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Chilly start causes slippery conditions throughout the South Island

Power outages and widespread road closures as Polar blast brings snow, rain and gales to the South

Akaroa, Chorlton, Duvauchelle, Le Bons Bay, Little Akaloa, Ngaio Point, Okains Bay, Robinsons Bay, Takamatua, Takamatua Bay, Fishermans Bay, Hickory Bay, Otanerito Bay and Paua Bay were among the affected areas. Most of these areas had lost power just before 8am and were expected to be restored about midday, according to the Orion website. As of 11am, all but around 600 customers had had their power restored. Orion spokeswoman Linda McGregor said there were reports of trees colliding with power lines across the network on Tuesday morning. Stacy Squires/Stuff Snow has coated the Port Hills in Christchurch, here dusting the car park at Victoria Park.

Power outages and road closures as polar blast brings snow, rain and gales to the South

Clear skies and frosty temperatures ahead as polar blasts moves north

Polar blast brings snow, ice and widespread road closures for south