House crash partially blocks road

Council contractors were quick off the mark after a house being relocated fell off a truck, partially blocking a Far North road.

The two-three bedroom home suffered extensive damage in the accident and blocked part of Ōrakau Road in the Punakitere Valley, south of Kaikohe, for several hours yesterday (Tuesday 25 February). It appears it struck a number of trees before coming off the trailer about 3.5km from Pokapū Road heading west.

Traffic management was put in place, limiting the unsealed road to one lane for cars only, while contractor Ventia worked quickly to widen the road, cutting into the bank. By mid afternoon, the road was wide enough to allow trucks to pass the damaged house.

The house is still on the road and traffic management remains in place. Contractors were reviewing the situation this morning (Wednesday).

Motorists travelling through the area should slow down, take extra care, and follow the instructions of the traffic management team.