In bright orange LED letters the sign read "Waterview tunnel is open". I am one of those who took a largely ambivalent view of the tunnel opening; I glossed over news reports about the finer details of its build and was largely ignorant about its costs or its usefulness. × The first cars to travel through the Waterview tunnel follow behind a Police escort. Photo / Supplied The first cars to travel through the Waterview tunnel follow behind a Police escort. No judgements please, I live central and have done for the better part of my adult life, so anything outside of my usual route draws a blank.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 01, 2017 23:25 UTC