Residents in the evacuated Marlborough settlements of Spring Creek, Tuamarina and Lower Wairau can return to their homes from midday. The Marlborough District Council said State Highway 1, including the Wairau River bridge is also expected to re-open from midday. State Highway 6 between Renwick and Havelock is not expected to open until mid-afternoon at the earliest. NZTA The Wairau River threatened the Wairau River Bridge, right, on Saturday during severe rain and flooding. Roads were also closed due to flooding along State Highway 6, between Renwick and Havelock, and State Highway 63, between Renwick and St Arnaud.

Source: Stuff July 17, 2021 22:17 UTC