SH1 & SH46 closed
The road closures follow a night of snow showers, which MetService expected to develop above 900 meters from midnight on Thursday. Snow is predicted to accumulate on the roads until 11am.
Here's what you need to know:
- State Highway 1 on Desert Road between Rangipo and Waiouru is closed due to snow.
- State Highway 46 between Tongariro and Rangipo is also closed due to snow.
- Possible detours are via SH3, SH4, SH47 and SH41 but these detours will add at least 1.5 hours to your journey.
SH3 is also closed at Awakino, between Maunganui Rd and Awakau Rd, due to a significant underslip. This closure is expected to be in place until Friday, May 12 according to Waka Kotahi.
Keep up to date with road closures on the Waka Kotahi website.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.2% Yes
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46.8% No
Poll: Over summer, how do you reclaim your sense of home in the Waikato?
When tourists take over the streets and parking disappears, where do you find your calm?
Or is summer’s hustle something to enjoy rather than escape?
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37.5% I enjoy the summer hubbub!
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62.5% Please, give me some peace
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0% I escape the region during summer
A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟
I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
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