NZ Herald Morning Headlines | The Finance Minister will meet with fuel importers today and relief could be on the way for households - as the petrol panic continues.
Hourly convoys on State Highway 2 through Waioweka Gorge will be removed on Monday.
NZ Transport Agency said crews had made progress at the Goldsmith slip site with the spider digger completing work at the top of the gully, allowing night works to begin from March 23.
“This isa strong step forward in providing less restrictive access through the gorge,” the agency said today.
“It will significantly increase productivity and allow the road to remain open during the day under stop/go traffic management, without the need for convoy movements.”
It said there was still loose material on the slope, and the road could close again at short notice if conditions changed.
