In Hastings, a coastal state of emergency is in place as big seas batter Haumoana.
Around 140 low-lying houses were evacuated early this morning, as a precaution ahead of the high tide, which happened just before 9am.
Hastings mayor Sandra Hazelhurst spoke to Kathryn after a briefing.
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst Photo: RNZ / Tom Kitchin
