The main area we are watching is Auckland and Northland, where a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in place from midday until 9pm. Heavy localised downpours could cause surface flooding, poor visibility and difficult driving conditions, so some freight moving through these areas may experience delays if severe weather develops.  

Cook Strait services are not showing any significant network-wide disruption, while SH3 through Awakino Gorge is open after its planned overnight closures finished early. Stop/go traffic management remains in place while repair work continues. NZTA SH3 Awakino Gorge Update