Watch: New footage shows tornado destroying shed in Matamata

June 19, 2018

CCTV footage has emerged appearing to show the powerful winds of a tornado destroying property in Matamata yesterday.

Locals reported seeing a funnel-shaped cloud yesterday afternoon as a storm front passed across the Waikato town.

Matamata local Todd Chevis sent the footage to 1 NEWS, in which a number of large objects are picked up and hurled for several metres.

A tornado was also reported in Waitara, Taranaki, which reportedly caused minor damage and no injuries.

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