Slip prevention on the Remutaka Hill May-June
The Remutaka Hill road will be closed from 9 pm to 4 am each night and under stop/go traffic management at all other times during weeks 1 and 2 below:
Week 1: From the night of Sunday 16 May to the afternoon of Friday 21 May
Week 2: From the night of Sunday 23 May to the afternoon of Friday 28 May
From Monday 31 May to the afternoon of Friday 4 June, stop/go traffic control will be in place during the day and the road fully open during the night.
Travel arrangements for traffic during the night-time closures (from the night of Sunday 16 May to the afternoon of Friday 21 May, and the night of Sunday 23 May to the afternoon of Friday 28 May) are as follows:
Week 1: An escorted vehicle service is available for night workers and people with essential commitments. Bookings in advance are essential via email, Monday to Friday, at remutaka@nzta.govt.nz
Week 2: At night, traffic convoys will be escorted over the hill by a pilot vehicle. No bookings required:
- Hutt to Wairarapa – 10.30pm and 12.30am.
- Wairarapa to Hutt – 11.30pm and 1.30am.
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The tiger who came to tea
Trays are such a useful item to have in the home – they are obviously great for serving food and drinks, particularly breakfast in bed! Find out how to create your own with Resene wallpaper and Resene Colorwood wood stain with these easy step by step instructions.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
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