28 Jun 2021

Wellington's south coast ready to evacuate

From Lately, 10:18 pm on 28 June 2021

Large swells are forecast for Wellington's south coast - from Tuesday morning until Wednesday evening - with waves expected as high as six metres. Wellington Region Emergency Management's is encouraging residents to have a bag packed in case they need to evacuate their homes tomorrow. Karyn speaks with Jeremy Holmes from the Wellington Region Emergency Management. 

A large swell warning is in place for Wellington's south coast. (Ōwhiro Bay pictured.)

Photo: RNZ / Dom Thomas