Longest suspension bridge in New Zealand opens
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Longest suspension bridge in New Zealand opens

Jul 27, 2026
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The new bridge across the Hooker River spans 189 metres, replacing the previous crossing that closed last April after rainfall and storms caused riverbank erosion. Department of Conservation's Aoraki Mt Cook District Operations Manager, Sally Jones spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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