Photo / NZTAThe main route north of Wellington is closed because of flooding, and no detours are available. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has warned motorists to delay their travel as the road is completely closed off. NZTA closed State Highway 1 between Plimmerton and Paekakariki - known as the coast road - shortly after 10am, and said it would remain closed until further notice. By midday, Fire and Emergency NZ had received about 20 calls in relation to flooding in the Plimmerton area. A spokesman said it was general assistance calls - "flooding on the property, flooding outside".

Source: Otago Daily Times November 28, 2020 23:15 UTC