Earthquake Update Friday 18 November

The November 14 earthquake has affected some FastWay Courier services.

Kaikoura

Limited deliveries are being made in the Kaikoura township with parcels being flown in as space on flights allows. Priority has been given to pharmacy supplies.

South Island transport routes

Transport trucks moving mail and parcels through the upper South Island are using the SH1 diversion through Lewis Pass.

As a temporary measure while the SH1 diversion is in place, we ask Marlborough customers to lodge parcels earlier in the day so that items reach Christchurch in time for processing that night. Items should be lodged by 3.30pm in Blenheim and by 3pm in surrounding towns including Picton, Renwick and Seddon.

Inter-Island parcels are being moved between the North and South Islands on a reduced ferry timetable with trucks taking the alternative route through Lewis Pass. Economy Courier items being sent from the North Island to the West Coast and areas south of Christchurch may take an extra day to be delivered while the SH1 diversion is in place.