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The National State of Emergency declaration will apply to the six regions that have already declared a local State of Emergency: Northland, Auckland, Tairāwhiti, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Hawkes Bay. The NEMA National Coordination Centre will now lead the response to the North Island Severe Weather event. The declaration will enable the Government to…
Residents are encouraged to prepare for rain and strong winds as Christchurch and Banks Peninsula catches the tail of cyclone Gabrielle from tomorrow. Forecasts suggest the main rain period is expected Wednesday and Thursday with totals of 30 to 50 mm expected over the city during this time, 50 to 75 mm for west parts…
Christchurch City Council is preparing the city for an intense period of heavy rain later tonight. “There is an active weather system crossing the South Island and we have been advised that it could bring heavy rain to Christchurch and Banks Peninsula from late tonight through to the early hours of Thursday morning,’’ says Council…
The MetService has issued a severe weather warning for Canterbury and Banks Peninsula and forecasters are predicting that as much 100 to 160mm of rain could fall over the region tomorrow and Thursday. Christchurch City Council is putting measures in place to reduce the flood risk. “The heavy rain is likely to result in some…
Christchurch City Council is advising Banks Peninsula residents to avoid travel on snow affected roads unless it is essential. More from the Council source here
Christchurch City Council’s decision to invest millions of dollars improving the city’s stormwater network helped to prevent homes and businesses flooding this week. The Council’s use of the District Plan to set minimum floor levels to protect buildings in flood-prone areas of the city from the risk of flooding also helped reduce the damage. “Over…
Prolonged heavy rain and king tides are causing flooding in parts of Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. Get the latest information here. More from the Council source here
Contractors are clearing grates and making checks of Christchurch’s stormwater network ahead of a weekend of wet weather and king tides. The MetService has issued a severe weather warning for Canterbury and forecasters are predicting that as much 100mm of rain could fall over the region this weekend. Christchurch may be protected from some of…