The Sky Tower has been built to withstand gusts of 200 kilometres per hour.
We have already experienced historic storms this year, with scientists globally agreeing that climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.
What could this mean for winds in the city?
Nick Locke, principal research engineer at consultancy firm WSP specialises in this area. He talks to Jesse.
030215. Photo Diego Opatowski / RNZ. Sky Tower. Auckland CBD Photo: RNZ / Diego Opatowski
