Graeme Hall
South Island roads closed due to snow, flooding, slips
20 Jul 2022
Many roads in the South Island remained closed overnight due to snow, flooding and slips.
Waka Kotahi closed the Lindis and Haast passes, State Highway 8 between Omarama and Twizel, and the Aoraki Mt… Audio
Road to Hollyford Track repairs about to begin
24 Sep 2020
Work will get underway on an access road to a popular Fiordland track soon, after it was partly wiped out by floodwaters.
Locals have been calling for the road into the popular Hollyford track to be… Audio
Roads still heavily damaged after Southland flooding
10 Feb 2020
The Transport Agency is warning motorists to plan for extra journey time in Southland and Otago.
Flooding, damage to roads, major events and a lowering of speed limits will cause traffic to be slower… Audio