Holidaymakers are facing huge delays heading north out of Auckland today - and motorists are again being urged to stay safe on the roads, as the holiday road toll rose to 11 this morning.
Transport authorities issued an alert about "significant" delays for anyone heading northbound from Puhoi to Warkworth.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency put it down to holiday traffic and said: "Please allow extra time for your journey or consider using State Highway 16 via Helensville."
People planning to hit the road over the holidays are encouraged to check the NZTA website to get an idea of travel times during the period.