Severe gales and snow forecast for parts of New Zealand

Sunday 30 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 30 Aug, 3:44pm

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A strong westerly weather system is bringing severe gales to the Tararua District and Hawke’s Bay south of Hastings from Sunday evening. Meanwhile, snow is expected on several South Island alpine roads and at unusually low levels in Otago and Southland.

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1. StuffSun 30 Aug, 12:08pm

   Hawke’s Bay braces for severe gales as snow moves onto alpine roads (opens in new tab)

2. The PressSun 30 Aug, 3:44pm

   Snow to sea level down south – but Christchurch gets a warm week (opens in new tab)

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