Upper Hutt Response Team NZRT9

Upper Hutt Response Team NZRT9 Upper Hutt's Accredited New Zealand Response Team.

Volunteers who train weekly so we can respond when people need us

🧱 NZRT Foundation
🌀 Storm Response
♒️ Flood Response
🤕 Mass Casuality
⛺️ CDC & Welfare
🛩 Out of Region Deployment
🔦 Light Rescue

08/06/2026

⚠️ Tuesday's swells could be among the largest seen in recent years across the Wellington Region coastline. If your property has been affected by previous swell events, now is the time to prepare.

🌊 Places you know well can look very different when large swells arrive, with waves reaching further up beaches, paths and rocky shorelines than usual.

Here are some actions you can take tonight:
👉 Move items from exposed garages and low-lying areas.
👉 Prepare a grab bag.
👉 Plan where you would stay if your property becomes unsafe.
👉 Bring pets inside.
👉 Check on neighbours.

📍The waves are expected to arrive from early on Tuesday morning, with the largest waves expected from 10am-1.30pm.

wremo.nz/home-ready

08/06/2026

🌊⚠️HEAVY SWELL WARNING – TURAKIRAE HEAD to MATAIKONA, CAPE TERAWHITI to TURAKIRAE HEAD 🌊⚠️

MetService New Zealand have issued a Heavy Swell Warning for the Wairarapa and Wellington.

Wairarapa:
Heavy Swell Warning for Turakirae Head to Mataikona
Valid from 12am, 09 June to 12pm, 10 June

Southerly combined waves rising to 9-10 metres late Tuesday morning, then easing Wednesday morning. Peak period 14 seconds.

The highest risk period is typically at or within 1-2 hours of high tide:
- Cape Palliser high tides: 11:29 am, 11:52 pm Tuesday 9th
- Castlepoint high tides: 11:43am Tuesday 9th, 12.09am Wednesday 10th.

Wellington:
Heavy Swell Warning for Cape Terawhiti to Turakirae Head
Valid from 6am, 09 June to 6am, 10 June

Southerly combined waves rising to 7-8 metres Tuesday midday, then easing Tuesday evening. Peak period 12-14 seconds.

The highest risk period is typically at or within 1-2 hours of high tide:
- Cape Terawhiti high tides: 12:26 pm Tuesday 9th, 12:49am Wednesday 10th
- Wellington high tides: 11:19am,11.42pm Tuesday 9th

These swells could bring debris and surface flooding to roads, especially around high tide.

Take care walking or driving along roads exposed to the sea during this time.

Surfers, divers, recreational reef fishers/surfcasters should be extra cautious and avoid exposed locations.

Check the forecast before heading out on a boat, and if in doubt, do not go.

Keep an eye on the weather and visit https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home for the latest updates.

Take care, WREMO Duty Team.

Last week’s flooding was tough on everyone in our community, but sticking together and supporting each other is what we ...
27/04/2026

Last week’s flooding was tough on everyone in our community, but sticking together and supporting each other is what we do.
Our NZRT team worked along side Upper Hutt City Council carrying out the tasks needed to help keep people safe.
This included monitoring rivers and streams, checking known flood-prone areas, and constantly tracking changing water levels as conditions shifted.
We were also out on the roads, driving affected areas where fallen trees and debris were creating hazards, clearing what we could to help keep routes safe and accessible.
It was a long and challenging few nights for many, but it also showed the strength of our community, people looking out for each other, staying patient, and working together.
We’re proud to play our part when it matters most.

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