Air New Zealand flight lands safely in Auckland after hydraulic issue

Emergency crews responded as an Air New Zealand plane touched down safely in Auckland. Photo / RNZ

By RNZ

An Air New Zealand flight with hydraulic issues has landed safely at Auckland Airport.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand were called to be on standby just after 12pm today.

Crews from the airport, Mt Wellington and Papakura attended.

Auckland Airport confirmed it was flight ANZ538 from Christchurch to Auckland.

Air New Zealand chief operating officer Alex Marren said the crew reported the issue during the flight.

“As a precaution and in line with standard operating procedures, emergency services were on standby at Auckland Airport. The aircraft landed safely and our maintenance team will now inspect the aircraft before it can return to service,” she said.

– RNZ