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Civil Defence Update Wednesday 22 February - 11am

Wednesday, 22 February 2017, 11:14 am | Christchurch City Council

Three cordons have been relaxed since yesterday, to allow residents and landowners to return to their properties. Access by the general public to these cordons is still restricted until further notice. The cordons are: More >>

Port Hills Fire Update – 9:30am

Wednesday, 22 February 2017, 9:44 am | Christchurch City Council

Worsleys Road non-resident landowner access The Worlseys Road cordon was lifted for residents at 9am this morning (Wednesday). All non-residents, including those who own land within the cordon area but live elsewhere, need to obtain an access permit ... More >>

Worsleys Road cordon to be lifted at 9am

Wednesday, 22 February 2017, 8:27 am | Christchurch City Council

Wednesday 22 February Port Hills Fire Update – 8am Worsleys Road cordon to be lifted at 9am More >>

Port Hills Fire Update – 5pm

Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 5:18 pm | Christchurch City Council

A reminder to the public that a strict no-fly zone remains in place for the area bound by Princess Margaret Hospital, Sugarloaf, Teddington and Tai Tapu until midday Friday 24 February. The New Zealand Fire Service is currently operating a drone in ... More >>

Port Hills Fire – Update #6 – 2pm

Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 2:17 pm | Christchurch City Council

Earlier today two cordons opened to residents only, allowing them to return home. The cordons are: · Kennedys Bush Road · Hoon Hay Valley Road Residents are being given priority access to these areas. All non-residents (e.g. insurance representatives, ... More >>

Port Hills Fire Update 1pm - Fire overview

Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 1:35 pm | Christchurch City Council

Fire crews continued patrolling the fire scene last night, focusing on dampening down hotspots at Christchurch Adventure Park. Crew are also focusing on hotspots in the Early Valley Road, Hoon Hay Valley Road and Worsleys Spur area with a 40-50% ... More >>

State of Emergency Extended

Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 12:39 pm | Christchurch City Council

The State of Emergency covering Christchurch City and Selwyn District has been extended, Mayor Lianne Dalziel announced today. Mayor Dalziel and Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton took advice from Rural Fire, Fire, Police and Civil Defence in making the decision. ... More >>

Port Hills Fire update - Power Supply

Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 12:17 pm | Christchurch City Council

Orion reports that around 22 customers remain without power in the Port Hills. These outages are focused around Hoon Hay Valley Road, Burkes Bush, Marleys Hill and Worsleys Road. More >>

Reflecting and giving thanks in a Place to Remember

Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 11:06 am | Christchurch City Council

A city, a region, a nation and an international community impacted by the Canterbury Earthquakes will come together tomorrow to mark the sixth anniversary of the deadly quake and dedicate Oi Manawa Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial. More >>

Port Hills Fire – Update Media – 8am

Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 9:32 am | Christchurch City Council

Cordon access at Kennedys Bush Road and Hoon Hay Valley Road is for residents only. There is no access for the general public at this point in time. The cordons will remain controlled and residents must present photo ID (drivers licence or passport) ... More >>

Port Hills Fire - Update #1 - Tuesday 21 February 6.15am

Tuesday, 21 February 2017, 9:14 am | Christchurch City Council

CORDON CHANGE Based on the latest fire assessment information, Civil Defence Controller David Adamson is pleased to confirm that two cordons will open to residents only today, allowing them to return home. The cordons are: More >>

Christchurch Civil Defence Update 20/2/17 2pm

Monday, 20 February 2017, 2:32 pm | Christchurch City Council

Geotechnical assessments have been carried out this morning on the slopes above residential areas. While the slopes above these areas currently appear sound, this could change if we got heavy rain. Controller John Mackie says this assessment is a positive step ... More >>

Civil Defence update Monday 20 February 2017 - 1pm

Monday, 20 February 2017, 1:11 pm | Christchurch City Council

Residents who are unable to return to their homes and need temporary accommodation can call Christchurch Civil Defence on 03 941 8803. A Christchurch Civil Defence staff member will assist residents to find an appropriate place to stay. Wherever ... More >>

Update on Port Hills fires – midday

Monday, 20 February 2017, 12:09 pm | Christchurch City Council

Aircraft are still in operation over the Port Hills. However low cloud is currently restricting flight in some areas, particularly around the tops of the hills and at higher altitudes. The cloud is expected to clear by the early afternoon. More >>

Update on Port Hills fires –10am

Monday, 20 February 2017, 10:20 am | Christchurch City Council

The fire perimeter is around 30km covering 2075 hectares. Full on-ground suppression of the fire is continuing today. There will be a reduced aerial operation this afternoon to enable pilot and air support crew to attend the funeral of helicopter pilot Steve ... More >>

Update on Port Hills fire – 9.30pm

Sunday, 19 February 2017, 10:31 pm | Christchurch City Council

Christchurch Civil Defence Update Sunday 19 February 2017 Update on Port Hills fire – 9.30pm NOTE: Unless necessary, there will be no further updates until 8AM tomorrow (Monday) The Fire Incident Controller says the Port Hills fire is now under control. ... More >>

Christchurch Civil Defence Update #31

Sunday, 19 February 2017, 12:05 pm | Christchurch City Council

Managed access to Hoon Hay Valley Road and Kennedys Bush Road. Around 120 residents are currently at their Kennedys Bush properties after being granted access at the cordon this morning. The cordon opened at 9am. Residents are also going through the ... More >>

Christchurch Civil Defence Update 9am

Sunday, 19 February 2017, 12:03 pm | Christchurch City Council

Managed access to Hoon Hay Valley Road and Kennedys Bush Road. Around 30 residents were waiting at the cordons when registration for access through the Hoon Hay Valley Road and Kennedys Bush cordons opened at 8am today. Access will remain open until ... More >>

Christchurch Civil Defence Update Public Update 8.30am

Sunday, 19 February 2017, 12:02 pm | Christchurch City Council

Managed access to Hoon Hay Valley Road and Kennedys Bush Road. The green light has been given to today’s managed access for residents to properties behind the Hoon Hay Valley Road and Kennedys Bush cordons. We note that this is really short notice ... More >>

Update on Port Hills fire – 12AM

Sunday, 19 February 2017, 1:38 am | Christchurch City Council

Update on Port Hills fire – 12AM NOTE: Unless necessary, there will be no further updates until 8AM Sunday More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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