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.
Dr Do-Little: Healthcare staff are at the end of their rope with the Government stuff.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from stuff.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Nelipak Healthcare Packaging in Clara have issued a statement following a significant outbreak of Covid-19 at their plant in recent weeks. It s understood up to.