The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management (MCDEM) has been frequently updating their Twitter account and they have posted a detailed tsunami map:
Facebook has also mobilised allowing you to check-in to confirm your safety during the earthquake and the aftershocks.Highest waves are expected between Marlborough and Banks Peninsula. There is a threat for all NZ coast. Stay off beaches. #eqnz pic.twitter.com/bkEbyKkCsd
— MCDEM (@NZcivildefence) November 13, 2016
The Civil Defence has warned that a destructive tsunami is possible on the country's east coast and that there is a land threat with waves of up to two metres. Waves may continue for several hours.
RadioNZ has a live update of the events. Right now, Wellington inner city residents have left their homes to safer areas in the city. Follow their page for more on this story.
Image: RadioNZ.com
There are reports of several power outages throughout the city and images are pouring in on Twitter with residents posting images of the damage.
Image: Twitter @ dickbicknell
If you have family members in New Zealand you can check in on them at Facebook here. Also follow the Civil Defence's Twitter for the latest updates here.