Hundreds of customers in the Queenstown Lakes area remain without power after a cold snap in the South, and contractors are preparing for more snow in the resort over the next two days. A council spokeswoman said the Crown Range linking Queenstown and Wanaka and main roads had been cleared by late this morning. Routeburn Rd, Kinloch Rd and Paradise Rd were in the worst condition. What a memorable view they'll have flying out of Queenstown today," Mr Keel said. Heavy rain in regionsHeavy rain warnings were issued last night for northern Fiordland, southern Westland, and the headwaters of the Otago lakes and rivers.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 11, 2016 19:30 UTC