Strong winds have caused power outages in Banks Peninsula and some southern Christchurch suburbs. MetService has issued a warning for Banks Peninsula from 6pm on Friday until 3am on Saturday, with severe gale northeasterlies gusting up to 120 km/h in exposed areas.
The forecast warns of possible damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures, making driving difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
Orion, the lines company, has already restored power to a third of the 98 affected properties in Barrys Bay, Cooptown, Hill Top, and Little River. They are working to restore power to an additional 200 properties in Halswell, Ladbrooks, Lansdowne, Marleys Hill, and Tai Tapu before 6pm.
