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2 August 2026
Ninth SH3 Awakino Gorge closure for 2026: Businesses say they're hurting
Businesses on SH3 between Taranaki and Waikato face their ninth closure of the highway this year, while repairs are made to deal with water flowing on the road, but every closure hurts, they say.
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