Ex-Cyclone Gita has continued on its path across the South Pacific, reaching New Zealand on February 20.

A state of emergency 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.

These videos, posted from an estate outside of Nelson, shows large trees uprooted as a result of strong winds.

Cyclone Gita left widespread destruction to the Pacific Islands, particularly in Tonga and Samoa. Credit: Rebekah Bay via Storyful