Source: New Zealand Police
Police are asking spectators to avoid the Motueka River area near Ngatimoti where emergency services have the road blocked off.
Police continue to urge motorists in the wider area to avoid non-essential travel, however if you cannot delay travel, please take care when travelling through water-damaged roads.
There are still significant slips, detours and water hazards across the wider area so if possible, please stay home.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
