Tag: NZ travel
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Great Walk Season Delayed as Tracks Damaged by Bad Weather
South Island Great Walks Face Weather-Related Delays and Closures The start of New Zealand’s iconic Great Walk season has been disrupted by a bout of bad weather sweeping the South Island. With heavy winds, rain, and avalanche risks affecting high-alpine routes, several trails are temporarily closed or partially restricted as maintenance teams assess damage and…
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Snowbound South Island and North Island Grid Emergency Strain New Zealand Roads
Winter battered New Zealand: snow, outages and travel disruption across the islands A wintry mix has gripped New Zealand, with thick snow blanketing parts of the South Island and a sudden grid emergency declared in the North Island following a lightning strike. Residents waking to a snow-locked landscape face road closures and stranded vehicles, while…