A Queenstown Lakes District Council spokesman said ice was forming below the summit of the Crown Range, particularly on the Queenstown side. Roading crews had used significant amounts of grit on the Crown Range Rd, so motorists should slow down, take care and carry chains, he said. All other major roads around Queenstown and Wānaka remained opened, but there was a mix of wet and dry roads with light rain falling in some areas so motorists should expect winter conditions, the spokesman said.
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Lower North Island forecast from Wednesday May 19. State Highway 94 (Te Anau to Milford) closed on Monday between East Gate (Hollyford) and West Gate (Chasm) because of heavy snow warnings, and did not reopen until just after 8.30am on Wednesday.
Weather: Snow, rain and strong winds expected for large parts of the country
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Mayor Jim Boult said business would continue as usual at Wānaka Airport. Prior to the lease being implemented, QAC held a management agreement to oversee the day-to-day running of the airport. Now the council would enter an interim arrangement for QAC to continue running Wānaka Airport to ensure continued operations, Boult said.
Supplied Operations for longer term management would be considered by the full council in coming months. “There’s a lot of work to do right now to just keep the airport running safely for the 30 plus operators and the 300 people who work at or in support of Wānaka Airport.”