The bout of bad weather is still causing disruptions for travelers in Wellington.
On the roads, drivers are being warned of possible flooding and debris, and by sea, all Cook Strait ferries this afternoon have been cancelled.
There are headwinds too on the immigration front, with an impending decision on whether to let an anti-trans activist into the country to hold rallies in Auckland and the capital.
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau spoke to Māni Dunlop.
