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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 >>
UPDATE: SH8 Fully Reopened
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 12:18 pm | NZ Transport Agency
People are urged to continue to travel with extra care while the risk of ice and fog remains, and with more freezing conditions expected tonight and tomorrow. More >>
SH8 Also Reopened
Friday, 26 June 2026, 12:28 pm | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 8 between Lake Tekapo and Twizel has reopened after a closure earlier this morning due to snow and ice. More >>
UPDATE: SH73 Reopened
Friday, 26 June 2026, 11:07 am | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 73 between Springfield and Arthur’s Pass Village has reopened following a closure earlier this morning because of snow, ice and stranded vehicles. More >>
High Winds Expected Tomorrow – Auckland Harbour Bridge
Thursday, 25 June 2026, 12:03 pm | NZ Transport Agency
Winds gusting 85-95km/h are forecast. A few gusts could reach 90-95km/h, triggering a full closure of all lanes for a short period. More >>
Further Highway Closure Due To Snow
Thursday, 25 June 2026, 11:52 am | NZ Transport Agency
State Highway 8 between Omarama and Tarras (including Lindis Pass) remains closed, as does part of the Crown Range Road near Queenstown. More >>
Update: 9.40am, 25 June, 2026 – SH8 Closure Due To Snow
Thursday, 25 June 2026, 9:51 am | NZ Transport Agency
Part of the Crown Range Road near Queenstown is also closed this morning. More >>
Update: 25 June, 2026 – Multiple Road Warnings For Snow And Ice
Thursday, 25 June 2026, 7:52 am | NZ Transport Agency
Contractors for NZTA have been out this morning to inspect highways where snow or ice is present, and to lay grit. Road users are urged to take extra care travelling on state highways today, especially those at higher elevations. More >>
