Part of State Highway 2 in Bay of Plenty is closed due to slips as heavy rain causes localised flooding in Whakat\u0101ne.<\/p>\n
Waka Kotahi said the Waimana Gorge section of the highway between Awakeri and Kutarere was closed until further notice.<\/p>\n
It said lighter vehicles could detour through Wainui Road, but warned river levels were rising in the area.<\/p>\n
The Waioeka Gorge has experienced rockfall also but remained open as contractors inspected the damage.<\/p>\n
Whakat\u0101ne Mayor Victor Luca said residents were hunkering down amid heavy downpours, and urged them to conserve water.<\/p>\n
Luca said there had been some minor slips and surface flooding, but systems were holding for the time being.<\/p>\n
“I’m just watching the river level intently and waiting for a callout\u2026 so we’ll see how we go. We’re just monitoring and on standby – things are holding up okay.”<\/p>\n
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