Storm damage hits Invercargill's Queens Park

Thursday 30 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 30 Oct 2025, 2:19pm

In this story Invercargill City Council

Severe winds reaching up to 120km/h have caused extensive damage to Invercargill's Queens Park, uprooting massive trees and damaging the rotunda roof. Council workers are currently clearing fallen trees and blocked pathways. A state of emergency remains in effect for Southland.

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1. StuffThu 30 Oct 2025, 11:11am

   Photos reveal the shocking extent of storm damage in Invercargill’s Queens Park (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 30 Oct 2025, 12:35pm

   'Very sad': Drone footage shows devastated Invercargill park (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 30 Oct 2025, 2:19pm

   'Absolute carnage' in Invercargill park after high winds toppled trees (opens in new tab)