The majority of flights to and from Wellington International Airport have been cancelled until further notice due to severe weather in the capital, a statement from the airport company says.
"We ask that all travellers check with their airline or on the Wellington Airport website at www.wellingtonairport.co.nz on their flights status.''
Air New Zealand confirmed all domestic flight operations into and out of Wellington have been suspended for the rest of this evening.
Passengers whose travel plans have been disrupted as a result should call the Air New Zealand contact centre on 0800 737 000 for further advice.