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Following on from yesterday's notice, carriers have reached out this morning to advise of further weather related delays. States of Emergency are in place across the Ōtorohanga, Waipā, Tararua, Rangitīkei and Manawatū Districts. Christchurch and Wellington are both currently on watch with potential States of Emergency notices still to come. Ferry Cancellations due to large swells and gale-force winds have occurred over the past few days with both the Inter-Islander and Bluebridge services continuing to monitor the situation. Strong Wind and Rain Warnings have been issued for Tairāwhiti Gisborne, Parts of Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, The Tararua District and Tararua Range, Whanganui, Taihape, Manawatū, Wellington, Parts of Marlborough, Kaikōura District, Parts of Canterbury, and Banks Peninsula. Our carriers are working to minimise disruption and keep freight moving up and down the country by utilising alternative routes where available. However, please expect delays to continue over the next few days as our carrier networks work to navigate road closures, severe weather and backlogs while maintaining people safety. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the Hobbs Global Team!

Severe weather through the North Island over the weekend has resulted in road closures for freight moving to Palmerston North, Hawkes Bay, New Plymouth and Wellington. Carriers have advised to expect 24-hour delays as roads reopen and delivery backlogs are cleared. Please reach out to the Hobbs Team if you have any questions or concerns.