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Major disruptions across the top of Te Waipounamu, as the state highways connecting Blenheim and Nelson remain firmly shut.
The commute is now taking eight hours - with a diversion through Canterbury. It's causing headaches for businesses and supply chains.
Reporter Niva Chittock and visual journalist Sam Rillstone are in Blenheim.