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title: NZ – Wellington Region – Cook Strait & Lower North Island Weather Disruption – April 20, 2026
description: Severe weather in the Wellington region is disrupting freight services and road networks, causing delays in Cook Strait ferry and linehaul operations.
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# NZ – Wellington Region – Cook Strait & Lower North Island Weather Disruption – April 20, 2026
20 Apr 2026
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Severe weather across the lower North Island is causing significant disruption to freight movements in and around the Wellington region, affecting both Cook Strait ferry services and road freight operations.
## **Cook Strait Ferry Services**
Both Interislander and Bluebridge services have been suspended for April 19–20, 2026, due to the ongoing weather event. Inter-island freight movement is currently on hold. KLN Oceania is monitoring the situation and will prioritise freight dispatch as soon as conditions allow safe resumption of sailings.
## **Road Network — Lower North Island**
Multiple state highways across the Wellington and Hutt Valley region are closed or severely disrupted. Confirmed closures as of April 19 include State Highways 58 and 59, the northbound section of SH2 (Belmont to Haywards interchange), Eastern Hutt Road, and Paekakariki Hill Road. Slips, surface flooding, and lane restrictions are affecting remaining open routes, with delays expected across the network.
An Orange Heavy Rain Warning issued by MetService covers the Tararua Range, Kapiti Coast, and Wellington region, with further heavy rain forecast. Conditions may change rapidly — further closures remain possible.
## **Impact on Linehaul & Deliveries**
These conditions are directly affecting linehaul schedules and delivery timeframes across the lower North Island. KLN Oceania is managing the situation as best as possible and will move freight when it is safe to do so.
## **What This Means for Your Cargo**
Customers with freight in transit to or from the Wellington region, or relying on inter-island movement via Cook Strait, should anticipate delays. We recommend reviewing time-sensitive shipments and reaching out to our team if you need an update on specific consignments.
We will continue to monitor developments and provide further updates as the situation evolves.
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