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Road Closure: SH 1 Wellington, Arras Tunnel

Automated summaryThe Arras Tunnel on State Highway 1 in Wellington will be closed tonight from 9 pm to 4:30 am for maintenance work, with an alternative detour route through Buckle Street, Cambridge Terrace, and other local streets; motorists are advised to plan extra travel time and watch for possible schedule changes.

Road Closure: SH 16 Great North Rd On-ramp Westbound

Automated summaryRoad closure announced for the SH 16 Great North Rd on‑ramp westbound as part of maintenance. Road users are advised to follow posted detour markings and allow extra time; the closure may be postponed or cancelled if weather or other factors change. The gap is expected to end on 15 Oct 2026 at 5:00 am.

Road Closure: SH 1 Oteha Valley Rd On-ramp Northbound

Automated summaryClosure of the SH 1 Oteha Valley Rd on‑ramp northbound announced pending weather, with an interim detour and an expected resolution on 15 October 2026.

Road Closure: SH 16 Patiki Rd On-ramp Westbound

Automated summaryThe on‑ramp westbound of SH 16 at Patiki Rd is closed for maintenance. Closure is weather‑dependent and may be postponed or cancelled. A detour is posted, with the closure expected to resolve on 15 Oct 2026 at 5:00 am.

Road Closure: SH 1 Ellerslie Panmure Hwy On-ramp Southbound

Automated summaryThe authority has decided to close the southbound on‑ramp to Ellerslie Panmure Highway on State Highway 1 for maintenance. The closure is subject to weather and may be postponed or cancelled at short notice, with a posted detour route and an expected reopening of 15 Oct 2026.

Road Closure: SH 20 Maioro St On-ramp Northbound

Automated summaryThe notice informs the public that SH20 at the Maioro Street on‑ramp northbound has been closed for maintenance. Drivers are warned of potential delays and directed to follow the posted detour until the closure ends on 15 October 2026 at 05:00 AM.

Road Closure: SH 20 Full Closure Maioro St to SH16 Gt North Rd (incl. Northbound Waterview Tunnel)

Automated summaryA State Highway 20 section from Maioro Street to Gt North Road, including the Northbound Waterview Tunnel, will be closed until 5 am on 15 October 2026. Motorists are directed to follow posted detour signage and should allow extra travel time.

Road Closure: SH 1 Full Closure Papakura to Drury, Southbound

Automated summaryThe road authority announces a full Southbound closure of State Highway 1 from Papakura to Drury for maintenance work, noting that drivers should follow the posted detour and allow extra travel time. The closure is expected to be lifted at 5:00 am on 15 Oct 2026.

Road Closure: SH 1 Papakura On-ramp (Diamond) Southbound

Automated summaryA road closure notice informs motorists that the SH 1 Papakura on‑ramp (Diamond) southbound is closed for maintenance, providing a detour route and an expected reopening date of 15 October 2026.

Road Closure: SH 1 Papakura On-ramp (Loop) Southbound

Automated summaryThe Department of Conservation has announced a closure of the southbound on‑ramp loop on State Highway 1 at Papakura due to maintenance. Vehicles are directed to follow the posted detour and should allow extra travel time while the closure is in place. The maintenance is scheduled to conclude on 15 Oct 2026 at 5:00 am.

Road Closure: SH 1 Full Closure Oteha Valley Rd to Silverdale, Northbound

Crash closes section of SH1, near Waikanae

Automated summaryA three‑vehicle crash north of the Waikanae on‑ramp on State Highway 1 has blocked traffic in both directions, causing a temporary road closure that requires motorists to follow posted diversions.

Avalanche forecast posted for Craigieburn Range

Automated summaryAvalanche Advisory has published a new avalanche forecast for the Craigieburn Range, providing links to view and download the latest risk information. This automated notification informs subscribers of current avalanche conditions in the area.

Road Snowfall Warning — Arthur's Pass (SH73)

Automated summaryRoad Snowfall Warning for Arthur's Pass indicates that up to 1 cm of snow may accumulate above 800 m on SH73 on Thursday evening, potentially reducing visibility and causing traffic delays.

Road Snowfall Warning — Porters Pass (SH73)

Automated summarySnowfall 6–12 cm is forecasted along Porters Pass (SH73), concentrating near the summit and tapering to 600 m elevation, signalling a hazardous driving condition for the next couple of days.

Road Snowfall Warning — Crown Range Road

Automated summaryThe authority issues a warning that 1 to 3 cm of snow is expected to accumulate near the summit of Crown Range Road during the morning, with lesser amounts down to 800 metres.

Road Closure: SH 1 Waikanae to Peka Peka

Automated summaryState Highway 1 between Waikanae and Peka Peka is closed in both directions because of a crash; motorists are advised to delay or use alternative routes, with the closure pending until further notice.

Road Closure: SH 1 Millwater On-ramp Southbound

Automated summaryA temporary closure of the southbound on‑ramp of State Highway 1 at Millwater for maintenance work is announced, with the closure subject to weather conditions and possibly cancelled at short notice. Drivers are advised to plan for the detour and allow extra travel time.

Road Closure: SH 1 Cambridge

Automated summaryThis notice announces a temporary closure of the northbound on‑ramp and off‑ramp at the Victoria Road Interchange (Hautapu) on SH1, Waikato Expressway, during overnight resurfacing works. The closure is in effect from 8 pm to 5 am on Wednesday 14 October, with alternative routes directed to the Cambridge Southern Interchange and the northern on‑ramp at Velodrome. The works are scheduled to conclude by 15 October 2026, 5 am.

Heavy Rain Warning - Orange — Buller

Automated summaryA public weather alert for the Buller region, issuing an orange heavy rain warning with anticipated rainfall of 20‑30 mm overall and peak rates of 15‑25 mm/h in the ranges. It warns that streams and rivers could rise rapidly, surface flooding, slips and difficult driving conditions may occur, and that a red warning upgrade is unlikely.

Heavy Rain Watch — North Otago, Dunedin and Clutha

Automated summaryHeavy rainfall in the North Otago, Dunedin and Clutha area is forecasted, with rainfall totals approaching warning criteria, and a moderate warning may be issued soon.

Strong Wind Watch — Wellington and the Marlborough Sounds

Automated summaryThe notice informs residents and stakeholders of the Wellington and Marlborough Sounds about a strong northerly wind watch, noting that the likelihood of this watch upgrading to a weather warning has been lowered to a low chance.

Heavy Rain Watch — Tararua Range

Automated summaryAn emergency weather notice informs residents and visitors that heavy rain conditions are ongoing in the Tararua Range, with the risk of the weather situation escalating to warning status being downgraded to low. The notice advises that conditions may reach warning criteria but are currently being monitored for further changes.

Heavy Rain Watch — Taranaki Maunga

Automated summaryWeather alert for the Taranaki Maunga area indicating that heavy rain is expected and may approach warning criteria, with a reduced chance of the watch being upgraded to a low warning. The alert updates local authorities and the public on the current risk level and any changes. No action is required beyond paying attention to official weather updates.

Avalanche forecast posted for Ohau

Automated summaryThe New Zealand Avalanche Advisory has posted a new moderate avalanche forecast for the Ohau region, providing automated e‑mail alerts and links to detailed hazard information. The notice informs the public about the avalanche risk, urging caution for recreation participants in the area.

Mt Hutt avalanche forecast posted

Automated summaryAn automated email from the New Zealand Avalanche Advisory has published the latest avalanche forecast for Mt Hutt. The notice highlights current avalanche danger levels, providing key information for skiers and hikers in the area.

Avalanche forecast posted for Nelson Lakes

Automated summaryThe New Zealand Avalanche Advisory has issued a moderate avalanche forecast for the Nelson Lakes region, providing updated conditions and links to detailed maps and PDFs for users and backcountry enthusiasts.

NOTAM B5046/26 - QUEENSTOWN

Automated summaryThis NOTAM provides a temporary restriction on all grass taxiways at Queenstown aerodrome pending surface condition concerns, and indicates that all grass mobile areas are soft. The notice is effective from 14 June 2026 01:27 to 14 June 2026 19:00, affecting the aviation operations within the specified briefing area.

NOTAM F3329/26 - CHRISTCHURCH

Automated summaryThe NOTAM announces that aircraft stand 26 at Christchurch (NZCH) aerial field is closed due to work in progress, effective from 26 October 2023 001:36 until 10 June 2026 0400. The notice applies to the listed briefing area 08,09 and is valid for all aircraft operating within the specified time frame. It is a temporary closure affecting flight operations at the aerodrome.

NOTAM F3284/26 - CHRISTCHURCH

NOTAM A5839/26 - PICTON

Automated summaryClosed approach to PICTON aerodrome for a remotely‑piloted aircraft operation, valid 3 pm to 5 pm on 14 Oct 2026.

NOTAM A5838/26 - PICTON

Automated summaryThe notice informs that a remotely‑piloted aircraft will conduct operations within a 66‑metre radius of runway 36 at PICTON aerodrome between 19:30 and 20:30 on 16 and 17 March 2026, with a maximum height of 400 ft AGL.

NOTAM A5801/26 - MASTERTON

Automated summaryThis NOTAM announces a temporary maintenance withdrawal of the Masterton aerodrome weather station, meaning automatic weather reports are unavailable from 14:00 UTC 10th January 2026 to 03:00 UTC 11th January 2026, affecting flight operations in the specified briefing area.

NOTAM B4941/26 - OHAKEA

Automated summaryA temporary NOTAM issued for Ohaeake aerodrome (NZOH) restricting the use of runway 27 ILS approaches to aircraft capable of flying a RNAV overlay procedure in the event of a missed approach, because the VOR/DME has been withdrawn for maintenance. The notification is effective from 14 10 30 NZDT 26 10 2026 to 04 15 20 00 NZDT 27 10 2026.

NOTAM B4940/26 - OHAKEA

Automated summaryNOTAM B4940/26 announced that at Ohakea aerodrome (NZOH) the 09 ILS approach will be restricted to aircraft capable of RNAV overlay until 15 October 2026, due to withdrawal of the 'OH' VOR/DME transmitter in a missed approach scenario.

NOTAM B4936/26 - OHAKEA

Automated summaryThis NOTAM informs that the 117.1 MHz ‘OH’ VOR/DME navigation aid at Ohaeka aerodrome is withdrawn for maintenance from 14 Oct 2026 20:30 to 15 Oct 2026 04:00, affecting all flights within an aeronautical scope.

NOTAM A5824/26 - WAIPUKARAU

Automated summaryThis NOTAM announces that remotely piloted aircraft will operate within a 260‑m radius of Waipukaru aerodrome during the window 14:00 26 Oct to 02:00 27 Oct, with a maximum altitude of 315 ft above grade. The notice applies to flights in the specified coordinates (40 01 07 S 176 31 56 E). It serves to restrict and inform airspace users of temporary activity in the area.

NOTAM A5844/26 - HASTINGS

Automated summaryThe NOTAM announces temporary operational restrictions at Hastings aerodrome (NZHS). Grass runway 19 is displaced 150 m and marked by white tyres, while grass runway 01/19 is closed north of the displaced threshold and end‑of‑runway at 730 m, all effective from 26 Oct 2026 10:08 EST to 27 Jan 2027 00:00 EST.

NOTAM A5776/26 - WHAKATANE

Automated summaryThis NOTAM announces that the grass runway 09/27 at Waha­tane aerodrome is temporarily closed from 18:00 UTC on 14 Oct to 21:00 UTC on the same day. The closure is for grass-cutting works and applies solely to the aerodrome and its immediate approach area. No other operations are impacted outside this period.

NOTAM A5845/26 - TE KOWHAI

Automated summaryThis NOTAM announces that from 26 October 2026 01:10 to 16 October 2026 04:00 the Te Kowhai aerodrome (NZTE) will be subject to an AD HAY BALING INPR advisory. The notice specifies Active period, Briefing area, and Scope A, indicating that aircraft operating in the area must be aware of this temporary restriction or incident. It functions as a compulsory aviation safety alert.

NOTAM A5833/26 - DARGAVILLE

Automated summaryThis NOTAM informs pilots of a temporary restriction on Dargaville aerodrome due to silage shifting at the storage facility, effective from 26 Oct 2026 22:00 to 27 Oct 2026 07:00.

M3.1 earthquake — 15 km north-east of Tokoroa

Automated summaryA seismic event of magnitude 3.1 occurred 15 km north‑east of Tokoroa at a shallow depth of 5 km, registering an MMI of 3 with preliminary quality data. The report alerts local authorities and residents to the occurrence and potential impacts of the quake. The information is distributed as a safety notice for the Waikato region.