Heavy rainfall, rising rivers, and dangerous driving conditions has prompted Civil Defence to declare a local State of Emergency for the Westland district from Hokitika to Haast. State Highway 6 between Hokitika and Haast is to be cleared of all traffic .
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Authoritites in New Zealand on Friday warned against "wild" weather which is set to impact parts of the country, including many popular hiking and camping spots.A local state of emergency was declared on Friday for the Westland .