Hundreds of homes in Whanganui region without power

Hundreds of people across the wider Whanganui district are without power as the wild weather settles in.

According to Powerco, strong winds have caused power outages in Whanganui as well as Waverley, Hāwera and Pātea.

It has affected more than 500 customers in Westmere, Brunswick, Kai Iwi and Parikino.

Power was also lost to 327 customers in Pātea and 135 in Hāwera.

Another 33 customers in Waitotara, 122 in Waiinu Beach, 79 in Waverley, 52 in Hunterville were also without power.

Powerco reminded customers to secure any outdoor furniture and equipment such as trampolines that could blow into overhead lines and cause outages.

Power is hoped to be restored across the region around 7pm on Sunday.

Visit https://www.powerco.co.nz/outages for any updates.