2015 - Wild weather

Wild weather wreaked havoc on the Rangitaiki Plains on 15 May 2015. With trees uprooted across the plains, loss of power was managed. However, a car veered off Hallett Road, Ōtākiri and struck a pole shortly before 2.30 pm on Friday, 15 May 2015 was responsible for the temporary shutting down of power.

No one was hurt.