These sites can be very handy for checking for heavy traffic, road closures and weather before you head out for a ride.
The following 3 sites all show road works and road warnings around the country.
http://www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic
http://maps.aa.co.nz/traffic/roadwatch Shows traffic congestion on State Highways countrywide.
https://onthemove.govt.nz/ Shows traffic congestion areas in Auckland.
Metservice have a nationwide rolling 3 day rain forecast
http://www.metservice.com/maps-radar/rain-forecast/rain-forecast-3-day
