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Greymouth man Kevin Nash battled Cyclone Gita to check on tipped over caravan.

Extra crews have been brought in to restore power in hard-hit Taranaki in Gita's wake.

Tourists are trapped and residents have been evacuated as bad weather leads to states of emergency in Taranaki, across South Island. Massive slips have closed Takaka Hill Road in the Tasman region with huge damage done to the state highway. State Highway between Pukerua Bay and Paekakariki in Wellington is partially closed this morning after seas washed over the road.

It was a hectic night for emergency services, especially those in Taranaki, the Tasman region and the west coast of the south island.

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Some Tasman residents remain cut off as the country cleans up after ex-cyclone Gita.

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David Walker and neighbours Dennis and Bev Walker are staying in their homes at Rapahoe despite the threat from ex-tropical cyclone Gita. Video Jason Oxenham

Locals are stocking up at supermarket before 150km/h winds arrive.

Authorities in Greymouth are making preparations for those who may be left without shelter as Cyclone Gita hits.

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Cyclone Gita is expected to hit the South Island's west coast today.

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Clean your gutters. Check your pets. Stock those batteries. Cyclone Gita is en route.

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How damaging will the storm be when it hits? How long will it last? Is it just a fizzer?