Wellington City Council spokesman Richard MacLean told the Herald the council helped to provide between 30 and 40 passengers with emergency accommodation. NZTA has advised the Waihenga River bridge on State Highway 53 in Martinborough is now closed because of rising water levels of the Rumahanga River. Motorway reopens after floodingOne northbound lane on State Highway 2 from Ngauranga to Petone reopened at 1am. The left lane of State Highway 2 before the Petone overbridge is still blocked by flooding. Motorists have been urged to take extra care, drive to the conditions and expect delays while crews restore the state highway network.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 17, 2021 21:31 UTC