"Nevertheless, we have sustained significant damage across the port and are working closely with Wellington City Council and others on various options for our port buildings, which includes potential repair through to removal."
Meanwhile the British High Commission building remains closed.
The office in Thorndon is closed for safety reasons, but in the interim the Commission will be operating consular services from the Australian High Commission at 72-76 Hobson St.
The Commission's contact details have not changed.
British people requiring emergency travel documentation are encouraged to go to the online booking system. Most emergency travel documents will need to be issued by the Auckland office.