20 Feb 2018

Gita: 'Significant' impact expected from storm

From Morning Report, 7:12 am on 20 February 2018

Cyclone Gita has been downgraded as it approaches New Zealand, but the storm is still bringing deluges of rain and gale-force winds.

Wellington roads are expected to be hit hard, and authorities are urging commuters to stay home. About 60mm of rain is expected to fall before midday. RNZ's Eric Frykberg is on Wellington's streets and joins us with the latest details.