Waioweka Gorge reopens with guide vehicles in place

Traffic is on the move again through the Waioweka Gorge, after the chunk of State Highway two between Opotiki and Matawai was closed for more than two weeks. Although traffic is still moving slowly, with only a single lane open and a guide vehicle required. There were 40 worksites along the road including eight spots with severe damage due to slips and flooding. Waioweka Gorge resident, farmer Anne Redpath has been unable to travel far with the road off limits, and spoke to Lisa Owen.