Upper Hutt Community Rescue

Upper Hutt Community Rescue Upper Hutt Community Rescue is a volunteer organization that serves the community with response call outs and community events.
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Welcome to the page of Upper Hutt Community Rescue our aim is to provide trained rescue and first aid assistance to the Upper Hutt Community, assisting professional organisations in the event of a civil disaster as required in rescue and first aid. To achieve this we train regularly, seek funding to increase our equipment store, provide service to our community and have fun

08/06/2026

⚠️ Tuesday's swells could be among the largest seen in recent years across the Wellington Region coastline. If your property has been affected by previous swell events, now is the time to prepare.

🌊 Places you know well can look very different when large swells arrive, with waves reaching further up beaches, paths and rocky shorelines than usual.

Here are some actions you can take tonight:
👉 Move items from exposed garages and low-lying areas.
👉 Prepare a grab bag.
👉 Plan where you would stay if your property becomes unsafe.
👉 Bring pets inside.
👉 Check on neighbours.

📍The waves are expected to arrive from early on Tuesday morning, with the largest waves expected from 10am-1.30pm.

wremo.nz/home-ready

08/06/2026

🌊⚠️HEAVY SWELL WARNING – TURAKIRAE HEAD to MATAIKONA, CAPE TERAWHITI to TURAKIRAE HEAD 🌊⚠️

MetService New Zealand have issued a Heavy Swell Warning for the Wairarapa and Wellington.

Wairarapa:
Heavy Swell Warning for Turakirae Head to Mataikona
Valid from 12am, 09 June to 12pm, 10 June

Southerly combined waves rising to 9-10 metres late Tuesday morning, then easing Wednesday morning. Peak period 14 seconds.

The highest risk period is typically at or within 1-2 hours of high tide:
- Cape Palliser high tides: 11:29 am, 11:52 pm Tuesday 9th
- Castlepoint high tides: 11:43am Tuesday 9th, 12.09am Wednesday 10th.

Wellington:
Heavy Swell Warning for Cape Terawhiti to Turakirae Head
Valid from 6am, 09 June to 6am, 10 June

Southerly combined waves rising to 7-8 metres Tuesday midday, then easing Tuesday evening. Peak period 12-14 seconds.

The highest risk period is typically at or within 1-2 hours of high tide:
- Cape Terawhiti high tides: 12:26 pm Tuesday 9th, 12:49am Wednesday 10th
- Wellington high tides: 11:19am,11.42pm Tuesday 9th

These swells could bring debris and surface flooding to roads, especially around high tide.

Take care walking or driving along roads exposed to the sea during this time.

Surfers, divers, recreational reef fishers/surfcasters should be extra cautious and avoid exposed locations.

Check the forecast before heading out on a boat, and if in doubt, do not go.

Keep an eye on the weather and visit https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home for the latest updates.

Take care, WREMO Duty Team.

04/06/2026

Update 6/6 6.30am

Good morning everyone,

All warnings and watches have been lifted but it’s still going to be a bit wet and miserable today. Expect showers across the region, heavy at times, particularly for the Kāpiti Coast.

Continue to take extra care when out and about, especially on the roads.

Have a safe weekend

WREMO Duty Team

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⛈️HEAVY RAIN WARNING - TARARUA RANGE⛈️
MetService New Zealand has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for TARAUA RANGE from 9.00 am Friday 5 June to 3am Saturday 6 June.

100-130mm is expected to accumulate with peak rates of 15-25mm/h.

There is also Heavy Rain WATCH for Kāpiti and the rest of the Wellington Region, 9am Fri-2am Saturday, with possible thunderstorms.

Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.

- Take extra care on the roads.
- Clear gutters and drains to help prevent surface flooding.
- If you’re making weekend plans, factor in the weather and be ready to adjust if conditions change.

Keep an eye on the weather and visit https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home for the latest updates.

For more information about watches and warnings, see https://about.metservice.com/about-severe-weather-warnings

Take care, WREMO Duty Team

🌧️ Heavy Rain – Be Prepared 🌧️A band of heavy rain is moving across the region, bringing the potential for surface flood...
04/06/2026

🌧️ Heavy Rain – Be Prepared 🌧️

A band of heavy rain is moving across the region, bringing the potential for surface flooding, reduced visibility, and hazardous travel conditions.

✅ How to prepare
• Clear gutters, drains, and stormwater grates around your property.
• Secure outdoor furniture and loose items.
• Avoid driving through flooded roads, if it's flooded, forget it.
• Stay up to date with official weather forecasts

⚠️ During heavy rain
• Slow down and increase following distances when driving.
• Be aware of rising streams, rivers, and low-lying areas.
• Never walk, swim, or drive through floodwaters.
Stay safe, look out for your neighbours, and monitor local updates as conditions develop.

The cold may have arrived, but training continues!
18/05/2026

The cold may have arrived, but training continues!

Learning, safety, and sharpening our edge!The Weekend chainsaw training crew.
18/05/2026

Learning, safety, and sharpening our edge!
The Weekend chainsaw training crew.

Up before the world meeting the sun
27/04/2026

Up before the world meeting the sun

21/04/2026

Tuesday update – 2.30pm

Updated weather warnings and watches 🟠🟡

We are now under an Orange Heavy Rain Warning until 6.00pm and a Strong Wind Watch until 9.00pm tonight.

Conditions are still hazardous. Stay alert, always travel to conditions, and be prepared for unexpected impacts on your journey – clean-up works are taking place across the wider region.

Local roading update 🚗

SH2 (Remutaka Hill, Kaitoke to Featherston) remains closed due to a bridge washout. NZTA crews are working on a temporary fix and estimate the route to be closed for 24 hours. For the latest updates on the roading network, check the NZTA Journey Planner 👇
https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/journey-planner

One lane is still closed at 615 Whitemans Valley Road due to a slip. Work is under way to clear this and expected to be completed this afternoon.

Akatarawa Road, around 1km south of Staglands: debris and small slips have narrowed the road. Stay alert and travel with caution.

Be prepared for slips and landslides 🪨

Ongoing rain has made the ground and our surrounding hills water-logged.

Watch out for the following:
- Small slips, rock falls and subsidence at the bottom of slopes
- Sticking doors and window frames
- Gaps where frames are not fitting properly
- Outside fixtures such as steps, decks, and verandas moving or tilting away from the rest of the house
- New cracks or bulges on the ground, road, footpath, retaining walls and other hard surfaces
- Tilting trees, retaining walls or fences

If you notice any of the above, move to safety immediately – do not delay. If life is at risk, ring 111.

Thank you to everyone who has stayed informed with us and followed official advice yesterday, overnight, and this morning. We’ll continue to provide updates as needed here and on our website.

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Tuesday update – 9.50am

Traffic and roading update 🚗

The following roads are currently closed or impacted:

• State Highway 2 (Remutaka Hill) Kaitoke to Featherston is CLOSED due to a bridge washout; delay travel if possible
• One lane is closed at 615 Whitemans Valley Road due to a slip

Wallaceville Hill Road is fully OPEN again.

Our crews continue to be out and about across Upper Hutt checking and assessing infrastructure.

Avoid all non-essential travel and expect delays throughout the day.

If you must travel, stay alert and be prepared for conditions to change quickly.

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Tuesday update – 7.30am

‼️ Road closure: State Highway 2 Kaitoke to Featherston, (Remutaka Hill)

Due to a bridge washout, State Highway 2 is closed between Kaitoke and Featherston.

Delay travel if possible and stay up to date on the latest traffic updates via the NZTA Journey Planner 👇
https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/journey-planner

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🌧️Tuesday update – 6.05am

Good morning, Upper Hutt!

Heavy rain and strong winds are currently forecast to continue across the region today. Conditions remain unpredictable, and the risk of slips, flooding, and surface flooding is still high today.

👉 Avoid unnecessary travel. Stay home if it is safe to do so.

🚗 If you must travel:
• drive to the conditions and slow down
• increase following distances
• watch for debris, surface flooding, and slips
• expect delays and possible road closures

⛔ Local road closures and restrictions:
• One lane is closed at 615 Whitemans Valley Road due to a slip
• The right lane on Wallaceville Hill Road is closed due to a fallen tree
• The parking area under the Silverstream Bridge is closed for public safety

🏫 Check before you go:
• Check with your child’s school or early childhood centre for closures
• Check Metlink for public transport disruptions
• Check with your workplace about alternative arrangements
• Check NZTA Journey Planner for live updates to state highways disruptions: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/journey-planner

⚠️ Stay safe:
• Do not walk, drive, or play in floodwater
• Stay away from rivers, streams, and bridges
• Do not attempt to clear slips or debris yourself. These areas can be unstable and dangerous
• Please continue to report issues to Council and allow trained crews to respond safely
• Be prepared for possible power outages
• Keep phones charged and emergency supplies ready

🤝 Look out for one another
• Check in on neighbours, friends, and whānau, especially those who may need extra support, when it is safe to do so

📢 Council crews are continuing to monitor conditions and responding where needed. We will keep providing updates through the day

Stay safe, Upper Hutt. 💛

21/04/2026

🌧️⚠️🚨HEAVY RAIN WARNING UPDATE - METSERVICE DOWNGRADED TO ORANGE 🌧️⚠️🚨

Update: 10:26am, Tuesday 21 April

💧The Red Heavy Rain Warning has been downgraded to orange. The orange warning remains in place for Wellington (excluding Porirua and Kāpiti) until 6pm this evening, and Wairarapa until 9pm.

💨 A Strong Wind Watch remains in place for Wellington until 9pm this evening. Continue to check MetService for weather updates: https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home

🚨Those people who left their homes in low-lying and flood prone areas yesterday may proceed home today with caution, unless you’re in the Wairarapa, where we still advise caution until the orange warning lifts due to the high river levels.

🏠If you are returning home, please remain vigilant and aware of your surroundings. Be prepared for the situation to change rapidly, and have a grab bag ready to go in case you need to leave in a hurry. If you see a dangerous situation developing, do not wait for an official warning, take immediate action. Call 111 if you need urgent assistance.

🚸Some schools are closed today: check in with your school or early childhood center. Many council facilities are closed today, please check your local council's website for further details.

🚌 Public transport: Harbour ferries cancelled today. Please check the Metlink website for the latest travel information.

⛔Road closures:

🚧 The Remutaka Hill (State Highway 2 Kaitoke to Featherston) is closed due to a washout causing a bridge to be unstable. The Wairarapa trainline is operating for those needing to commute between Wairarapa and Wellington. Check the Metlink website for details.


🚧 SH 53 Waihenga Bridge (Featherston to Martinborough) is closed.

Check NZTA for highway information and your local council for local road closures.

⚡Some houses experienced power outages overnight. Wellington Electricity are working to restore as soon as possible 👉www.welectricity.co.nz/outages

Safety information:

✅Stay indoors if your home is safe; avoid travel unless essential.

✅ Keep pets inside and livestock on higher ground.

✅ Clear drains and gutters if safe to do so.

✅ Check on neighbours who may need help.

✅ Move to higher ground if water levels rise.

✅ Ground saturation from heavy rain increases the risk of slips.

Watch for signs of slips or land movement:

- Small slips, rock falls, or subsidence at the base of slopes
- Sticking doors or windows
- Gaps around frames
- Movement or tilting of decks, steps, or verandas
- New cracks or bulges in land, roads, or walls
- Tilting trees, fences, or retaining walls
- Water flowing from slopes

Continue to follow updates from local councils and comply with any evacuation instructions.

More information on what to do during a flood is available at: www.wremo.nz/hazards/floods

🚨 WELLINGTON REGIONAL STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED 🚨A State of Emergency has been declared for the Wellington region foll...
20/04/2026

🚨 WELLINGTON REGIONAL STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED 🚨

A State of Emergency has been declared for the Wellington region following severe weather. This includes Wellington City, Hutt Valley, Porirua, Kāpiti and Wairarapa.

This provides emergency services with additional powers to respond quickly and keep people safe.

Our region’s councils advise the following:

What you need to do now:
⚠️ Move away from low-lying or flood-prone areas for the next 24 hours
❌ Stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary
✔️ Follow instructions from emergency services
🏠 Stay home if it is safe and avoid floodwaters or damaged areas
🌊 Never walk, swim or drive through floodwater
⬆️ Evacuate immediately to higher ground if water rises
⏱️ Don’t wait for an official alert if you feel unsafe
💡 Secure loose items and prepare for possible power outages
🤝 Check on neighbours, whānau and anyone who may need extra support

If you need help:
📞Contact your local Council for welfare support.
🚨 In an emergency, call 111

⚠️Please share this information to help others stay safe. ⚠️

📷 Wellington City Council

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