SH25A connects one side of the Coromandel peninsula to the other and was closed after extensive cyclone damage. For 10 months communities were isolated and businesses struggled while repair work was completed on SH25A. Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Email us at [email protected]  CREDITS Written by Annemarie Quill Read by Sam Smith Produced by Jen Black Audio editing: Connor Scott Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices