Wind gusts of more than 100km/h in Wellington have cancelled six flights and disrupted the country’s National Anzac Day Commemoration Service.
MetService meteorologist Daniel Corrigan said a wind gust of 109km/h was recorded in Kelburn at 10am.
“Winds are forecast to remain strong today, but become much less gusty tonight and ease throughout tomorrow.
“While gusts have reached speeds relatively close to the warning criteria of 120km/h, it is unlikely that winds will get any stronger than they already are this afternoon.”