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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 >>

Update on Port Hills fire – 11PM

Sunday, 19 February 2017, 1:37 am | Christchurch City Council

Update on Port Hills fire – 11PM NOTE: Unless necessary, there will be no further updates until 8AM tomorrow (Sunday) More >>

Update on Port Hills fire 7PM

Saturday, 18 February 2017, 10:46 pm | Christchurch City Council

Update on Port Hills fire Civil Defence is reminding people that the Port Hills fire and surrounding zones remain off limits to everyone, including recreational users. There have been examples of people trying to enter the zone to explore on bikes or ... More >>

Update on Port Hills fire – 5:30pm

Saturday, 18 February 2017, 10:45 pm | Christchurch City Council

Three cordons have been moved back today, allowing residents to return to their homes. Civil Defence Controller David Adamson said there were now fewer than 150 properties remaining inside cordons. Cordons are still in place in Kennedy’s Bush Road, Hoon ... More >>

Update on Port Hills fire – 3.30pm

Saturday, 18 February 2017, 10:42 pm | Christchurch City Council

Authorities have reviewed the cordons for Dyers Pass Road, Victoria Park Road and Kennedys Bush Road and they have been moved back after a robust risk assessment. · Dyers Pass Road: the cordon is now above the last house on Dyers Pass Road, so ... More >>

Update on Port Hills fires -2pm

Saturday, 18 February 2017, 3:18 pm | Christchurch City Council

Please find attached heat maps which were presented at this morning’s public meeting in Spreydon. These maps are from infrared imagery which show hot spots above and below ground. They also show where the cordons are. Right click to open the link. More >>

Update on Port Hills fires -12.30pm

Saturday, 18 February 2017, 1:20 pm | Christchurch City Council

Drizzle is falling and expected to turn to light rain with north easterly winds. These will be good conditions for firefighters blacking out the fire perimeter. The protection of property is again being given high priority. More >>

Update on Port Hills fires -7am

Saturday, 18 February 2017, 11:29 am | Christchurch City Council

Six cordons remain in place as at 6.00am. Residents are thanked for their patience as risks continue to be assessed around whether or not these cordons can be moved or lifted. Safety is paramount and access can only be made available when the Fire ... More >>

Authorities remove several more fire cordons

Friday, 17 February 2017, 9:27 pm | Christchurch City Council

Authorities remove several more fire cordons Authorities have lifted several further cordons after assessing the risk from the Port Hills fire. Cordons along Cashmere Road have been removed where it intersects with: · Shalamar Drive · Worsleys Road ... More >>

Update on Port Hills Fire 6pm

Friday, 17 February 2017, 9:23 pm | Christchurch City Council

Update on Port Hills Fire 6pm Registration process for property access Authorities have established a process for people to register to gain access to properties within the cordon and collect essential supplies Visits will be prioritised according to ... More >>

3pm Fire Cordon Update

Friday, 17 February 2017, 3:56 pm | Christchurch City Council

The cordons at the corner of Early Valley Road and Old Tai Tapu Road and at the corner of Osterholts Road and Old Tai Tapu Road have been lifted. More >>

Cordon Update

Friday, 17 February 2017, 2:02 pm | Christchurch City Council

Cordon Update Cashmere Rd/Penruddock Rise One cordon on the perimeter of the Port Hills fire has now been lifted. The cordon at the corner of Cashmere Road and Penruddock Rise has now been lifted and these residents only are able to return to their properties. ... More >>

Coming together in a Place to Remember on February 22

Friday, 17 February 2017, 1:28 pm | Christchurch City Council

First responders, a representative of those injured in the earthquakes and a talented young local musician will play key roles in next week’s Dedication of the Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial and Civic Commemorative event marking the sixth anniversary ... More >>

Civil Defence Update

Friday, 17 February 2017, 12:07 pm | Christchurch City Council

A key priority for today is to develop a process to allow evacuated residents back into their homes where it is safe do so. Planning is underway to reduce the cordoned area around the perimeter of the fire, and a decision on which cordons will be lifted ... More >>

Port Hills fire update 11.30pm

Friday, 17 February 2017, 9:14 am | Christchurch City Council

Rural fire will have three crews with 15 staff operating through the night. NZ Fire Service will have three crews and three tankers, with 21 firefighters operating. The focus of efforts will be on patrolling and monitoring. Additional crews will ... More >>