Much of the country faces severe weather warnings as the weekend - and the school holiday - begins. For regions already struck by rain and snow, clean-ups are underway.
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What you need to know:
A state of emergency was declared in Queenstown this morning.
Heavy rain has caused flooding, slips, and more than 100 people to b