Weather warning for Marlborough as Cyclone Gita approachesSCOTT HAMMOND/STUFF Marlborough Civil Defence emergency management officer Gary Spence says people need to be prepared for the worst. The remnants of Cyclone Gita are set to hit New Zealand this week, and people in Marlborough should be prepared for worst-case scenario, says Marlborough Civil Defence. Civil Defence emergency management officer Gary Spence said having a plan was essential should the weather get bad. READ MORE:*Cyclone Gita will be 'a significant storm' when it reaches NZ - MetService*Warning to prepare for heavy rain, gales and storm surges when Gita reaches NZ*Up to 70% of Tongans are reeling from Cyclone Gita. MetService meteorologist Josh Griffin said the remnants of Gita were expected to hit central New Zealand on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Source: Stuff February 18, 2018 00:56 UTC