There have been no deaths on New Zealand roads over Labour Weekend, marking a new record for the period in recent years.
The official holiday road toll period began at 4pm on Friday and ended at 6am this morning.
Last year, a total of six people died on the roads over Labour Weekend.
In 2022, five people died, while 2021 saw six deaths and 2020 saw eight deaths.
The previous lowest death toll was in 2013, where one person died.
During Labour Weekend this year, a “smorgasbord” of severe weather hit parts of the country.
State Highway 6 was closed through the Buller Gorge due to what the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) called a “significant slip”.
Yesterday, an NZTA spokesperson said motorists should allow extra time for travelling in main centres as holidaymakers returned home.
Earlier, police director of road policing Superintendent Steve Greally also said staff will be visible patrolling roads with a focus on reducing harm over the long weekend.
“Our teams continue to work tirelessly throughout the country to make sure everyone remains safe on our roads every day and long weekends are no different.
“We all have a responsibility to drive and ride safely on our roads. Six lives were unfortunately lost on our roads over Labour Weekend last year and we are determined not see a repeat of this.”
