Flooding and slips

Posted by on 27/04/2011

Flooding and slips were causing great difficulty on roads near Whitianga, Huntly, Ngaruawahia, Waihi, Matamata, and further south near Taupo.Several roads are closed or down to one lane, and police are advising motorists to delay travel if possible or to take extreme care if they do drive.There were reports of rocks 'as big as dinner plates' on the road near Waihi. Winds are expected to ease over the North Island this afternoon and no further gales are expected.