Snow across New Zealand

Harriet Waite buying time as she waits for SH4 to reopen going north just out of Ohakune.

"Huskies" at Tahora Station, Wharekopae (inland Gisborne). Photo: Nicholas Barclay

Heavy snow at Mohaka Rafting on Napier to Taupo Road. Photo: Mohaka Rafting

Pet Calves at Tahora Station, Wharekopae (inland Gisborne). Photo: Nicholas Barclay

"Snow drifting" past big bully boy at Tahora Station, Wharekopae (inland Gisborne). Photo: Nicholas Barclay

Sheep seeking shelter from snow on the Napier to Taupo Road SH5. SUPPLIED

A snow measurement of 26cm was taken at Waikaremoana Holiday Park this morning and it's still snowing now. Photo: Waikaremoana Holiday Park

A really keen angler at Waikaremoana Holiday Park. Photo: Waikaremoana Holiday Park

The homestead of Tahora Station, Wharekopae (inland Gisborne). Photo: Nicholas Barclay

The driveway into Tahora Station, Wharekopae (inland Gisborne). Photo: Nicholas Barclay

Tahora Station wool shed, Wharekopae (inland Gisborne). Photo: Nicholas Barclay

The Hain family of Waikura Station making a pretty impressive snowman.

"Stunning morning with more snow over night. Great to wake up with the power still on", Waikaremoana Holiday Park. Photo: Waikaremoana Holiday Park

A snow measurement of 26cm was taken at Waikaremoana Holiday Park this morning and it's still snowing now. Photo: Waikaremoana Holiday Park

Gisborne District Council warns motorists to take extra care on extremely dangerous roads. Photo: GDC

Photo: Waikaremoana Holiday Park

"The city's not missing out - check out this wintry stuff in a street in Kaiti. Take care out on the roads in the city too, please slow down", Gisborne District Council. Photo: GDC

Heavy snow on the Napier to Taupo Road. Photo: Mohaka Rafting

The Matawai Hotel in Gisborne. Photo: Matawai Hotel

Travelling to Auckland the Waite family is stuck in Ohakune as they wait patiently for SH4 to reopen.

Photo: Mohaka Rafting

Heavy snow at Mohaka Rafting on Napier to Taupo Road. Photo: Mohaka Rafting

Heavy snow at Mohaka Rafting on the Napier to Taupo Road. Photo: Mohaka Rafting

Napier to Taupo Road. Photo: Mohaka Rafting