Storm Isolation and Bridge Crisis

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Hundreds still cut off after this week’s storm, with no power and flooded roads blocking access to Martinborough and key bridges like Ponatahi and Waihenga. Officials are turning to boats and planes to deliver supplies as repairs to the damaged Tūranganui Bridge — which reopened in February after a human chain delivered food — remain delayed. The bridge won’t reopen until midweek, and the mayor warns the damage is worse than predicted. Power crews struggle to reach outages due to blocked access, while locals band together using farm tracks. Emergency services are stepping up, but the council…