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A house being moved has slid off a trailer, completely blocking a road in Northland.

The incident occurred on Kaiwaka Mangawhai Road in Kaiwaka shortly before 9am on Wednesday, police said.

The road is expected to be blocked for at least eight hours.

“Diversions are in place at the intersections of Gibbons Road and Redwood Avenue, and motorists are advised to expect delays if they are passing through.”