After a very windy Saturday over 2 thirds of New Zealand yesterday, with gusts to 130km/h in Wellington, the gale force nor’westers have  this morning moved north into Auckland.

Already today gales have blasted exposed hilly parts of Auckland with gusts in the past hour to 111km/h.  At street level gusts are almost half that at 60km/h however the Weather Watch Centre estimates high rise buildings and hilly suburbs will be receiving gusts around 90km/h.

The strong winds are expected to slowly ease throughout this afternoon as a small high moves in from the Tasman. 

Motorists crossing the Harbour Bridge are advised to take particular care as strong winds blow across the Waitemata Harbour.