Sunday, 19 April 2026 - 5:17pm | Waikato

Police urge caution on roads in wet weather, Waikato

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Motorists in Waikato are advised to take care on the roads with heavy rainfall and multiple road closures.

Police are urging motorists to delay travel – where this is not possible, make sure to drive to the conditions, slow down and avoid entering flood waters.

If you must travel, you can use NZTA's journey planner to check for closures to state highways before you go: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/journey-planner

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre