around and find an alternative route
- In an emergency or life threatening situation, call 111.
- Please stay safe, follow official updates, and look out for one another.

Please remember:
- Do not travel on the roads if not necessary.
- If you live in a low-lying area that is prone to flooding, you should consider self-evacuating to stay with friends and family.
- Streams and rivers may continue to rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions are possible.
- Make sure you have enough supplies at home to last a few days if you become impacted by road closures.
- Never walk, swim or drive through flood water. Respect road closures notices and signs, no not try to pass through.

Keep up to date:
- General information and road closures - https://swdc.govt.nz/news/heavy-rain-warning-26-june-2026/
- Alternative routes around the district - swdc.govt.nz/alternative-routes-around-the-district/
- Visit https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home for the latest weather information and warnings.
- Follow Wellington Region Emergency Management Office for situation updates. The WREMO website has more info on household preparedness: https://www.wremo.nz/get-ready
- Follow NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi - Wellington - Wellington for highway disruptions.
- Power outage info - https://outages.powerco.co.nz/
- Keep up to date with road closures and other updates: swdc.govt.nz/news/heavy-rain-warning-26-june-2026/ See less

26/06/2026

The show goes on! A few weather-related updates for today:

Truckstop, Food Truck Central and Boz’s Oyster Shack are on from 3pm, along with the Greytown School Country Food Fair.

Our boutique shops are beautifully decorated, and our bars and restaurants are open across town with delicious festive menus. The White Swan Garden Bar will be cranking, serving their signature mulled gins. Perfect for this weather!

The much-anticipated Light Up Tractor Parade starts on Main St at 6pm, with Snowfall on Main from 6-8pm outside the Town Hall. The Gingerbread House will be open - head down through the light tunnel and explore.

We’ve got plenty of indoor venues, hot food, hot chocolate, mulled wine, entertainment, and fabulous late-night shopping.

Greytown is ready to welcome you with open arms!
The worst of the weather has passed, so rug up warm, wear sensible footwear and come ready for a country winter night 🚜🎄🦉✨

26/06/2026

⚠️SEVERE WEATHER WARNINGS LIFTED⚠️

MetService has lifted all severe weather warnings for the Wellington region.

However, there is still rain and strong winds predicted for much of the region today.

Please take care when heading out this morning. There may still be debris on the roads and areas of surface flooding.

The risk of landslides is still present even once the rain stops, so continue to be vigilant in looking out for the warning signs: https://www.wremo.nz/hazards/other-hazards

There are also still power outages. Crews are working hard to get these restored as soon as possible.

26/06/2026

Road closures UPDATED 3pm Please note we'll do our best to reply but there's loads of messages and info coming in, Stay safe :)

Thanks to our crews out checking, will update when more info comes in.

Black Rock Rd is still Closed due to Slip and Flooding.

Whangaehu Valley Rd is still Closed at Dreyers Rock Rd and Te Ore Ore Bideford Rd due to Flooding and slips.

Te Ore ore Bideford Rd is still Closed at Black Rock Rd due to flooding.

Colombo Rd Closed near Henley Lake entrance due to flooding.

Masterton Castlepoint Rd is still Closed at Masterton Stronvar intersection due to flooding and before Tauweru due to slips.

Masterton Stronvar Rd is still Closed at Masterton Castlepoint Rd and Watsons Rd

Watsons Rd is still Closed at Masterton Stronvar rd.

Dreyers Rock Rd is Closed due to Trees on the road near 187 Dreyers Rock Rd

SH2 at Opaki is Closed in both lanes due to flooding. The alternate route is Paierau Rd.

CDC

Te Kopi Road - Closed flooding CDC

Admiral Road Closed Slips CDC

Kokotau Road Closed Flooding CDC

Dalefield Road Closed Flooding CDC

Mangatatere Valley Road Closed due to slips CDC

Te Wharau Road – Open – slips on road, caution advise. Closed at Arawhata Hill

Glenburn Road Open Flooding Slips CDC



SWDC

Hikawera Road Closed Slip SWDC

Whakatomotomo Road Closed, flooding, slips SWDC

Kahutara Road Closed, spillway operating SWDC

Kahutara Road Closed @ lower valley bridge SWDC

Lake Ferry Road Closed @ Kahutara road flooding

Cape Palliser Road Closed flooding, slips SWDC

Whiterock Road Closed flooding @ Lagoon hills Road SWDC

Pahautea road Closed spill way working SWDC

Pukio West Road Closed spillway working SWDC

Ponatahi Road Closed at Huangarua bridge Martinborough SWDC

Longbush Road /Masterton Martinborough Road SWDC OPEN caution advised

Wainuioru Road Open - SWDC



Surface flooding across the Network .

26/06/2026

Loads of reports of flooding and surface flooding coming in. Stay safe everyone.

26/06/2026

Oh no!

Good afternoon South Wairarapa,

The rain has well and truly set in and isn't expected to ease until early tomorrow morning.

There are multiple road closures in place with more expected through the night. There are also reports of surface flooding at multiple locations in the district so we are asking the South Wairarapa community to follow this advice:

- Avoid road travel now unless necessary
- If you live in a low-lying area that is prone to flooding, you should consider self-evacuating to stay with friends and family.
- Make sure you have enough supplies at home to last a few days if you become impacted by road or access closures.
- Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions are possible.
- Never walk, swim or drive through flood water. Respect road closures notices and signs, no not try to pass through.
- In an emergency or life threatening situation, call 111
- Please report urgent issues via 06 306 9611

🚧 Current roading status at 8pm Saturday 27 June
- Longbush Road OPEN - caution advised when driving
- Turanganui bridge on Lake Ferry Road washed out - inaccessible
- Kahutara Road CLOSED spillway working
- Pahautea Road CLOSED spillway working
- Pukio West Road CLOSED spillway working
- Lower Valley Bridge at Kahutara CLOSED
- SH53 Waihenga bridge CLOSED
- The road is CLOSED at the Lake Ferry Road and Kahutara Road intersection (originally Lake Ferry Road and Whakatomotomo intersection)
- Ponatahi Bridge is CLOSED
- White Rock Road is CLOSED at Lagoon Hills
- Raho Ruru Road CLOSED
- Please avoid driving along Cape Palliser Road, there a slips at various sections of the road.
- Surface flooding along Lake Ferry Road
- Surface flooding at Longbush Road
- Surface flooding along Bidwills Cutting Road
- Surface flooding on sections of White Rock Road and Cape Palliser Road
- Whakatomotomo and Te Rata Roads are impacted

⚠️ Martinborough alternative routes - there are no alternative routes in or out of Martinborough.
- Ponatahi route - CLOSED
- SH53 Waihenga - CLOSED
- Kahutara Lower Valley Bridge - CLOSED
- Hinekura and Longbush Roads - OPEN

✅ Keep up to date
- General information and road closures - https://swdc.govt.nz/news/heavy-rain-warning-26-june-2026/
- Alternative routes around the district - swdc.govt.nz/alternative-routes-around-the-district/
- Visit https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home for the latest weather information and warnings.
- Follow Wellington Region Emergency Management Office for situation updates. The WREMO website has more info on household preparedness: https://www.wremo.nz/get-ready
- Follow NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi - Wellington - Wellington for highway disruptions.
- Power outage info - https://outages.powerco.co.nz/
- Keep up to date with road closures and other updates: swdc.govt.nz/news/heavy-rain-warning-26-june-2026/

25/06/2026

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22/06/2026

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