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Bad weather causes Air New Zealand flight delays on Christmas Eve

18:22 pm on 24 December 2023

(file image) Photo: RNZ / Patrice Allen

Poor weather in parts of Aotearoa have caused delays to 12 Air New Zealand flights and three cancellations.

Air New Zealand flight operations head Captain Hugh Pearce said problems began this morning with flights cancelled due to low cloud and visibility in Nelson.

Customers whose flights were cancelled have been rebooked on extra flights which have been put on or the next available service, Pearce said.

"We'd like to thank customers for their patience and understanding while we work through this weather disruption."

Heavy rain has poured down on parts of the north and central North Island on Sunday.