7 Feb 2023

Damage still being assessed from Greymouth tornado

From Morning Report, 6:15 am on 7 February 2023

Firefighters and Civil Defence staff in Greymouth are assessing damage after a tornado ripped through the town.

The twister left blown-out windows and ripped-up roofs on at least four houses and a school building.

Debris flying around during the tornado that hit Alexandra on 17 December 2022.

Debris flying around during the tornado that hit Alexandra on 17 December 2022. Photo: Connor Diver

Grey District Mayor Tania Gibson has been surveying damage and spoke to Corin Dann.