The Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand is lashing out at what he believes are a lack of alternative transport options after his flight out of Wellington was cancelled.
Wang Xiaolong said on X China has "high-speed trains" which he was "really missing".
The cancellation of Air New Zealand service NZ0448 from Wellington bound for Auckland on Friday, as strong winds battered the capital, meant Wang was "stuck" and "clueless as to what to do due to the cancellation of my flight to Auckland and the lack of alternatives", he said.
One Kiwi was sympathetic of Wang's predicament.
"I feel you Mr Ambassador. Unfortunately, NZ has almost no public transport and options [are] expensive and slow."
Others noted there was an overnight bus from Wellington to Auckland, although that might not have been much help for Wang - given the service departed at 7pm, not long after he posted his tweet.
Wang, the 14th Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand, has been in the role since 2022.
He said in a speech last year China and New Zealand relations were healthy, sustainable and thriving.
