For Aucklanders the pinchpoint between Puhoi and Wellsford was expected to start easing at 3.30pm, but it's expected to be heavy all day on December 27, 28, 29 and 30.
Heading south the worst area is usually Takanini to Papakura but traffic is predicted to be heavy only briefly around 9-11am until December 30.
Traffic predictions are based on data from previous years but can vary due to weather, crashes and other unforeseen factors.
Traffic is expected to be heavy all day from Friday to Monday between Puhoi and Wellsford. Image / NZ Transport Agency