The following is the latest information from Civil Defence

As at 09:15 NZDT, 28 February 2010, wave activity as reported on tsunami gauges is now approximately 0.5 metres at the Chatham Islands, and 0.2 metres at East Cape.
Rana Solomon of Chatham Islands Council reports a wave height of 1.5 metres at Pitt Island in the Chathams.

Gisborne, Napier and Castlepoint tsunami gauges are also showing initial activity of approximately the same magnitude as East Cape.

It is important to note that these are the first arrivals and larger waves may follow over a period of several hours.

The situation continues to be closely monitored.

Television New Zealand camera crews are set up on North Head to capture any wave action. They will also be able to record the number of people going to the beach for a look!

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