Heavy Rain and Wind - 27 June

Update 9 - 3.20pm, Sunday 28 June (Last update for today)

Roading Update

Te Ore ore Bideford Rd is Open

Mangapurupuru Rd is Open

Colombo Rd Closed near Henley Lake entrance due to flooding

Masterton Stronvar Rd is still Closed at Watsons Rd due to flooding but open Via Lees Pakaraka Rd

Tanglewood rd is Still Closed due to a tree on the road

Dorsett’s Rd is Closed at the top near Northcroft due to Slips.

Kaka Amu Rd is Partially Open with a tree blocking the road at 593 Kaka Amu

Black Rock Rd is Partially Open with small slips and minor surface flooding

Homewood Rd is Open but has surface flooding

Ngahape Rd is Partially Open with Slips and Scouring

Whangaehu Valley Rd is Partially Open with minor slips and trees

Masterton Castlepoint Rd is Partially Open through to Castlepoint with surface water and 1 lane restrictions in some areas

Dreyers Rock Rd is Partially Open with some lane restrictions until a more permanent clean up can be carried out

Update 8 - 1.20pm, Sunday 28 June

Roading Update

Homewood Rd is Open but has surface flooding

Kaka Amu Rd is Partially Open with a tree blocking the road at 593 Kaka Amu

Ngahape Rd is Partially Open with Slips and Scouring

Masterton Stronvar Rd is still Closed at Watsons Rd but open Via Lees Pakaraka Rd

Black Rock Rd is Partially Open with small slips and minor surface flooding

Whangaehu Valley Rd is Partially Open with minor slips and trees

Masterton Castlepoint Rd is Partially Open through to Castlepoint with surface water and 1 lane restrictions in some areas

Dreyers Rock Rd is Partially Open with some lane restrictions until a more permanent clean up can be carried out

Te Ore ore Bideford Rd is still Closed at Black Rock Rd due to flooding. 4x4 Passable.

Colombo Rd Closed near Henley Lake entrance due to flooding

Tanglewood rd is Closed due to a tree on the road.

Mangapurupuru Rd is Closed past the 5km mark due to Slips Trees and a road drop out affecting 1 lane

Dorsett’s Rd is Closed at the top near Northcroft due to Slips.

Update 7 - 11.15am, Sunday 28 June

We are still seeing people ignoring cones and signage and attempting to drive and walk through flood waters, putting themselves and our teams in danger. Please take note of all notices for road closures and not risk travelling through flood waters.

If you have any urgent welfare needs, the CDEM Wairarapa welfare line is open. You can call the team on 0800 CD Wai (0800 239 247) to talk to the team

Roading Update

Ngahape Rd is Partially Open with Slips and Scouring

Masterton Stronvar Rd is still Closed at Watsons Rd but open Via Lees Pakaraka Rd

Black Rock Rd is Partially Open with small slips and minor surface flooding

Whangaehu Valley Rd is Partially Open with minor slips and trees

Masterton Castlepoint Rd is Partially Open through to Castlepoint with surface water and 1 lane restrictions in some areas.

Dreyers Rock Rd is Partially Open with some lane restrictions until a more permanent clean up can be carried out

Te Ore ore Bideford Rd is still Closed at Black Rock Rd due to flooding. 4x4 Passable.

Colombo Rd Closed near Henley Lake entrance due to flooding.
Tanglewood rd is Closed due to a tree on the road. Under inspection

Mangapurupuru Rd is Closed past the 5km mark due to Slips, Trees and a road drop out affecting 1 lane (Crew on site).

Dorsett’s Rd is Closed at the top near Northcroft due to Slips.

Update 6 - 9.15am, Sunday 28 June

Mōrena Masterton - we are still seeing impacts across Wairarapa following the weather event, and we may see more throughout the day.

Please continue to report damage and flooding to Council, either through the Antenno app, or by calling us on 06 370 6300.

There are some roading damages across Wairarapa that will take several days to sort - if you are travelling across the district, please be vigilant, and check local Council or the NZTA website for State Highways to keep up to date with current road closures.

Keep up with weather conditions at MetService New Zealand and Power Co for power outages.

If you're head out and about, drive to the conditions. Please do not drive through flood waters or road closures - something we were seeing several people do yesterday putting themselves and others in danger.

Roading Update

Masterton Stronvar Rd is still Closed at Watsons Rd but open Via Lees Pakaraka Rd

Watsons Rd is still Open

SH2 at Ōpaki is Open

Black Rock Rd is Partially Open with small slips and minor surface flooding

Whangaehu Valley Rd is Partially Open with minor slips and trees

Masterton Castlepoint Rd is Partially Open through to Castlepoint with surface water and 1 lane restrictions in some areas

Dreyers Rock Rd is Partially Open with some lane restrictions until a more permanent clean up can be carried out

Te Ore ore Bideford Rd is still Closed at Black Rock Rd due to flooding

Colombo Rd Closed near Henley Lake entrance due to flooding

Tanglewood rd is Closed due to a tree on the road

Mangapurupuru Rd is Closed past the 5km mark due to Slips Trees and a road drop out affecting 1 lane (Crew on site)

Dorsett’s Rd is Closed at the top near Northcroft due to Slips.

Update 5 - 5.35pm, The last update for today, 27 June.

If you continue to see flooding or damage you can continue to report these to Council through the Antenno app or by calling 06 370 6300.

The latest roading update is;

Masterton Castlepoint Rd is Partially Open through to Castlepoint with surface water and 1 lane restrictions in some areas.

Dreyers Rock Rd is Partially Open with some lane restrictions until a more permanent clean up can be carried out.
Black Rock Rd is still Closed due to Flooding.

Whangaehu Valley Rd is still Closed at Dreyers Rock Rd and Te Ore Ore Bideford Rd due to slips.

Te Ore ore Bideford Rd is still Closed at Black Rock Rd due to flooding.

Colombo Rd Closed near Henley Lake entrance due to flooding.

Masterton Stronvar Rd is still Closed at Masterton Castlepoint Rd and Watsons Rd

Watsons Rd is still Closed at Masterton Stronvar rd.

SH2 at Ōpaki is still Closed in both lanes due to flooding. The alternate route is Paierau Rd.

Tanglewood rd is Closed due to a tree on the road.

Mangapurupuru Rd is Closed past the 5km mark due to Slips Trees and a road drop out affecting 1 lane.

Dorsett’s Rd is Closed at the top near Northcroft due to Slips

Update 4 - 4pm, Saturday 27 June

There is still flooding and debris along many roads across Masterton. We are also seeing people driving through the flood water, putting themselves at risk. Please take note of road closures and either delay travel or find alternative routes if your usual roads are closed.

Black Rock Rd is still Closed due to Slip and Flooding.

Whangaehu Valley Rd is still Closed at Dreyers Rock Rd and Te Ore Ore Bideford Rd due to Flooding and slips.

Te Ore ore Bideford Rd is still Closed at Black Rock Rd due to flooding.

Colombo Rd Closed near Henley Lake entrance due to flooding.

Masterton Castlepoint Rd is still Closed at Masterton Stronvar intersection due to flooding and before Tauweru due to slips.

Masterton Stronvar Rd is still Closed at Masterton Castlepoint Rd and Watsons Rd

Watsons Rd is still Closed at Masterton Stronvar rd.

Dreyers Rock Rd is Closed due to Trees on the road near 187 Dreyers Rock Rd

SH2 at Ōpaki is still Closed in both lanes due to flooding. The alternate route is Paierau Rd.

Tanglewood rd is Closed due to a tree on the road.

Mangapurupuru Rd is Closed past the 5km mark due to Slips Trees and a road drop out affecting 1 lane.

Dorsett’s Rd is Closed at the top near Northcroft due to Slips.

In addition to the closures fore mentioned on Masterton Castlepoint Rd there is also Closed due to a slip blocking the road near 1688 Masterton Castlepoint Rd.

Update 3 - 1.05pm

Our teams continue to be out and about responding to reports. If you are seeing flooding or any damage where you are, please report it either through the Antenno app, or calling Council on 06 370 6300. The call centre is busy responding to a lot of calls, so please be patient with the team, they'll get to you as soon as possible.

Whilst the weather may be easing in some places and the weather warnings have been lifted, we're encouraging our communities to not become complacent. The ground remains heavily saturated, and there is a significant amount of debris on roads across the district - these will all take time to clear. Slips are still likely in high‑risk areas, so please drive to the conditions and remain extra vigilant. There may also be damage to land and infrastructure that has not yet been identified. We ask residents to:

Avoid travel unless necessary

Self-evacuate if you need to and stay with friends and family

Follow official updates and advice

Avoid attempting to cross closed or unsafe areas – this is in particular around closed bridges which are extremely vulnerable

Check in on neighbours where it is safe to do so

Call 111 in an emergency or life threatening situation

The Wairarapa Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has been activated and is coordinating the response. A key priority is ensuring the safety and wellbeing of affected residents. This includes identifying any immediate support required, such as access to essential supplies, medical needs, and welfare assistance.

Roading Update

There has been no change to Masterton Road status since the last update. There are many affected roads across Wairarapa, so if you are needing to travel, check the local Council website and NZTA website for the latest information.

Black Rock Rd is still Closed due to Slip and Flooding.

Whangaehu Valley Rd is still Closed at Dreyers Rock Rd and Te Ore Ore Bideford Rd due to Flooding and slips.

Te Ore ore Bideford Rd is still Closed at Black Rock Rd due to flooding.

Colombo Rd Closed near Henley Lake entrance due to flooding.

Masterton Castlepoint Rd is still Closed at Masterton Stronvar intersection due to flooding and before Tauweru due to slips.

Masterton Stronvar Rd is still Closed at Masterton Castlepoint Rd and Watsons Rd

Watsons Rd is still Closed at Masterton Stronvar rd.

Dreyers Rock Rd is Closed due to Trees on the road near 187 Dreyers Rock Rd

SH2 at Ōpaki is still Closed in both lanes due to flooding. The alternate route is Paierau Rd.

For further weather updates, check out MetService New Zealand. For roading and travel information, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi - Wellington and for power outages, you can see current outages on the Power Co website.

Update 2 - 11.15am

Our teams are busy assessing the damage and flooding done and responding to reports from the community. If you are seeing flooding or any damage where you are, please report it either through the Antenno app, or calling Council on 06 370 6300. The call centre is busy responding to a lot of calls, so please be patient with the team, they'll get to you as soon as possible

We strongly advise that people only travel if absolutely necessary. Driving conditions are hazardous, and road closures may change at short notice. Assessments are ongoing to understand the full extent of impacts and prioritising repairs.

If you encounter flooding or slips:

Do not drive through floodwaters, past slips or beyond road closures

Turn around and find an alternative route

In an emergency, call 111.

Roading Updates

Black Rock Rd is still Closed due to Slip and Flooding.

Whangaehu Valley Rd is still Closed at Dreyers Rock Rd and Te Ore Ore Bideford Rd due to Flooding and slips.

Te Ore ore Bideford Rd is still Closed at Black Rock Rd due to flooding.

Colombo Rd Closed near Henley Lake entrance due to flooding.

Masterton Castlepoint Rd is still Closed at Masterton Stronvar intersection due to flooding and before Tauweru due to slips.

Masterton Stronvar Rd is still Closed at Masterton Castlepoint Rd and Watsons Rd

Watsons Rd is still Closed at Masterton Stronvar rd.

Dreyers Rock Rd is Closed due to Trees on the road near 187 Dreyers Rock Rd

SH2 at Ōpaki is Closed in both lanes due to flooding. The alternate route is Paierau Rd.

If you are needing to travel in South Wairarapa, there have been several road closures, including The Turanganui bridge on Lake Ferry Road being washed out. It will take several days to reestablish access. Please keep up to date with South Wairarapa District Council Facebook page and website for the latest information.