Heavy rain and thunderstorms moved through the capital about 8pm yesterday, with a severe thunderstorm warning in place for the Wellington area until 9pm.
Surface level flooding was also reported outside Parliament, disrupting fresh soil that had been laid on the front lawn following the end of the protest earlier this month.
It comes as wild weather and heavy rain continues to batter much of the North Island, with severe weather warnings and watches in effect for the Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, TaupĆ and western Tasman areas.
Homes have also been evacuated and roads closed in the Gisborne District.
