affected the islands until 13 March. New Zealand During 9 March, MetService started to warn that a tropical weather system might affect New Zealand by the end of that week. Cyclone Lusi hit New Zealand shores on 13 March. In preparation for the event the New Zealand government advised people to fix loosened things (such as trampolines), and the Civil Defense team was put on alert. Winds reaching up to 130 km/h were expected to occur in the cities of Auckland, Whangarei and Hamilton, and the east coast of the North Island was put on high alert. Lusi brought severe winds as it moved southeast towards Wellington and the northern South Island in the evening of 15 March. On 16 March, the severe gale winds slightly weakened, and Lusi pushed away from New Zealand on 17 March. Insured losses across the country amounted to NZ$4 million (US$3 million). Retirement Due to the impacts caused by the storm, the name Lusi was retired and was later replaced by 'Louise'. See also Cyclone Susan Cyclone Evan References External links Tropical cyclones in New Zealand Tropical cyclones in Fiji Tropical cyclones in Vanuatu 2014 in New Zealand 2013–14 South Pacific cyclone season Category 3 South Pacific cyclones Retired South Pacific cyclones Lusi