SERVICE UPDATE | Severe Weather

UPDATE - 21.10.25 10.31 pm

SH1 Kaikoura Coast will remain closed for the rest of the evening

20.10.25 | 4.10 pm

Due to heavy rain and gale-force winds across the country, multiple road closures are currently impacting freight movement nationwide.

Our operations teams are actively working to minimise disruption and keep freight moving as efficiently as possible.

Main Areas of Concern:

  • South Island into Nelson/Blenheim

  • Masterton and surrounding areas

  • Lower North Island into Hawke’s Bay

  • All inter-island freight movements

Current Road Closures:

  • SH7 Hanmer Springs to Springs Junction (Lewis Pass): Closed due to flooding

  • SH7 Dobson to Ngahere: Closed due to flooding

  • SH1 Cheviot to Blenheim: Closed due to extreme winds, fire, downed power lines, fallen trees, and vehicles

  • SH2 Clareville to Waingawa: Closed due to fallen trees

  • SH2 Takapau to Pakipaki: Affected by severe weather and potential closures

Additional Disruptions:

  • Delays with InterIslander ferry sailings

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