Delays are to be expected in the following areas as roads are currently closed due to flooding and slips. SH3 Awakino between Mokau and Piopio SH4 between SH3 and SH43 SH43 between Taumarunui and Whangamomona Due to rising water levels, crews are unable to clear the roads until the flooding subsides. Closures are expected to remain in place until Thursday morning, 16 October.
Severe Weather Update
Monday August 9th 12.00 midday
Severe southerly gales and snow falls have already closed most of the major passes in the South Island and the Desert Road in the central North Island.
With conditions not due to improve for some time it is clear that there will be serious disruptions to our linehaul network tonight and potentially over the next 24 to 48 hours.
We will continue to update the website as conditions change and endeavour to inform you of specific areas that are significantly affected.
Please be patient as we work through the challenges that lay ahead of us over this time as we will do all we can to mitigate delays when conditions improve.
Thank you in advance from the team at NOW Couriers