The Kaitaki and Kaiarahi ferries are now carrying passengers out of Wellington to Picton but people on foot are still unable to be checked in and carried between Picton and Wellington. Photo: SuppliedKiwiRail is reportedly looking into whether it can ferry people and freight from Wellington to Lyttelton. A spokesman was unable to respond immediately to whether that means a ferry service from Wellington to Lyttelton​ was a possibility. The Kaitaki and Kaiarahi ferries are now carrying passengers out of Wellington to Picton but people on foot are still unable to be checked in and carried between Picton and Wellington. "KiwiRail has set up coordination centres in Christchurch and Wellington to work with the New Zealand Transport Agency and ensure alignment on damage assessment and subsequent repairs."

Source: Otago Daily Times November 15, 2016 20:47 UTC