Strong winds cause widespread power outages across Canterbury

Thursday 23 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 23 Oct 2025, 10:48am

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More than 6,200 homes in Northern Canterbury lost power on Thursday due to severe winds. The weather caused significant damage in Hanmer Springs, where residents reported fallen trees, fences, and flying trampolines. Over 1,600 people in the Hanmer Springs area were affected by the outages.

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1. 1NewsThu 23 Oct 2025, 9:41am

   Over 6000 without power as winds lash Canterbury (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via StuffThu 23 Oct 2025, 10:48am

   ‘The worst I’ve seen it’: Roofs and trampolines fly, over 1600 without power in severe Hanmer Springs wind (opens in new tab)

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