RNZ2 Aug, 2026 04:11 AM4 mins to readGyandev Rawat, who owns the River Run Cafe in Mōkau, says repeated closures of SH3 through the Awakino Gorge are hurting local businesses. Photo / RNZ, Robin MartinGyandev Rawat, who owns the River Run Cafe in Mōkau, says repeated closures of SH3 through the Awakino Gorge are hurting local businesses. Photo / RNZ, Robin MartinBy Robin Martin of RNZIt’s a case of grin and bear it for Mōkau businesses facing yet another complete closure of the Awakino Gorge – the link between Taranaki and Waikato – on State Highway 3.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has announced the gorge
