MetService could have issued red warnings earlier for Cyclone Gabrielle

Tuesday 1 July 2025 · 7 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 1 Jul 2025, 6:33pm

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During an inquest, MetService's chief meteorologist stated a red weather warning for Hawke's Bay could have been issued a day before Cyclone Gabrielle hit in 2023. The agency reportedly faced opposition from the regional council, which expressed confidence in its own flood modelling.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 1 Jul 2025, 6:03pm

   Council opposed red weather warning before cyclone hit (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 1 Jul 2025, 6:21pm

   Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: MetService concedes red warning could’ve come sooner (opens in new tab)

3. Waikato Times via RNZTue 1 Jul 2025, 6:33pm

   Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: Council opposed red weather warning (opens in new tab)

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