Photo: ODT filesThe Defence Force has been called into help lessen disruption after a major pipeline burst, leaving airlines departing Auckland Airport with only 30% of its normal fuel usage available. Ms Collins said most flights from Auckland Airport were going ahead, but some airlines had reduced schedules for the next week due to the jet fuel shortage. The Defence Force had been tasked with using the naval tanker HMNZS Endeavour to move diesel fuel from Marsden Point to other parts of the country. To do this, the Defence Force had cancelled a major exercise in Singapore to save fuel and was providing up to 20 additional tanker drivers to assist local operators. "As this situation is not considered to be unexpected from this date and time, there is no cover under your policy for any expenses you may incur as a result of Auckland Airport Fuel Crisis delays or cancellations.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 18, 2017 05:15 UTC