A Mini was damaged after gale-force winds blew a tree on to it, in Balmacewen Rd, yesterday. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERYAfter powerful winds, reaching 146kmh, brought down trees and powerlines in parts of Dunedin yesterday, today’s weather is expected to become far more sedate. Four roads — Canongate, Castlewood Rd, Butts Rd and Glen Rd — were closed due to damaged and fallen trees and tree limbs. A large tree splintered and fell across Canongate, near the intersection with Serpentine Ave, yesterday. Those strong winds were likely to continue this morning, but were expected to gradually weaken as the day progressed.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 27, 2026 16:36 UTC