Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
SH5, Thermal Explorer Highway between Hill Street and SH2 still has contractors at the scene fixing the downed-power pole.
There is a contraflow system in place, so vehicles can get through however traffic will be significantly delayed.
We continue to ask motorists to avoid the area if possible.
The three occupants of the vehicle involved in the crash were taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
An inquiry into the crash continues.
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Minister of
Tourism
Another cash lifeline is being rolled out to
the regions after the approval of funding towards a wide
range of events and activities to stimulate domestic
tourism.
Contracts have now been signed with all nine
regional tourism groupings to enable the $50 million
Regional Events Fund to be distributed around the
country.
“Event organisers and tourism operators
from Northland to Southland will benefit from the events
outlined in the plans from their regional organisations,”
said Tourism Minister Stuart Nash.
“Events drive
visitors, which brings economic spin-offs across the
accommodation, hospitality and wider tourism and retail
sectors. The Regional
Press Release – New Zealand Government
Hon Stuart Nash
Minister of Tourism
Another cash lifeline is being rolled out to the regions after the approval of funding towards a wide range of events and activities to stimulate domestic tourism.
Contracts have now been signed with all nine regional tourism groupings to enable the $50 million Regional Events Fund to be distributed around the country.
“Event organisers and tourism operators from Northland to Southland will benefit from the events outlined in the plans from their regional organisations,” said Tourism Minister Stuart Nash.
“Events drive visitors, which brings economic spin-offs across the accommodation, hospitality and wider tourism and retail sectors. The Regional Events Fund was part of the government’s $400 million Tourism Recovery package.