update
Heavy rain has brought down slips on Wellington roads and led to surface flooding.
On State Highway 2 out of Wellington a slip is blocking the left northbound lane, just north of the Hutt on-ramp, causing delays.
SH2 NGAURANGA, NORTHBOUND - SLIP - 11:10AM
— NZTA Wellington (@NZTAWgtn) June 17, 2020
A #slip is currently BLOCKING the left northbound lane, just north of the Hutt on-ramp. Delays are minimal but please remember to drive to the conditions, slow down and take extra care while passing. ^CR pic.twitter.com/osXPpZ7RNq
Earlier, the south coast road between Lyall Bay and Island Bay had been closed by a large slip near Houghton Bay which left boulders and rubble on the road.
A slip had partly blocked Horokiwi Road, between Ngauranga and Petone.
There were reports of surface flooding in Featherston Street in the central city.
Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians are being warned to watch for slips, flooding and dislodged manhole covers.
Here's a look at the incoming active weather from our high-resolution model...
— NIWA Weather (@NiwaWeather) June 16, 2020
❄️ Snow in the South Island above 500 m
️ Southerly change brings windy, cooler conditions to many
️ Rain in the north on Thursday, heavy for some pic.twitter.com/4vJqRuVcG7
