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Hill Rd closed tonight to recover truck.

Piers Fuller Reporter from News of Wairarapa

Emergency closure on Remutaka Hill Road tonight

The NZ Transport Agency is advising that Remutaka Hill Road will be closed from midnight tonight, Wednesday 9 October, to approximately 5.30am tomorrow, Thursday 10 October to recover a truck.
A crane and heavy vehicle tow truck will be on the road during the recovery of the truck which crashed on the Upper Hutt side of the road on Tuesday night.
There will not be any access to Remutaka Hill Road while the recovery operation is underway so road users are advised to plan ahead.
There may be times when vehicles can be escorted over Remukata Hill Road or when stop/go traffic control can be used to enable vehicles to get through. Traffic supervisors at the closure points will able to advise road users.
Plan ahead for a safe, enjoyable journey. Keep up to date with:
Traffic updates: nzta.govt.nz/traffic/wellington
Facebook: facebook.com/nztawgtn
Twitter: twitter.com/nztawgtn
Journey planner: journeys.nzta.govt.nz/wellington
Phone: 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)

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Come along to our Farmers Market & Crafts held EVERY Saturday Rain or Shine

YES we are open on the 27th December 2025

BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ALONG FOR MORNING TEA AND COFFEE, AND HAVE A BROWSE AROUND OUR WONDERFUL MARKET

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DANIEL’S SPUDS are back at the market this week. Agria potatoes freshly dug this week.

And of course, there is always lots on offer: Hot Food, fresh Coffee, Fresh Vege stall, Yummy Honey, fresh bread to name just a few.

We have a fabulous array of creative gifts on display and available for purchase.
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Look forward to seeing you.