High winds have delayed the launch of the country's first commercial space rocket.
Rocket Lab was supposed to start trying today to get its Electron Rocket into the air from Mahia, in Hawke's Bay.
But weather over the weekend has put paid to any launch today.
Peter, our CEO, checking out the wind. Don't worry - we also have a weather station out there! Weather is set to improve soon. #ItsaTest pic.twitter.com/aBnh8yrDjM
— Rocket Lab (@RocketLabUSA) May 21, 2017
The company says high winds over the weekend stopped its rollout and launch preparations.
It means all eyes will be on tomorrow for the next launch opportunity.
The council's set up a marshalling area at Bluck's Pit, off Nuhaka Road for visitors wanting to watch the launch - which is likely to be the closest viewing area.
Access to the launch site on Mahia Peninsula will be closed off to media and the public, and a 12 nautical mile no-go zone is also in place around the sea.
The air-space above the launch site is also off-limits.
The company say they'll release a video of the successful launch, but not of any failures.
Wairoa District Council's economic development and engagement manager Kitea Tipuna said they'll have staff at the visitors viewing area at Bluck's Pit.
"We've got some sort of temporary car parking, enough for potentially about 20 to 30 cars, and then we're going to have some amenities, like a port-a-loo out there."
Tipuna said the staff want to help visitors make the most of their time in Wairoa, even if the launch does need to be postponed.
"It's high probability of a scrub to the postponement of the launch, for whatever reason; weather conditions, etc.
"And so in the event of a scrub, our staff will be able to direct visitors to other parts of the district where they can enjoy what we have to offer."
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