Systems restored at Christchurch Airport after lightning strikes

Update 12:22 pm

Airways New Zealand says all systems at Christchurch International Airport are now operational again. 

Airways New Zealand's General Manager People and Partnerships, Jamie Gray, says lightning strikes had earlier affected some of the critical infrastructure at the airport, resulting in some flights being cancelled or diverted, though the airport remained open. 

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Any queries about affected flights should be directed to the relevant airline.

11:47 am

Lightning strikes have affected some of the critical infrastructure at Christchurch International Airport resulting in some flights being cancelled or diverted, though the airport remains open.

Airways New Zealand's General Manager People and Partnerships, Jamie Gray, says technicians are inspecting the equipment and beginning repairs.

Note to editors:

Any queries about upcoming flights should be directed to the relevant airline.