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As everyone knows, we’ve been unable to get a ship over from New Zealand for several weeks, which has seen us run out of petrol at the pumps currently managed by the Council.
We are doing everything we can to arrange an alternative re-supply of fuel.
We are sorry for the impact that this will have on everyone with petrol vehicles and machinery.
The Seaworker arrived on-Island yesterday with fuel. Further vessels are being arranged to bring more.
We will keep you updated as we work through this. In the meantime, if you require support, please contact Barby Joyce.
The plans to bring a barge with essential fuel to the island have fallen through. We understand the urgency required, and we are working with others from across the Island and New Zealand to get fuel here as soon as possible.
If you require support during this time, please contact:
Welfare support
Barby Joyce
Email: heartlands@chathamislands.govt.nz
Phone: 03 305 0146
Mobile: 027 379 1242
We will keep you updated as we know more.
Chatham Islands Shipping is working to charter a barge to bring fuel (both petrol and diesel) to the Island. The company requires an exemption from Maritime NZ to bring fuel via barge and has begun the application process. A fuel resilience working group meets regularly on this matter and we are hopeful Maritime NZ will approve the exemption soon.
