WREMO spokesperson Dan Neely on Wellington's red wind warnings - Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

Widespread disruption as winds wreak havoc on Wellington.

State Highway Two Remutaka Hill was shut soon after 11 o'clock on Thursday morning, with gusts reaching 160 kilometres per hour in exposed places.

Wellington Region Emergency Management spokesperson Dan Neely gave an update to Nick Mills on Wellington Mornings, and says the winds are expected to ease from 2pm.

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