Heavy congestion in Auckland this evening has now eased.
The combination of school returning, good weather and a long weekend for Aucklanders resulted in congestion as holiday-goers and workers headed south and north of the city.
Traffic has since eased, New Zealand Transport Authority said.
#AlkTraffic Update: Traffic is flowing well between Auckland & Warkworth, with moderate traffic in patches. #DriveSafe & take extra care ^LC
— NZTA Akld & Nthlnd (@NZTAAkl) January 29, 2016