New Zealand Overcomes Leap Year Glitch Affecting Petrol Pumps

Petrol stations across New Zealand are back in operation after a leap year software glitch disrupted self-service pumps nationwide.

Self-service petrol pumps in New Zealand were shut down due to a leap year software glitch, leaving motorists stranded.
The glitch affected payment systems, causing a nationwide outage that lasted more than 10 hours.
Petrol companies worked closely with payment software provider Invenco by GVR to resolve the issue, which was isolated to New Zealand.
Most affected petrol stations are now back online, with companies issuing apologies and some offering discounts for the inconvenience.
The incident highlights the extensive reliance on technology and the potential for minor errors to disrupt businesses.