Concerted efforts by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) crews in South Westland will have SH6 fully reopened tonight at 6 pm (Friday). All state highways throughout the West Coast will then be open and accessible. Drivers need to take care given .
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West Coast residents are being told to prepare for flooding and to be prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice.
The region’s emergency management team hav