Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly
A critical shortage of crews has forced the cancellation of several Auckland ferries this weekend.
Auckland Transport and Fullers say all Half Moon Bay and inner harbour loop services were being replaced with buses or taxis.
Both organisations were also warning of delays to Waiheke island, Hobsonville point and Devonport.
Fullers chief executive Mike Horne said the cancellations were a last resort and he expects the situation to improve next week.
"Fullers360, alongside all transport and tourism operators in New Zealand, has been faced with the challenge of running ferry services during the peak summer season with a critical shortage of skilled employees.
"Cancelled services are always a last resort for our business. Unfortunately, we simply do not have the number of staff available this weekend to crew our vessels on these routes.
"We anticipate these cancellations will be a one-off due to higher levels of staff sickness and necessary staff leave."
Services effected
Saturday 25 March
Bus replacements will be provided for:
- 9.55am AKL - HMB and 10.45am HMB - AKL
- 12.25pm AKL - HMB and 1.15pm HMB - AKL
- 2.55 AKL - HMB and 3.45pm HMB - AKL
Uber or taxi replacements will be provided for:
- 7.40AM AKL - HMB and 8.30am HMB -AKl
- 6.10pm AKL - HMB and 7pm HMB -AKL
- 11pm AKL - HMB and 11.45pm HMB-AKL
Sunday 26 March
Bus replacements will be provided for:
- 9.55am AKL - HMB and 10.45am HMB - AKL
- 12.25pm AKL - HMB and 1.15pm HMB - AKL
- 2.55pm AKL - HMB and 3.45pm HMB - AKL
Uber or taxi replacements will be provided for:
- 7.40am AKL - HMB and 8.30am HMB-AKL
- 6.10pm AKL - HMB and 7pm HMB-AKL