Weather and roading updates – 14 June 2022

Last updated 11am, Thursday 23 June 2022

Over 10–14 June Kāpiti experienced a significant and prolonged storm event. This brought thunderstorms, heavy rain, high sea swells and tornadoes. Streams and rivers rose dramatically, there was localised flooding, trees down, and road closures.

This page is intended to keep the community updated on what's happening, from road closures and what to do if you need to report flooding, or need help. Please continue to log reports of damage through Antenno, and check out our other channels at Follow us.

Road updates

Local road closure status

For local roads visit Road closure status

National road closure status

For national and regional roads please check with Waka Kotahi at Traffic updates and delays (nzta.govt.nz)

Reikorangi Road

Update 2pm, Tuesday 21 June 2022

Reikorangi Road was closed to all traffic on Monday, 13 June 2022, after trees were damaged during high winds and were at risk of falling on the road.
Arborists have removed dangerously damaged trees and the road was reopened on Thursday, 16 June.
The site was handed over to Electra to reconnect the power supply.
Stop/go traffic management is in place while they work in the area.

Read the related media releases.

Waikanae River Trail

The Waikanae River Trail has reopened. The trail was closed for its full length, due to safety hazards including fallen and partially fallen trees and branches, holes, undercutting, flooding and silt buildup.

It is still muddy in places, especially on the northern side. Further work to repair the track will continue, and will likely take several weeks to complete.

See the Gallery for images.