pEx-Cyclone Gita has continued on its path across the South Pacific, reaching New Zealand on February 20.ppA state of emergencya was declared in Christchurch and Buller and air traffic to and from Auckland, New Plymouth, Hokitika, Queenstown and Nelson was affected. The full impact of the storm was expected late on February 20 and into the morning of February 21.ppThese videos, posted from an estate outside of Nelson, shows large trees uprooted as a result of strong winds.ppCyclone Gita left widespread destruction to the Pacific Islands, particularly in Tongaa and Samoaa.