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Wellington Emergency Forces Evacuations, Ferry Cancellations Amid 10-Metre Waves

6/8/2026

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Wellington City declared an emergency and ordered residents between Owhiro Bay and Breaker Bay to evacuate by 9 am on Tuesday 9 June.
MetService warned of 9.5-10.5 metre waves from Cape Terawhiti to Turakirae Head.
Interislander cancelled all Tuesday Wellington-Picton sailings while Bluebridge cancelled three morning services.
Road closures were announced for Tuesday and wind watches were issued for Wairarapa, Tararua, Clutha and Dunedin.
The emergency will remain in force until Wednesday morning.

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Wellington City declared an emergency and ordered residents between Owhiro Bay and Breaker Bay to evacuate by 9 am on Tuesday 9 June.
MetService warned of 9.5-10.5 metre waves from Cape Terawhiti to Turakirae Head.
Interislander cancelled all Tuesday Wellington-Picton sailings while Bluebridge cancelled three morning services.
Road closures were announced for Tuesday and wind watches were issued for Wairarapa, Tararua, Clutha and Dunedin.
The emergency will remain in force until Wednesday morning.