ALERT: New Zealand- Auckland Travel Disrupted (April 12, 2017)

April 12, 2017

While Tropical Cyclone Cook has been downgraded, it is still impacting travel throughout New Zealand due to strong winds and heavy rain.

Those traveling to or from Auckland should anticipate flight delays and possible cancellations due to the storm.

According to TVNZ:

Auckland Transport says that public transport services are likely to be disrupted [Thursday] due to the cyclone. Wind gusts up to 140km/h as well as heavy rain could mean ferry sailings will be cancelled and bus restrictions will be in place for the Harbour Bridge. Rail services could be reduced or even cancelled. AT Metro Operations Manager Brendon Main said they are closely monitoring forecasts. “Our advice to public transport users is to follow media reports and look for updates on the AT website, Twitter and Facebook and allow extra time for your commute.”

Stuff.co.nz, an award-winning news website in New Zealand, reports:

Flight delays, cancellations in Auckland.

The forecast has sparked warnings from the Auckland Council, Civil Defence and the New Zealand Transport Agency.

People should expect delays and cancellations to certain train services in the city’s south. Flights in and out of the city are being impacted as well, with cancellations occurring.

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Auckland Civil Defence is warning people to postpone travel on Thursday afternoon. Cook is expected to hit between noon and 6pm.

Auckland Transport warns ferries may be cancelled, restrictions imposed on tall vehicles on the harbour bridge and reduced or cancelled train services.

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