People driving between Christchurch and Picton have been told to use Lewis Pass as State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura remains closed tonight. The Lewis Pass on State Highway Seven was closed but has recently opened again. State Highway 73 through Arthur's Pass is also closed due to whiteout conditions. Heavy snow is also expected in the area north of Mt Cook and about the Kaikōura ranges above 400 metres. Many South Island roads have had snow or are getting affected by heavy rain.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 01, 2019 01:28 UTC