
SkyCity fire update - traffic, road closures and bus disruptions
The SkyCity fire is continuing to burn on Wednesday morning - with severe gales and rain forecast. There have been major road closures and bus timetable changes. Make sure you're up to date with the latest:
TRAFFIC: Due to major traffic delays expected in central Auckland, we are advising Aucklanders to avoid unnecessary travel into the city centre," says Auckland Transport spokesperson John Nottage.
"If you can work from home or from a non-central location, or start work later in the day, we recommend you do so. More updates here.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Auckland Transport says detours are affecting the NX2 22A, 22N, 22R, 221X, 223X, 24B, 24R, 24W, 243X, 248X, 82, 802, 923, 75, 18, 151X, 171X, 172X, 195X, 209, 105, 106, 110, 125X, 129, 132, 132X, 133, 133X, 134 InnerLink and OuterLink bus services. There are also changes to bus stops.
-The SkyCity carpark was expected to open this morning and customers whose cars were stuck in the carpark on Tuesday night wouldn't be charged for the extra day.


Poll: If you could rewind time, would you choose a different career?
It might not be too late for you, but some people look back and wish they had taken a different career path.
If you could go back in time, would you choose something different? Let us know what you would have chosen in the comments below.

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58.5% Yes
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41.2% No
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0.2% Other - I'll share below

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April School Holidays at Highwic
April School Holidays at Highwic, Alberton and Ewelme Cottage
When: Saturday 12 April – Sunday 27 April
Cost: Normal entry (Free for HNZPT Members, Adults $10, Children 17 & under free)
Take a step back in time this school holidays and explore the three Auckland Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga properties Highwic, Alberton and Ewelme Cottage.
Each site offers a unique opportunity to experience the lives and homes of three Auckland families in the late 1800s.
Take part in a new House Hunts to explore the properties indoors and out and learn more about the history of these families and how they lived. Lots of fun facts, information to seek out, and prizes for completing the trail.
Highwic and Alberton are open Wednesday through to Sunday, and Ewelme Cottage on Sundays.
