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NZ Transport Agency - Latest News [Page 2]
7.30am, 9 July 2026 – Highway Closures Remaining From Weather Event
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 7:50 am | NZ Transport Agency
Area warnings apply for other state highways in Otago because of snow and ice. State Highway 83 is open between Pukeuri and Kurow in North Otago after a flooding closure, but with a 30km/h temporary speed limit in place. More >>
SH8 Reopened To Convoys Tekapo-Pukaki
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 3:34 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The stretch of SH8 to the east between Lake Tekapo and Fairlie remains closed because of snow and ice. More >>
More Highway Closures For Otago
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 1:33 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Further state highways have been closed in Otago because of the weather More >>
UPDATE: Further Otago Snow Closure
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 12:01 pm | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 85 between Omakau and Kyeburn in Otago is also now closed because of snow and ice More >>
UPDATE: More Snow & Ice Closures
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 10:45 am | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 1 between Waipara in Canterbury, and Ward in Marlborough, remains closed this morning after severe flooding yesterday. More >>
SH8 Reopens In Mackenzie Basin
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 10:56 am | NZ Transport Agency
Road users are advised to take extra care when travelling along this route. More >>
Widespread Flooding For Canterbury Roads
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 10:42 am | NZ Transport Agency
Road users are asked to respect legally enforced road closures and restrictions as heavy rain continues to hit the region. More >>
SH1 And SH83 Open Near Oamaru: NZTA Waka Kotahi Traffic Bulletin
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 9:36 am | NZ Transport Agency
MetService is forecasting heavy rain and snow today through inland Canterbury to the top of the South Island. More >>
Update: 7 July 2026, 8.30am – SH1 Closure In North Canterbury Amid Flooding
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 8:52 am | NZ Transport Agency
A rare MetService red heavy rain warning is in place for Marlborough and Canterbury between Ward and Hanmer Springs and southeast of the Awatere Valley, including the Kaikoura Range. More >>
7 July 2026, 7.15am – Weather-Related Closures Remain As More Impacts To Come
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 7:31 am | NZ Transport Agency
A rare red heavy rain warning is in place for Marlborough and Canterbury between Ward and Hanmer Springs and southeast of the Awatere Valley, including the Kaikoura Range. More >>
More Snow Closes SH8 Again
Monday, 6 July 2026, 5:23 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Roading crews have been ploughing the highway and laying grit, but with the risk again elevated for road users, a decision has been made to close this section of highway. More >>
Update: 6 July 2026, 1.30pm – SH88 At Port Chalmers Reopened
Monday, 6 July 2026, 4:22 pm | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 88, Station Road to Borlases Road, at Port Chalmers near Dunedin, has reopened. More >>
Highway Closures Almost Complete
Monday, 6 July 2026, 4:22 pm | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 83, between SH1 and Georgetown in North Otago, has reopened following a closure because of flooding. More >>
Mosgiel Road Reopened
Monday, 6 July 2026, 8:35 am | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 87, Factory Road to Cargill Street, in Mosgiel has reopened after a closure because of flooding. More >>
Multiple Highways Closed By Snow Or Flooding
Monday, 6 July 2026, 8:13 am | NZ Transport Agency
Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook Village in the Mackenzie Basin recorded about 25cm of snow over the last 12 hours, and more snow showers are possible throughout the day. More >>
It’s Snow Joke: Prepare For Plenty Of The White Stuff On Roads
Friday, 3 July 2026, 3:04 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Snow is expected to arrive from Sunday (5 July), and to have its biggest impact Monday/Tuesday, according to forecasts supplied to New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). More >>
Night Works On SH1 Oteha Valley Road To Silverdale Interchange
Friday, 3 July 2026, 12:07 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The closures will be in place between 9pm and 5am on Monday 13, Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 July. More >>
SH69 Now Closed Because Of Serious Crash
Thursday, 2 July 2026, 5:00 pm | NZ Transport Agency
The highway closure is near the County Road and Hattie Street intersections. A detour is available via Hattie Street. More >>
Traffic Restrictions After SH69 Reefton Crash
Thursday, 2 July 2026, 4:18 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Stop/go traffic management in place means that road users will need to stop when required so that others can be let through in the space available. More >>
Icy Roads Persisting For South Island
Thursday, 2 July 2026, 10:12 am | NZ Transport Agency
NZTA contractors have been out again laying grit or anti-icing agents on the highways to help keep people safe. More >>
