IMPORTANT NETWORK UPDATE | Ferry Cancellations and State of Emergency

4.18 pm Update

Further to our previous update, we can now confirm the following sailings have been cancelled:

 Sunday 15 February

Wellington to Picton:    1:30 pm, 8:30 pm

Picton to Wellington:    2:00 pm, 7:15 pm

 

Monday 16 February 

Wellington to Picton:    2:00 am, 8:15 am, 1:30 pm, 8:30 pm

Picton to Wellington:    2:30 am, 7:45 am, 2:00 pm, 7:15 pm

Our Operational Teams actively working through these cancellations to support service continuity and network stability over the coming days.

12.46pm

We would like to provide an updated overview of the conditions and service impacts expected across the network over the coming days. As we continue to monitor the evolving weather system, the following key impacts have been identified.

 

State of Emergency – Ōtorohanga District

A State of Emergency has been declared for the Ōtorohanga District due to widespread flooding, slips, and rising water levels.
This declaration follows extensive overnight impacts and ongoing severe weather across the region.

 

Bluebridge Ferry Cancellations

Bluebridge has advised that all sailings from tomorrow morning (Sunday, 15 February) have been cancelled due to severe marine weather conditions.

  • Wellington departures: Cancelled through to 2:00am, Tuesday 17 February

  • Picton departures: Cancelled through to 2:30am, Tuesday 17 February

These cancellations are expected to cause delays to inter island freight movements until services can safely resume. Our Operational Teams are actively working on contingency plans to support network stability and continuity.

 

Additional Network Considerations

Heavy rainfall continues to affect regional routes and further impacts may occur as the weather system progresses.


We will issue additional updates as conditions evolve.

 

Our Operational Teams remain closely engaged with partners and agencies across the network to minimise disruption and support service continuity.

If you require further assistance or have any questions regarding your freight, please contact your Account Manager.

Halls Group Ltd