8 Sep 2022

Marlborough Sounds locals remain cut off after storm

From Checkpoint, 5:17 pm on 8 September 2022

Hundreds of Marlborough Sounds residents remain cut off after a storm caused further damage to the remote roading network, for the second time in as many years.

Residents in the worst affected areas of Kenepuru Sound, Okiwi Bay, French Pass, Port Underwood and Queen Charlotte Sound no longer have road access and have been forced to find alternative means of getting in and out.

Samantha Gee took a barge trip to meet those adjusting to a new way of life.