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flag Heavy rain caused landslides that closed a major New Zealand highway for over a week, straining farmers and businesses.

flag Heavy rain on January 16 triggered landslides that closed 60 kilometers of State Highway 2 in New Zealand’s East Coast, disrupting travel for over a week. flag The New Zealand Transport Agency estimates several weeks to clear the road, forcing farmers and businesses to take a 200+ kilometer detour, increasing costs and raising animal welfare concerns. flag Farmers and industry leaders are urging officials to develop a backup plan, warning that repeated storm-related closures every 18 to 36 months are unsustainable. flag While some exporters managed to maintain supply chains, the incident highlights the need for improved infrastructure resilience in storm-prone areas.

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