Roads are closed by snow blanketing inland areas of the South Island after a storm that brought heavy rain and gales to much of the country.
Thousands affected by power cuts overnight are gradually getting supplies restored.
Most weather warnings were lifted on Tuesday morning but snow is still affecting parts of Canterbury.
Heavy snow in inland Canterbury. Photo: Andrew Johnstone
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