Tag: South Island
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Great Walk Season Delayed as South Island Tracks Suffer Weather Damage
Weather Delays Put Great Walks on Hold in the South Island The start of New Zealand’s iconic Great Walk season has been disrupted by a spate of severe weather across the South Island. Heavy rains, snow, and avalanche risk have left several popular tracks either partially closed or considered high-risk, forcing park authorities to rethink…
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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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Snow Closes Roads and Triggers Power Outages Across New Zealand
Winter Weather Grips New Zealand: Snow, Flooding Risks, and Power Disruptions Residents waking up to a wintery scene across much of New Zealand found roads blanketed in thick snow, with Canterbury and the broader central districts taking the brunt. The heavy snowfall has closed several state highways, trapping vehicles and complicating travel for commuters and…
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Winter Storm Strikes South Island While Central North Island Faces Lightning-Powered Power Outages
Snow Clauses the South Island while North Island confronts a power crisis A wintery front has turned parts of New Zealand into a snowy landscape, with residents in the South Canterbury waking to thick snow covering roads and farmland. The conditions have not only disrupted daily life on the ground but also sparked transport delays…