Strong winds cause disruption in Wellington

Tuesday 27 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 27 Oct, 12:08pm

In this story MetService

Gale-force winds buffeted Wellington on Monday, causing flight cancellations, power outages, and fallen trees. MetService recorded a peak wind gust of 148km/h on Mt Kaukau. The weather caused significant travel chaos, with some passengers requiring multiple attempts to complete flights into the capital.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 27 Oct, 10:55am

   Weather: Strongest Wellington winds recorded in Kelburn, Mt Kaukau (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 27 Oct, 12:08pm

   Travellers go through airport three times as wind causes chaos in Wellington (opens in new tab)