Work continues on repairing a section of State Highway 1 near Kaikōura in the South Island after it was badly damaged by floodwaters earlier in the week. According to reporting, crews are removing rock and vegetation from the damaged area to support safe passage once the road can reopen. Photos provided by NZTA/Waka Kotahi show rock placed where parts of the highway were previously washed away, indicating ongoing efforts to stabilise the site and restore the roadway. The work is focused on preparing the route for reopening, with safety measures in progress to address the effects of erosion and debris following the flooding. The coverage emphasizes that reconstruction activities are underway and that further removal and clearance work is part of the process before traffic can return. No specific reopening date is included in the information provided.