Waves of nearly 11-metres were seen off the Wairarapa coast as 100km/h gusts pounded the south coast of the region.
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Hundreds of seafront residents have been evacuated, a plane blew over at Wellington airport and a waterfront pathway was closed on Tuesday as the capital faced 11-metre high waves.
A state of emergency was in place for Wellington's southern and eastern wards as huge swells were forecast for Wellington and Wairarapa.
Gusts were nearing 100km/h at Wellington Airport, adding to the swells.
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The swells are expected to keep growing, flights are being cancelled, a plane has been blown over and residents have evacuated.
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Locals have been warned that there is still a risk between 9.45pm and 1.45am, during the next high tide.
A state of emergency has been declared for parts of Wellington as the weather bureau warned of waves up to nine metres.
