TRAFFIC UPDATES

Warkworth to Matakana traffic is backed up due to Hidden Valley festival on at Matakana Country Park.

Wellsford and Dome Valley - traffic heavy in both directions, but especially heading North into Wellsford.

HIbiscus Coast Highway - firefighters are battling a scrub fire which has closed the Hibiscus Coast Highway, Silverdale. Five Firetrucks, a water truck and volunteers are on the scene, no injuries reported.

Take care if you are travelling in this area.

SH16 - Power line down on SH16 before Cleasby Hill with smoke seen. Expect delays unsure if passable at this time.

POWER OUTAGES

SH16 - Power line down on SH16 before Cleasby Hill with smoke seen. Expect delays unsure if passable at this time.

Areas of Mangawhai, Te Arai, Wayby, Langs, Waipu and Ruakaka are without power which may be related to the above incident.

Search on Vectors outage map if you are without power here

For Northpower customers check the outage map here