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Christchurch And Selwyn Mayors Agree On A Declaration Of State Of Local Emergency
Wednesday, 14 February 2024, 6:23 pm | Emergency Management Canterbury
Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger and Selwyn District Council Mayor Sam Broughton have agreed that a State of Local Emergency be declared for Christchurch City (which includes Banks Peninsula) and Selwyn District due to the impacts of the fire in the Port Hills. ... More >>
Register For Help Cleaning Up After The Floods
Wednesday, 9 June 2021, 9:49 am | Emergency Management Canterbury
Canterbury farmers and landowners affected by the recent flooding can now register for help with cleaning up their properties through the Government's Enhanced Taskforce Green (ETFG) scheme. Yesterday, Minister of Social Development and Employment, Hon ... More >>
Flood Help Available
Sunday, 6 June 2021, 4:33 pm | Emergency Management Canterbury
Civil defence welfare teams are continuing to check on residents whose homes and property were affected by last week’s flooding. Emergency Management Canterbury Group Controller Don Chittock says that assistance is available to those who need ... More >>
Welfare Support Phone Calls
Saturday, 11 April 2020, 3:07 pm | Emergency Management Canterbury
Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) wants to remind Cantabrians that any legitimate phone calls made on behalf of CDEM would never request bank account, credit card or PIN details. Canterbury CDEM Group Controller Neville Reilly said ... More >>
Being Prepared In Your Bubble
Friday, 10 April 2020, 7:16 am | Emergency Management Canterbury
This morning’s 4.3 shallow shake in Christchurch was felt by many and is a timely reminder to think about what you can do to be prepared for other hazards, from within in your bubble, said Canterbury Civil Defence Group Controller Neville Reilly. “The ... More >>
Cyclone Gita - CDEM Canterbury
Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 5:11 pm | Emergency Management Canterbury
MEDIA STATEMENT #1 Cyclone Gita 5pm 20 February 2018 The effects of Cyclone Gita are starting to be felt across the region, but the worst of the weather is still to come this this evening and overnight. Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) ... More >>
Severe Weather Warning for Canterbury – Wind and Water
Tuesday, 17 January 2017, 4:59 pm | Emergency Management Canterbury
Canterbury, north of Ashburton is expected to experience very strong potentially damaging winds. Rain in the headwaters of the Canterbury alpine rivers may also cause river levels to raise rapidly. More >>
State of local emergency extended
Tuesday, 29 November 2016, 2:57 pm | Emergency Management Canterbury
The state of local emergency that has been in place for the Canterbury region since the Kaikōura earthquake on November 14 will be extended for a further week. More >>
State of local emergency extended
Tuesday, 29 November 2016, 2:16 pm | Emergency Management Canterbury
The state of local emergency that has been in place for the Canterbury region since the Kaikōura earthquake on November 14 will be extended for a further week. More >>
Kaikoura Emergency Access Route 28/11/16
Monday, 28 November 2016, 11:44 am | Emergency Management Canterbury
The NZDF convoy is carrying chemical toilets, food for Kaikoura Hospital and materials/tools for critical repairs. There are also two petrol tankers and some essential food. More >>
Kaikoura Emergency Access Route Update for Friday
Friday, 25 November 2016, 11:31 am | Emergency Management Canterbury
CDEM Canterbury is hoping to open the Kaikoura Emergency Access Route (Inland Road) between 1pm and 3pm on Friday. If opened it would be for one-way travel from Kaikoura south. More >>
Residents granted access to Kaikōura Emergency Access Route
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 10:59 am | Emergency Management Canterbury
Residents granted access to Kaikōura Emergency Access Route (Inland Road) 24 November – 6.30am MEDIA ADVISORY Mt Lyford residents have been granted conditional access to the Kaikōura Emergency Access Route (Inland Road). They were advised of this ... More >>
Severe gales forecast for Canterbury
Friday, 2 October 2015, 3:34 pm | Emergency Management Canterbury
Severe gales are predicted for Canterbury on Sunday and Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management group (CDEM) is warning people to stay indoors and be careful with outdoor burning. More >>
Concern for vulnerable during weather event
Friday, 21 June 2013, 1:10 pm | Emergency Management Canterbury
With the continuing bad weather throughout the region, Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management group is working with local authorities and other agencies in the area to provide what help is needed. More >>
National Disaster Awareness Week: Timely Reminder
Tuesday, 13 October 2009, 2:48 pm | Emergency Management Canterbury
Emergency organisations are encouraging Cantabrians of all ages to prepare for emergencies as part of National Disaster Awareness Week, which runs this week. More >>
Emergency confusion concerns continue
Monday, 15 May 2006, 2:43 pm | Emergency Management Canterbury
Canterbury’s Civil Defence Emergency Management Group has restated its concerns about the inadequacy of the new National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan, and will be asking other groups around the country and their regional controllers ... More >>
Tsunami event demands answers - CDEM Canterbury
Thursday, 4 May 2006, 5:36 pm | Emergency Management Canterbury
This morning’s non-event tsunami could have caused civil pandemonium had the Tongan earthquake happened two hours later, says Chair of the Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management group Cr Sue Wells. More >>
