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2 August 2026
Eighth recent SH3 Awakino Gorge closure: Businesses say they're hurting
Businesses on SH3 between Taranaki and Waikato face their eighth closure of the highway in recent times, while repairs are made to deal with water flowing on the road, but every closure hurts, they say.
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