Gisborne

2023 - 2 - 13

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Moderate earthquake recorded in Gisborne region, GeoNet reports ... (New Zealand Herald)

A “moderate” 4.4 magnitude earthquake has shuddered Gisborne residents amid the onslaught of Cyclone Gabrielle. The earthquake struck 25km west of Gisborne ...

The earthquake struck 25km west of Gisborne at 7.45pm and at a depth of 25km. “As if heavy rain and wind isn’t enough,” one Gisborne resident told the Herald. A “moderate” 4.4 magnitude earthquake has shuddered Gisborne residents amid the onslaught of Cyclone Gabrielle.

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Magnitude 4.4 earthquake hits 25km west of Gisborne (Newshub)

"One disaster's enough, chill out earth."

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SunLive - State of emergency declared for Gisborne region - The ... (SunLive)

State Highway 35 north of Gisborne will be closing on Monday evening, as high winds, flooding and fallen debris are expected around both Hawke's Bay and ...

Journey Planner is updated 24/7 by Waka Kotahi traffic operations centres, and is the best source of the most recent and reliable information available on state highway closures and disruptions. [journeys.nzta.govt.nz](https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjourneys.nzta.govt.nz%2F&data=05%7C01%7CBlair.Cunningham%40nzta.govt.nz%7C03fad3744ee945c2c9f308db0d539376%7C7245e48ca9ff4b2898ef05cfa8edb518%7C0%7C0%7C638118424834334361%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VzgmNHnB9wFTnwST%2BiZocZwCNnhOZVLonrVmCa17OSg%3D&reserved=0) [twitter.com/WakaKotahiCNI](https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2FWakaKotahiCNI&data=05%7C01%7CBlair.Cunningham%40nzta.govt.nz%7C03fad3744ee945c2c9f308db0d539376%7C7245e48ca9ff4b2898ef05cfa8edb518%7C0%7C0%7C638118424834334361%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=73umG0vNEpiDbJL1iGMWJ29%2FI4DNkBZBS38pOy%2FSYCI%3D&reserved=0) Those decisions aren’t taken lightly, with all factors considered, and we realise the importance of letting people know as soon as possible,” says Martin. [facebook.com/WakaKotahiHBG](https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FWakaKotahiHBG&data=05%7C01%7CBlair.Cunningham%40nzta.govt.nz%7C03fad3744ee945c2c9f308db0d539376%7C7245e48ca9ff4b2898ef05cfa8edb518%7C0%7C0%7C638118424834334361%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5dSAqAfbbpT1RG1UGlV58BKxNkl%2FfbAVebESnHpQfCo%3D&reserved=0) [journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic](https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjourneys.nzta.govt.nz%2Ftraffic%2F&data=05%7C01%7CBlair.Cunningham%40nzta.govt.nz%7C03fad3744ee945c2c9f308db0d539376%7C7245e48ca9ff4b2898ef05cfa8edb518%7C0%7C0%7C638118424834334361%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=E6wfmDe5AheR%2F0aGknLZdOI6jH8dfQwl%2BXyW1mXCVpI%3D&reserved=0) “Our preference is always to keep the network as open as possible. [Waka Kotahi Journey Planner](https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.journeys.nzta.govt.nz%2F&data=05%7C01%7CBlair.Cunningham%40nzta.govt.nz%7C03fad3744ee945c2c9f308db0d539376%7C7245e48ca9ff4b2898ef05cfa8edb518%7C0%7C0%7C638118424834334361%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xjiwenSK08ul%2FlFtBVi15NizjR7h%2BzOXYwwSD162dVg%3D&reserved=0).” “There’s a strong wind warning in place, and road users need to be careful and drive to the conditions. “The same message applies for all road users in Hawke’s Bay – be alert for any signs of flooding, especially on SH2 north of Napier, and slips or debris,” says Martin. Our priority is also the safety of all road users and our contractors, and for that reason, we may need to take a decision to close a stretch of state highway. “High winds and heavy rain are forecast throughout the day and into tonight - motorists need to take extra care and drive to the conditions.”

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Earthquake adds more anxiety to cyclone misery in Gisborne region (RNZ)

The Gisborne region, already hugely affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, has been shaken by a 4.2 magnitude quake this evening.

The quake occurred at 7.45pm and was centred 25km west of Gisborne at a depth of 22km. In some parts of the region, such as Tolaga Bay evacuations of properties are underway. The Gisborne region, already hugely affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, has been shaken by a 4.2 magnitude quake this evening.

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Cyclone Gabrielle: More forestry waste swept into Gisborne river ... (Newshub)

Forestry slash is again being pushed down the Hikuwai River in Gisborne less than a month after a 12-year-old boy died.

Critical Water Supply Issue For Gisborne City | Scoop News (Scoop.co.nz)

13 February Gisborne residents are being asked to urgently conserve water after a break in the city's main supply, somewhere between the dams and the ...

Dave Wilson, Tairāwhiti Civil Defence controller says there will be teams out at first light to assess the damage and weather permitting a chopper in the air to support the crews. Contractors will be out at first light to try and find just where along the pipe the break is. Gisborne residents are being asked to urgently conserve water after a break in the city’s main supply, somewhere between the dams and the treatment plant.

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