Cyclone Gabrielle: Roads still closed in Northland, Auckland and Coromandel
More than 80 roads are still completely closed in Auckland after the cyclone.
More than 80 roads are still completely closed in Auckland after the cyclone.
'We know this will be frustrating for people in the area.'
The road had become unpassable in the cyclone - until a local forestry gang stepped in.
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Chris Hipkins said it's time to rethink parts of the road network.
Auckland Transport is urging people to avoid all non-urgent travel until Tuesday.
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Carriageways and highways have taken a hammering in a summer of bad weather.
Fence and tree removal begin but no date yet for diversion completion.
Amateur pilot Philip Hart captured the footage this weekend.
Heavy holiday weekend traffic has caused a queue heading north from Auckland along State Highway 1. Video / @WakaKotahiAkNth
Auckland will stay in a state of emergency for one week as the recovery continues.
State Highway 1 heading north of Auckland is congested as long weekend traffic builds up.
After being closed more than a week, one lane of SH1 over the Brynderwyns is open.
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Another 60 or 70 metres has dropped away in 24 hours.
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According to AT, a total of 45 roads are either closed or partially closed.
Auckland is under a state of emergency after heavy rain causes widespread damage.
The Fire Service has made more than 1500 callouts to help people in need.
Rising floodwaters have left streets and homes swamped.
Rain is battering Auckland and the top of the North Island.
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Waka Kotahi won't fund the last 5 per cent of roading costs required.
The road was closed so police could clear a crash which injured two people.
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Today the transport agency will lead the first convoy between Tokomaru and Tolaga Bay.