Severe Weather Event: 19/05/2022

Rough weather across the South Island and huge swells are expected along South West Coast.

MetService has issued a heavy swell alert for all of the South Island's west coast.

people travelling near the coast up the western side of New Zealand should be careful on or near the water.

People are advised to keep up to date on marine and weather forecasts, and to also be aware heavy rain could cause swollen rivers, surface flooding and slips.

Please continue to monitor our website as Council will update this post regularly as new information comes to hand.

Grey District Council staff are out in the community and responding to conditions across the district.

To notify us of a hazard in your area please contact Infrastructure Services Department: 03 769 8611.

We recommend checking the NZTA website https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/regions/12 before travelling on the state highways.

Take care on the roads out there folks!

Current Hazards:

Road closures

Date: 19/05/2022 Time: 10:41am Location: Aerodrome Road, Blaketown, Greymouth. From Merrick Street. Due to high sea swells. Update 2:00pm road now open

Emergency response and support

• If you are in danger or need immediate help, call 111.
• If you require assistance, call Civil Defence on 0800 234 533
• To report local flooding, slips or other hazards contact:
  Grey District Council on 03 769 8600
  Emergency/after hours: 03 769 8600 (follow the prompts)
  Infrastructure Services Department 03 769 8611
• To report lost animals or to report wondering stock, contact Animal Control Unit on 03 769 8600 (please follow the prompts if calling after hours)

Stay Up To Date

For the latest updates, ‘like’ your local district council’s Facebook page or check the news on their website:

• Grey District Council www.greydc.govt.nz
• Buller District Council www.bullerdc.govt.nz
• Westland District Council www.westlanddc.govt.nz
• Weather conditions
  To get the most up to date information on severe weather around the country, or any other forecasts, see metservice.com or download the MetService mobile app.
• Road conditions
  Check your local Council’s website or Facebook page for information on recent road closures.
  If you need to travel for any reason, make sure you check the road conditions before you leave:
• Journey planner: www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz
• Traffic updates: journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic
• Facebook: facebook.com/NZTAsouthisland
• Phone: 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)