Eftpos outages affect businesses across lower South Island
Monday 2 November 2026 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Spark, Invercargill City Council, Paymark, Worldline
Electronic payment disruptions hit supermarkets, pharmacies, and council facilities across the lower South Island on Monday. Some motorists also reported being unable to pay for fuel at self-service stations. Paymark stated that a fix for the outage was implemented on Monday morning.