Published: 18 May 2025
The severe weather has impacted areas around Lower Hutt.
Update: 19 May 2025
All roads and the Riverbank carpark are now back open.
Update: 2:35pm 18 May 2025
Harcourt Werry Rd is CLOSED due to flooding
Block Rd is CLOSED due to flooding
Riverbank carpark is CLOSED – contractors are onsite moving around 20 vehicles
Localised flooding is possible in Waiwhetu – residents, please stay alert
Barnes Rd at and Port Road intersection closed due to flooding.
Our crews are out monitoring across the city and ready to respond as needed.
Put safety first. Don’t take any chances. Act quickly if you see rising water.
Never try to walk, swim, drive through or play in flood water.
We’ll keep this post updated. Thanks for your patience and stay safe.