Both Vehicle Inspection NZ (VINZ) and Vehicle Testing NZ have closed branches in the Wellington area today.
VINZ chief executive Gordon Shaw says they have closed their Petone brand for the day so the building and hoists can be checked – and as staff were evacuated from the low lying area.
Shaw expects the branch to open tomorrow.
He has also extended an offer to assist VTNZ, who have been forced out of their head office in central Wellington.
VTNZ chief executive Mike Walsh says there is some damage to the building, including water damage, and the landlord has evacuated the building while it is assessed.
VTNZ’s Adelaide Road and Thorndon branches are closed today but are likely to reopen tomorrow.
All other branches for both chains are operating.
