Freight Network Update

Freight delays are currently being experienced across parts of New Zealand due to severe weather impacts in the South Island and reduced Cook Strait ferry capacity.

Key impacts

• Road closures, flooding and snow are affecting freight movements throughout Marlborough, Kaikōura, Canterbury and parts of Otago.
• Reduced Cook Strait ferry capacity is limiting available space for inter-island freight.
• Delays of 2–5+ days may be experienced on some shipments.

Interislander Maintenance

• Kaiārahi – wet dock maintenance until 13 July 2026.
• Kaitaki – dry dock maintenance from 18 July to 26 September 2026.

Matariki Public Holiday Friday 10 July

• No pick-ups or deliveries will occur on the Matariki public holiday.
• Additional delays may be experienced for freight moving around the holiday period.

Customer Advice

• Allow additional lead time for South Island and inter-island freight.
• Book urgent freight as early as possible.
• Contact our Customer Services team if you have time-critical freight so we can work with our carrier partners to identify the best available options.

We appreciate your patience and will continue to provide updates as network conditions change.