“Everybody seems to want to be at the front of the queue, no matter the risk, and that risk-taking causes carnage. “People just need to remember, just be patient – we’ve got to do better.”National Road Policing Centre director Superintendent Stephen Greally. Photo / FileHe reminded people to remember their seatbelts, drive sober and stick to the speed limit. Traffic leaving Auckland is expected to be the worst on Christmas Eve as people head for beaches and holiday hotspots across the country. “Always drive to the conditions, which can change quickly.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 21, 2025 20:52 UTC