News release
9:30am, 7 July 2006
THIS MEDIA RELEASE SUPERSEDES ALL EARLIER RELEASES
Wairarapa flood event – update no. 12
MetService has lifted all severe weather warnings for the region at 8.30am this morning.
Greater Wellington staff continues to closely monitor river levels throughout the region
River levels should now start to recede with the exception of the Ruamahunga River at Martinborough Bridge which will
remain at a high level throughout the day.
Local councils are continuously assessing roads. The public are advised to contact their local district council office
for more detailed information on road closures. Information is also available online at www.wrcdemg.govt.nz
Masterton District Council 06 378 9666
Carterton District Council 06 379 6626
South Wairarapa District Council 06 306 9611
In all Wairarapa districts there are still many road closures in place due to surface flooding and slips. Drivers are
urged to take extreme care on all roads and drive to the conditions.
ENDS