Parts of Aotearoa New Zealand’s North Island including Northland, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland(opens in new window), Tairāwhiti Gisborne(opens in new window), Coromandel(opens in new window), Waikato and Hawke’s Bay(opens in new window) have recently suffered extreme weather events that have caused disruption.

In order to ensure manuhiri (visitors) and those making travel arrangements on their behalf – such as travel agents and travel advisors – have the information they need to plan travel to Aotearoa New Zealand, Tourism New Zealand would like to share a few key messages:

• The majority of New Zealand is largely unaffected and is continuing to welcome manuhiri – this includes most parts of the North Island and the South Island
• Airports are open – including in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland – and airlines are operating
• Many businesses such as restaurants and tourism operators are operating as normal but it’s best to check in with them directly before you go to ensure this is the case – you can find contact details for tours, accommodation and transport providers on newzealand.com(opens in new window)

While travelling around Aotearoa, the following official organisations are useful sources of information:

• Waka Kōtahi Transport Agency(opens in new window) – road closures and diversions
• Department of Conservation (DOC)(opens in new window) – accessability to walking trails, beaches, parks and recreation areas
• isite visitor information centres(opens in new window) – provide local and regional expertise

Tourism New Zealand continues to stay in touch with the affected Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs) and as new information comes through, we’ll update this page where relevant.