Ōwhiro Bay residents evacuate waterfront properties | RNZ

Ōwhiro Bay residents evacuate waterfront properties | RNZ

A mandatory evacuation order is in place from 9am Tuesday for waterfront properties in Ōwhiro Bay, Island Bay, Houghton Bay and Breaker Bay | Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/RNZVideo?sub_confirmation=1

It comes as a state of emergency has been declared for Wellington’s Southern and Eastern wards amid heavy swell warnings.

RNZ reporter Charlotte Cook gives the latest update from area.

Live blog: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/weather/597607/live-wellington-braces-ahead-of-forecast-huge-swells