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News within "Winter Journeys"

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Snow coming to South Island alpine highways this weekend – check before you head off

16 August 2019 12:45 pm | NZ Transport Agency

A southerly change with snow and heavy rain is expected to affect the highways across the lower and central South Island this weekend. People are asked to drive to the conditions and be well prepared.

State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura closed due to rockfall risk, Arthur’s Pass to Springfield route reopens – 2pm update

1 June 2019 2:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency has closed State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura after 1pm today due to rockfall risk, triggered by the rain and winter weather hitting the coastline. The closure is between Peketa and Oaro.

Two South Island/ Canterbury alpine pass routes closed Saturday morning 1 June

1 June 2019 11:46 am | NZ Transport Agency

Both routes between the West Coast and Canterbury were closed Saturday morning due to snow.

Ice and snow puts South Island drivers on alert

26 June 2018 11:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

South Island drivers, in the alpine areas and the lower half of the island should be on the lookout for black ice and slippery conditions as a cold front sweeps up the country today, says the NZ Transport Agency’s Network Operations Manager Tresca Forrester.

Winter conditions South Island, be ready for black ice at daybreak

6 June 2018 5:09 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Southland, Otago and the alpine passes of the South Island have had snowfalls and freezing temperatures in the past 24 hours with potentially more overnight. Wet and icy road conditions are likely in many areas of the southern South Island Thursday morning.

Check and plan before you head away for the long weekend

30 May 2018 10:59 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people who are heading away for the long weekend in Bay of Plenty and Waikato, to plan their travel for a safe and enjoyable trip.

Plan ahead to avoid peak motorway times over Queen's Birthday Weekend

29 May 2018 2:52 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people in the Auckland and Northland region who are heading away for the long weekend, to plan their travel for a safe and enjoyable trip.

Holiday hotspots lower North Island

29 May 2018 2:17 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people in the lower North Island region who are heading away for the long weekend, to plan their travel to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.

Road users advised to delay their journeys with major flooding affecting South Island roads: 3pm update

21 July 2017 3:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is urging drivers to consider delaying journeys south of Christchurch or north of Dunedin today, with significant flooding on SH1 and local roads in South Canterbury and along SH1 Coastal Otago from Timaru to Dunedin.

Road users advised to slow down, drive with extreme care in wet and windy conditions: 12:00pm update

21 July 2017 12:05 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Widespread flooding conditions are affecting many highway across North and South Canterbury with heavy rain continuing throughout the day.

Road users advised to slow down , drive with extreme care in wet and windy conditions: 9 am update

21 July 2017 9:18 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is reminding drivers to slow down and take extra care on South Island roads today with heavy overnight and morning rain causing surface flooding throughout Tasman, Marlborough, Kaikoura coast, and mid and south Canterbury.

Winter journeys: Be Safe. Plan Ahead.

6 June 2017 12:31 pm | NZ Transport Agency

Winter has definitely arrived. Be ready, coming soon to our roads - ice, fog, more rain and snow.

Snow, flooded highway warnings Otago and South Westland, South Island

12 October 2016 10:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

A number of snow and flooded road warnings are in place around the lower South Island this morning.

Update – alternative route for State Highway 3 closure confirmed

19 September 2016 8:39 am | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists wanting to travel between Taranaki and the Waikato to use an alternative route via State Highway 1 and Whanganui, following the closure of State Highway 3, just south of Mokau.

Slip closes State Highway 3, south of Mokau

18 September 2016 5:31 pm | NZ Transport Agency: Central region

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that State Highway 3, just south of Mokau will remain closed until at least midday Monday 19 September, following a rock fall mid-morning on Sunday 18 September.