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“Spectacle” creates issues for farmers

Wednesday, 15 September 2010, 5:16 pm | Civil Defence Emergency Management

Even though the effects of last week’s earthquake on rural regions are fascinating, the Rural Recovery Group is asking the public to now let farmers get back to business. More >>

Canterbury earthquake: Current priority areas

Monday, 13 September 2010, 2:58 pm | Civil Defence Emergency Management

As response to the Canterbury earthquake continues to move to recovery, public safety remains the primary consideration. More >>

Gratitude For External Assistance

Sunday, 12 September 2010, 5:38 pm | Civil Defence Emergency Management

There's been an influx of skilled professionals from central and local government to Canterbury, in response to last Saturday’s earthquake. NGOs, professional services firms and other organisations have willingly and generously sent staff to the region. More >>

Ongoing community help essential

Friday, 10 September 2010, 3:12 pm | Civil Defence Emergency Management

Ongoing voluntary efforts from members of the community will be an essential part of the long-term recovery in Canterbury following last Saturday’s earthquake, says Canterbury Civil Defence Controller Jon Mitchell. More >>

Canterbury services recovering after earthquake

Friday, 10 September 2010, 1:52 pm | Civil Defence Emergency Management

Civil Defence Director, John Hamilton says public services are recovering in the Canterbury region, despite a series of aftershocks that accelerated this morning after a relative lull yesterday. More >>

Quake Response Proves Value Of CD Arrangements

Friday, 10 September 2010, 10:19 am | Civil Defence Emergency Management

The effective, well-coordinated response to the Canterbury earthquake by local authorities, the regional council, emergency services and other agencies has proved the value of the region's emergency management arrangements, says Canterbury Civil Defence ... More >>

Shifting from response to recovery

Thursday, 9 September 2010, 3:52 pm | Civil Defence Emergency Management

Civil Defence Director, John Hamilton says public services are being restored in Canterbury, with people in the region receiving support from welfare staff and building inspectors despite disruption caused by strong and frequent aftershocks. More >>

Waimakariri River Contaminated

Thursday, 9 September 2010, 10:33 am | Civil Defence Emergency Management

The current emergency situation has led to the Waimakariri River becoming contaminated in its lower reaches, downstream of McLeans Island. More >>

Sulphur smell detected in Christchurch

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 2:04 pm | Civil Defence Emergency Management

There have been reports of sulphur smells in parts of Christchurch. These have been investigated by Fire Service and Environment Canterbury’s Hazardous Substance team. More >>

No major damage from today’s big shock

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 12:51 pm | Civil Defence Emergency Management

Some inspected buildings will require reassessment but an initial check showed no substantial damage from the aftershocks of up to Magnitude 5.4 that hit the Christchurch area this morning, as the city has extended its State of Emergency by a week. More >>

Update on school closures

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 11:09 am | Civil Defence Emergency Management

Update on school closures Civil Defence says all schools in Christchurch city, Selwyn and Waimakariki Districts will remain closed today. More >>

Local HB earthquake reminder to be prepared

Tuesday, 7 September 2010, 1:19 pm | Civil Defence Emergency Management

Hawke’s Bay CDEM Group Coordinator Nigel Simpson said that this morning’s 5.2 M earthquake centred just off the coast of southern Hawke’s Bay gave Porangahau residents a sharp reminder. More >>

Big increases in visitors to civil defence website

Tuesday, 7 September 2010, 11:00 am | Civil Defence Emergency Management

There have been big increases in visitors to the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management websites since the Canterbury earthquake at 04.35am on Saturday 4 September. More >>

Metro Bus Services Not Operating Monday Sept 6

Sunday, 5 September 2010, 5:21 pm | Civil Defence Emergency Management

Metro bus services for Christchurch, Selwyn, and Waimakariri districts will not operate on Monday September 6. This is to allow more time to assess the damage to roads in Christchurch and surrounding areas before passenger bus services can resume. More >>

Schools To Close For Two Days

Sunday, 5 September 2010, 2:54 pm | Civil Defence Emergency Management

All schools in Christchurch, Selwyn district and Kaiapoi have been closed for two days under the Civil Defence Act 2002. Schools in these areas will be closed on Monday 6 September and Tuesday 7 September. More >>

Civil Defence Update Earthquake: Sep 5, 6.00am

Sunday, 5 September 2010, 10:11 am | Civil Defence Emergency Management

Emergency Management for Greater Christchurch earthquake: plans needed for bad weather ahead. Residents need to look at their longer term plans and prepare for the emergency to continue into next week at least. More >>

Greater Christchurch earthquake

Saturday, 4 September 2010, 2:51 pm | Civil Defence Emergency Management

Due to this morning’s 7.2 magnitude earthquake, a state of emergency has been declared for Christchurch city, Selwyn and Waimakariri Districts. The city’s state of emergency is likely to be in place until noon Monday, the other districts for at least 24 hours. More >>

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