Incident Controller Craig Monrad speaks as firefighters enter the 'recovery phase' of the ongoing battle with the convention centre fire.
Video / Mark Graham
Roads are starting to re-open in downtown Auckland after this week's big blaze, but motorists can still expect road closures around the city centre.
By 5.30, the far left lane on Nelson St - heading from the Northwestern Motorway - had opened.
Federal St, directly next to the Sky Tower,is now also fully open.
CITY CENTRE FIRE - ROADS CLOSED - 6:10AM Road closures remain: Wellesley St (west from Victoria to Nelson + btwn Nelson & Hobson), and Hobson St (btwn Victoria & Wellesley), left lane on Nelson St is OPEN (btwn Cook & Victoria). Avoid this area or expect diversions & delays. pic.twitter.com/uvd209pGqB
People due to catch buses in and out of the area are also being told to still expect delays as many buses are detoured again this morning.
Members of the public should check in on the Auckland Transport website to see how their service is affected and where to catch a bus at alternative bus stops set up around the city.
As road closures continue in the central city due to the fire, many buses are detoured again this morning. Please expect delays. For more information on the detour routes and alternative bus stops, visit: https://t.co/4pR9HS7eRXpic.twitter.com/aHSNbPdTZk