Live blog closing
We're closing off our flooding live blog. For all future updates, please go to our new Banks Peninsula flood recovery webpage.
Wainui boil water notice lifted
The boil water notice affecting the Wainui water supply zone has been lifted.
The boil water notice was put in place on 17 February due to damage to infrastructure caused by extreme rainfall.
Temporary repairs are now complete and we have reestablished the water supply.
The decision to lift the notice comes after inspections of the wider network confirmed the infrastructure and water supply are safe.
We have also undertaken extra sampling in the area, including testing some private tanks, to confirm the safety of the water supply.
Council will continue to test the water supply and if anything of concern is seen we will advise residents as quickly as possible.
Cleaning up flood damage on your property
Environment Canterbury has released some helpful guidance on where to go for the latest advice and how to make sure any work you undertake is compliant with the Resource Management Act.
The information includes farm and rural advice, environmental rules and compliance, emergency works, and much more.
Find this useful package of information here: https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/cleaning-up-flood-damage-on-your-property
Little River playground closure
Little River Customer Service Hub and Library closed
Please be aware that the Little River Customer Service Hub and Library (including NZ Post services) remains closed until further notice due to the recent weather event and the ongoing state of emergency.
We are currently assessing the extent of the damage and working to determine a safe and workable timeline for re‑opening the facility. Further updates will be provided as soon as more information is available.
The Akaroa Service Hub, and associated services are open and fully functional: 78 Rue Lavaud, Banks Peninsula, Akaroa, 7520 - Open hours: Mon to Fri, 10am to 2pm.
Road closure update, Monday afternoon
These roads remain closed:
- Kaituna Valley Road, from Parkinsons Road to the end
- Bachelors Road
- Kinloch Road, from Okuti Valley Road to Bossu Road
- Reynolds Valley Road, from Okuti Valley Road to Bossu Road
- Western Valley (Port Levy), from about 2.8km up to the saddle
- Peraki Road, from Bossu Road to the bottom
- Bossu Road, from Wainui Main Road to Lands End
- Donovans Road
- Jubilee Road, from Wainui Main Road to Bossu Road
- Wainui Main Road to Bossu Road
- Wainui Valley Road
These roads are open, but caution is advised when using them:
- Lighthouse Road
- Goughs Bay Road, at the bottom end
- Hickory Bay Road, from about 700m down
- Long Bay Road
- Parkinsons Road
- Prices Valley
- Montgomery Park, near Summit Road
- Western Valley (Little River), from Montgomery Park to the saddle
This road is open, but still has some flooding:
- Waitaturi Lane
State of Emergency lifted
Mayor Phil Mauger has lifted the Local State of Emergency in Banks Peninsula.
The change in status has been effective from 12.30pm on Monday 23 February, and signals that the area, which has sustained extensive damage from flooding and land slips to wet weather can now enter the recovery period.
“I want to thank everyone for the example they’ve set this week – the patience and hard work of residents and the teams working on the response. You’re a credit to our district.
“Now that we’re in the recovery period, we’ll be focusing on supporting the community, repairing damaged water and roading infrastructure around the district, while keeping a close eye on land conditions.”
Mayor Mauger says the Council has made a designation on Banks Peninsula under the Building Act – this step allows Council teams to continue to work to reduce risk, and to better understand any potential impacts on people, property and infrastructure, even once a State of Emergency has been lifted. This makes it much easier to help keep people and property safe over the long-term.
Saturday update, 21 February
Walking tracks
With roads gradually reopening, we're asking residents of and visitors to Banks Peninsula to please be extra careful if they need to use walking tracks in the area. There are a number of slips, and although we have our rangers out checking key parks and tracks, many more may be unreported. Please use the tracks only if necessary, and if moving about the areas or checking in on your property, please be mindful of hazards like saturated ground, fallen trees, and wind. If you spot a slip, please let us know by calling 03 941 8999 or 0800 800 169.
Silt removal
Many of you have been in touch asking for help with removing silt from around your homes. This weekend only — Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 February — we’ll have extra resources available to help Little River and Wainui residents with silt removal immediately surrounding your home. This does not include the wider property.
If you need assistance, please drop into the Little River Community Hub at 44 Western Valley Road between 8.30am and 5pm, or phone Matt on 027 809 6248.
Property access
We’re nearly there with access to all our isolated communities. Crews are working hard to establish resident-only access on Kaituna Valley Road, Reynolds Valley Road, Jubilee Road and Bachelors Road. By the end of tomorrow, Sunday 22, we expect to restore access to all properties except those on Bachelors Road and the last property at the end of Kaituna Valley Road.
Road closure update
For your own safety and that of others in the area, please continue to drive carefully if you’re travelling through affected areas.
The following roads are closed:
- Bachelors Road
- Kaituna Valley Road, from Parkinsons Road
- Kinloch Road, from Okuti Valley Road to Bossu Road
- Jubilee Road, from Wainui Main Road to Bossu
- Wainui Main Road, from Bossu Road
The following roads have restricted access for emergency vehicles and residents only:
- Goughs Bay Road
- Hickory Bay Road
- Lighthouse Road
- Long Bay Road
- Parkinsons Road
- Prices Valley Road
- Wainui Valley Road
- Waitaturi Lane
The following roads are open:
- Charteris Bay Road
- Gebbies Pass Road
- Governors Bay Teddington Road
- Marine Drive
- Millers Road
- Okuti Valley Road
- Onuku Road
- Pattens Road
- Percy Street
- Rue Cachalot
- Wainui Main Road from SH75 to Bossu Road
- Whites Road
Note that many of the roads that are open or restricted access have small slips and debris and care is required.
End of day wrap, Friday 20 February
Good evening everyone, here’s our Friday evening wrap up.
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Wainui residents no longer need to adhere to Level 4 water restrictions. The boil water notice, however, remains in place for Wainui at this time.
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The boil water notice for the Little River water supply zone has been lifted. This means residents in Little River connected to the Council supply no longer need to boil water.
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Two more rubbish skips have been moved to Little River to assist with the removal of flood-damaged property in the area. Another four skips will arrive tomorrow.
We’ll be monitoring social media overnight, but we won’t be posting unless we absolutely have to. We'll start more updates in the morning. Stay safe.
Wainui water supply reinstated
Following work today, Wainui residents connected to the Council supply should have water back on. If you don’t, please call the contact centre on 03 941 8999 or 0800 800 169 and we will have our contractors investigate and resolve the issue.
Wainui residents also no longer need to adhere to Level 4 water restrictions. The boil water notice, however, remains in place for Wainui at this time.
Work has been ongoing since Tuesday to gain access, and provide reliable water supply, to Wainui properties. Ongoing testing will continue over the coming days and we will provided further updates as they are available.
Temporary Port Levy Starlinks
While we are expecting a positive update on communications in Port Levy today or tomorrow, we can confirm there are two Starlink WiFi devices set up for public use in the interim.
These Starlinks are based at 893 Purau Port Levy Road, and at Koukourarata Marae at 9 Puari Road, Port Levy.
9.15am Update
Mōrena koutou
Water supply - Wainui
Water has been restored to all properties except for those above the camp ground on Wainui Valley Road. We will be making a temporary connection to restore water to these properties this morning, and we expect to have water restored to all properties by this afternoon.
Boil water notices remain in place for Wainui and Little River. These won’t be lifted until we are happy the water supply is safe. We are currently testing both water supplies.
Water restrictions are in place for Wainui.
Little River and Duvauchelle
Residents in Little River are asked to conserve water. Reservoir levels are low and we are using tankers to keep up with demand.
If residents do run out of water over the next few days or there is no water to their boundary they should call the Christchurch City Council contact centre on 03 941 8999 or 0800 800 169.
Weather
MetService is forecasting possible localised heavy rain and thunderstorms across Canterbury this afternoon. People should take care in areas where there are known slips. Please keep an eye on the MetService website for updates.
Rubbish skips in Little River
Two rubbish skips have arrived in Little River – one at the domain and one at the Little River Cafe. Residents can use the skips to dispose of any flood-damaged waste.
Please note that the following hazardous items cannot be placed into the skips but can be left beside them: oil, petrol, batteries, gas bottles, and chemicals.
Taking care with silt and mould from flooding
Around flooded homes – whether collecting belongings, inspecting for damage, or cleaning up – it’s important to take steps to protect your health, like wearing protective clothing.
Floodwaters and the silt they leave behind can be contaminated. They may contain sewage, farm run-off, industrial chemicals, and harmful bugs.
As flood silt dries, it can turn into fine dust that becomes airborne. Breathing in this dust can irritate or damage your lungs and airways, worsen asthma and other breathing conditions, and irritate your eyes. For these reasons, all flood silt should be treated as contaminated while it remains on your property.
Flooding and pooled water in a home can also cause mould to grow, which may be a health risk for you and your whānau. Look for visible mould and be aware of any musty smell.
For more health advice about floods and cleaning up a flooded home, visit info.health.nz/floods-and-health
Kerbside collection update
Kerbside collections across both Christchurch and Banks Peninsula have now fully recovered from the disruptions caused by Tuesday’s flooding.
Water Supply Update
Banks Peninsula water supplies
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Our teams have continued to make strong progress assessing and repairing the network and many water supplies across Banks Peninsula are now moving back toward normal operation. Our focus is on working to restore water supply to those areas that are currently still impacted.
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Our main areas of attention remain the Little River and Wainui water supply networks. Work is ongoing in Wainui, and planning is well underway to support next steps in both locations.
Little River
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In Little River a boil water notice remains in place. We’re progressing sampling work across the network and we hope to be able to lift the notice early next week. We’ll keep you updated as our work progresses.
Wainui
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Our teams have been making excellent progress in Wainui and water supply has been restored to the area shown in blue on the map below:
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The area in red remains without water. We are working on installing overland water supply pipes that will connect those areas in red and will have further updates later today.
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Despite the progress we’ve made the network in Wainui is still fragile and further assessments are underway to get the full picture.
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A boil water notice remains in place for Wainui and this is likely to remain for at least the next couple of weeks while we sort out the damage and do the testing required to confirm the supply is safe. We’ll keep you updated as our work progresses.
Access
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The transport and water supply networks in most areas of Banks Peninsula are functioning.
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Our transport and water teams are working closely together to prioritise access to areas where water supply is currently cut off. Some areas are likely to take longer to restore, and we’ll keep the community informed as plans firm up.
Road closure update
The following roads are closed:
- Summit Road, from Sign of the Kiwi to Gebbies Pass Road
- Kinloch Road, from State Highway 75 to Bossu Road
- Reynolds Valley Road, from approximately 600m up
- Millers Road, from State Highway 75 to McQueens Road (alternate access via Gebbies Pass)
- Western Valley Road
- Batchelors Road
- Edwards Road
The following roads have restricted access for emergency vehicles and residents only:
- Okuti Valley Road, from the third bridge to the top
- Stony Bay Road
- Bossu Road, up to 94 Bossu Road
- Patterns Road
- Wainui Valley and Donovans Road
- Kaituna Valley Road, from culvert number 57 to the end
- Roads between Purau and Pigeon Bay
- Roads beyond Pigeon Bay and linking off Summit Road
The following roads are open:
- Jubilee Road, from Wainui Main Road to Bossu Road reopened to end of sealed road
- Lighthouse Road, closed from 300m past the 2025 land instability location
Note that many of the roads that are open or restricted access have small slips and debris and care is required.
9am Update
Our teams have been closely monitoring conditions overnight and are gearing up for a busy day across Banks Peninsula. We know it’s been tough going for many communities, especially where there have been impacts to properties and road access has been disrupted.
Today our big focus is on connecting with people in isolated areas and assessing and repairing water and roading infrastructure across the peninsula. Here’s what’s happening:
This morning, we have helicopter support to head into the isolated southern bays communities. On board are members of our response team who will be carrying out in-person welfare checks.
The priority for these visits is to check on people’s safety and wellbeing, and to understand whether any immediate supplies or support are needed. In some locations, crews will also be moving on foot to reach properties and deliver water or other essential items where access remains limited.
We know the past few days have been particularly challenging for those who’ve been cut off, and today’s work is focused on making sure everyone is safe and has what they need.
Across the peninsula, our teams are continuing to make strong progress on the network. Many water supplies are now moving back toward normal operation.
Our key areas of attention today remain the Little River and Wainui water supply networks. Work is underway, and planning for the next steps in both areas is progressing well. Boil water notices remain in place for both areas.
Floodwaters can be contaminated with germs which could make you and your whānau unwell. To keep yourself safe, here are some things to remember after a flood:
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Wash hands with soap and warm water and dry well after touching flood water or anything it has touched
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Wash hands before making food or eating, touching your mouth or face, or smoking/vaping
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Do not allow children to play in areas impacted by floodwaters until clean-up is completed
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Make sure everyone helping with clean-up wears protective clothing. For more information see the cleaning up a flooded home information sheet: https://healthed.govt.nz/products/cleaning-up-a-flooded-home-he2949
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Do not eat garden produce if soil was flooded
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Do not collect and eat shellfish from the river mouth or harbour after a flood.
For more advice about floods and health: https://info.health.nz/floods-and-health
Roading crews are out again this morning, assessing damage and pushing to restore access wherever conditions allow.
We’ll keep sharing updates as the day progresses. If you’re in an affected area, please continue to follow our live-blog and Facebook page for the latest information.
End of day wrap, Wednesday 18 Feb
Good evening, Christchurch and Banks Peninsula - here's our wrap-up for Wednesday.
A good forecast for tomorrow makes the next steps a bit easier, with a high of 26 degrees in the works.
Starlink WiFi devices have been installed in both Akaroa and Wainui and will remain there for the foreseeable future, to help keep our whānau connected.
At Wainui our teams have been on the ground making great progress investigating damage to infrastructure. We remain committed to ensuring that community has a reliable source of water and will continue investigating every angle to doing so. In the meantime, we ask Wainui residents to conserve the water they do have, and to be mindful that Level 4 water restrictions and a boil water notice are still in place. The boil water notice is also still in place for Little River at this time.
There have been a number of landslides. We are still investigating the extent and number of those slips. We will have a more complete picture tomorrow.
About 120 properties remain without power, and Orion is working to restore these as soon as possible.
State Highway 75 reopened today, albeit with some traffic controls, but there are still road closures in place. Here are the key road closures that remain:
- Summit Road, from Sign of the Kiwi to Gebbies Pass Road
- Okuti Valley Road, from the third bridge to the top
- Patterns Road, due to a slip
- Wainui Valley, Edwards Road, and Donovans Road
- All low-lying roads in Little River may be impassible until flood waters recede
- Kaituna Valley Road, from culvert number 57 to the end
- Kinloch Road, from State Highway 75 to Bossu Road
- Reynolds Valley Road, from about 600m up, due to a slip
- Jubilee Road, from Wainui Main Road to Bossu Road
- Millers Road, from State Highway 75 to McQueens Road (alternate access via Gebbies Pass)
- Lighthouse Road, closed from 300m past 2025 slip location
- Stony Bay Road, closed due to slip
- Western Valley Road, closed due to slip
- Bossu Road, closed due to slip
- Batchelors Rd, bridge/ford overtopped
- Roads between Purau and Pigeon Bay, restricted access.
- Roads beyond Pigeon Bay and linking off Summit Road, restricted access
And on a lighter note, the two school trips previously stuck at Ōnuku Marae and Wainui have been allowed to return home after road openings allowed their safe return.
We’ll be monitoring social media overnight, but we won’t be posting unless we absolutely have to. We'll start more updates in the morning. Stay safe, tīma.
Kerbside collection update
Our contractor has not been able to empty all bins in areas where access was blocked yesterday due to road closures. Once access is restored, the contractor will return to empty the missed bins.
Collection has not been able to occur in Port Levy today. The contractor will collect as soon as they are able to. Bins can remain out if it is safe to do so.
Banks Peninsula water supply update
We’re still working to understand the extent of any impacts on Banks Peninsula water supplies. Until we complete those checks we’re asking residents across the peninsula to conserve water, and boil water notices remain in place for Wainui and Little River. Find more information on this below.
Please conserve water
With the ongoing wet weather, our teams are closely monitoring Banks Peninsula water supplies and the impact heavy rain can have on treatment and production. The conditions are also affecting our ability to reach and check all our water assets, so we’re asking for your help to reduce demand where possible.
We’re urging Banks Peninsula residents – particularly those in Birdlings Flat, Little River, Wainui, Duvauchelle, Takamatua and Akaroa – to conserve water. You can continue to use water for drinking, cooking and hygiene, but please consider delaying nonessential washing and laundry until conditions improve. Please also avoid using water for clean up at this time.
If you notice a leak or see anything unusual that might suggest one, please let us know – your reports are incredibly helpful while access is limited.
Our staff and contractors are on the ground working hard to assess our infrastructure networks. If the situation changes or if pressure on the water supply increases, we’ll provide further updates.
Wainui water supply update
Wainui currently has no network water supply. Residents only have access to the water stored in their own tanks. Please prioritise essential use only. Some bottled water has been delivered to Wainui.
Boil water notice remains in place for Wainui
A Boil Water Notice remains in place for Wainui on Banks Peninsula after flooding caused damage to the local water supply infrastructure. This is likely to remain for at least the next couple of weeks while we investigate and repair damage to the network, and confirm that the water remains safe. We will continue to provide updates on this situation.
Level 4 restrictions are in place for Wainui, this means:
- All use of water outside the house must cease.
- Hand-held hoses, unattended hoses, sprinklers, and garden irrigation systems are not permitted at any time.
- Please conserve water wherever possible.
Known damage to the Wainui network
We’ve confirmed two locations where water pipes have been compromised:
- Above the campground, where floodwaters have damaged a section of pipe.
- Along the coast, where another pipe has been broken due to high river levels.
There may be additional damage, and our teams are actively investigating.
How long will it take for the water supply to be reestablished?
We’re still assessing the overall impacts. Based on what we know so far:
Some areas of Wainui may have water back by the weekend. Other areas could be without network supply for two weeks or longer. In the coming days it will be difficult to get tankers in to refill private property water tanks as we will need to prioritise refilling treatment plants to get our water treatment back up and running.
If required, we will look into providing water from a tap at the reservoir as an interim option. Further details will follow if needed.
Boil water notices remain in place for Little River and Wainui
A Boil Water Notice remains in place for Little River and Wainui after the recent flooding caused issues with the local water supply infrastructure.
In Little River, extensive flooding has reduced the capacity of the water treatment system. Nothing is broken, but there may be potential leaks with septic systems. Conditions mean we cannot get on-site, check everything thoroughly, and confirm the water is safe
The notice is likely to remain in place through the weekend as we we need to check the network and complete testing before lifting it.
A message for bach owners across Banks Peninsula
We know people are concerned about their properties, but if you can, please avoid travelling to Banks Peninsula this weekend.
We have crews out working, damaged roads, and a water network under significant pressure. Staying away will help us focus on essential work and reduce demand on limited water supplies.
State Highway 75 reopened - take care
State Highway 75/Christchurch Akaroa Road has reopened after clearing of flooding and slips, but road users will need to take care.
People may encounter some minor traffic management/temporary restrictions on the route between Christchurch and Banks Peninsula, such as reductions to a single lane in places to accommodate work crews.
We appreciate peoples’ patience while the work was underway to reopen the road, and we ask that people are considerate of residents and those continuing to work on the recovery on the peninsula.
1pm update
Road closure updates, Wednesday 18 February
The following roads are closed:
- Summit Road, from Sign of the Kiwi to Gebbies Pass Road
- Okuti Valley Road, from the third bridge to the top
- Patterns Road, closed due to a slip
- Wainui Valley, Edwards Road, and Donovans Road
- All low lying roads in Little River are impassible due to flooding
- Kaituna Valley Road, from culvert number 57 to the end
- Kinloch Road, from State Highway 75 to Bossu Road
- Reynolds Valley Road, from about 600m up, due to a slip
- Jubilee, from Wainui Main Road to Bossu Road
- Millers Road, from State Highway 75 to McQueens Road
The following roads have reopened:
- Summit Rd to Sugar Loaf
- State Highway 75, from Tai Tapu to Akaroa
- Clarendon Terrace
- Aynsley Terrace
- Waimea Terrace
- Ford Road
- Richardson Terrace
- Fifield Terrace
- Riverlaw Terrace
- Dyers Pass Road, from Sign of the Kiwi to Governors Bay
Overnight update
- There's currently no weather warning in place for Banks Peninsula and Christchurch, but just because the rain has stopped, doesn’t mean the response has. Water levels in Banks Peninsula streams and rivers remain high, and there are flood waters and hazards on some roads.
- There’s been a loss of water supply in Wainui. We’ll have a team onsite on Wednesday morning to assess the situation and look at options for providing water to the community as soon as possible. We ask Wainui residents to conserve the water they do have, and to be mindful that the boil water notice is still in place.
- If you’re in Akaroa, please remain there until further notice, and don’t travel to Little River until the road reopens.
- We have a response team in Akaroa overnight available to respond as needed.
- To help Banks Peninsula residents get in touch, we're setting up Starlink kits in Akaroa. Starlink kits provide satellite internet connections so you can connect to free WIFI. Our teams are on site setting them up and they’ll be available from around midday at the Gaiety Hall at 105 Rue Jolie, and the Akaroa Health Centre at 2 Aylmers Valley Road.
- There have been a number of landslides. We’re closely monitoring the existing landslide at Lighthouse Road, and NZTA is managing another on the Akaroa side of Hilltop on SH75. SH75 remains closed. We'll have a better sense of slips around the area on Wednesday as our crews get the chance to inspect the situation in daylight.
- We estimate there are 222 properties without power, and Orion is working to restore power as soon as possible.
- The boil water notices for Little River and Wainui remain in place.
- Wainui Main Road is closed from Bossu Road and teams will be working to reopen it as soon as possible.
- We’re aware of a small number of self-evacuations, and we have welfare arrangements in place for anyone who needs support. If you believe there’s any risk to life, please call 111.
- Road closure status could change. Please check back throughout the day for regular updates.
More roads reopening
Roads in Christchurch's southern roading network have largely reopened. Those that remain closed:
- Clarendon Terrace between Opawa Road and Tavender Street
- Aynsley Terrace between Centaurus Road and Garlands Road
- Summit Road between the Sign of the Kiwi and Gebbies Pass
- Summit Road towards Sugar Loaf
Roads reopen
Richardson and Fifield Terraces now reopen.
Wet weather update
Rain continues to fall across Banks Peninsula, with some easing of intensity. Water levels in Banks Peninsula streams and rivers remain high, and flood waters and hazards are present on some roads.
Akaroa
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State Highway 75 into Akaroa remains closed.
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Although communication networks are currently limited, in an emergency ring please ring 111.
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Response teams have been in the area checking on residents.
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We’re asking Akaroa residents and visitors to remain in Akaroa and not attempt to drive toward Little River.
Little River
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Flooding remains present in and around the township.
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Although communication networks are currently limited, in an emergency ring please ring 111.
Lake Forsyth / Te Roto o Wairewa now open
Lake Forsyth / Te Roto o Wairewa is now open. A 50‑tonne digger has created the channel to the sea.
High swells or tides may cause the opening to narrow or close, as waves can push gravel back into the channel. To manage this, staff are actively monitoring conditions, and equipment remains on site so the opening can be maintained if required.
More information about when we open the lake is available on our website.
Boil Water Notice extended to Little River
A Boil Water Notice is now in place for both Wainui and Little River on Banks Peninsula after the recent flooding caused issues with the local water supply infrastructure.
In Little River, extensive flooding and overflowing septic tanks have reduced the capacity and availability of the water treatment system. Nothing is broken, but the conditions mean we need time to get on-site, check everything thoroughly, and confirm the water is safe.
At this stage, we have not confirmed any contamination. However, because the flooding has affected parts of the system, we cannot guarantee water quality. The notice has been issued as a precaution to protect public health.
All water used for drinking, preparing food, brushing teeth, washing utensils, or making ice should be boiled until further notice. Bringing water to a rolling boil for one minute is enough to kill bacteria. Water does not need to be boiled for showering, bathing, or laundry, but please take care not to swallow water while showering.
Our teams are doing what they can today to assess the full impact of the flooding and checking the infrastructure, but the conditions are making that challenging. Until we have more information and can confirm that the water is safe to drink, the Boil Water Notice will remain in place.
We will update the community as soon as it is safe to lift the notice. The Boil Water Notice is also available on our website.
For more advice about floods and health, please visit info.health.nz/floods-and-health
Wet weather and flooding safety information
Stay out of floodwater
- If you see water rising quickly, do not wait for official warnings, head for higher ground immediately if it is safe to do so.
- Do not try to walk, swim or drive through floodwaters – the water does not have to be very deep or moving very fast before it can carry you or your car away.
- Always assume that floodwater is potentially contaminated with animal or human sewage. Ensure hands, clothes and property are thoroughly cleaned after contact with floodwaters.
If your house is flooding
- Move valuable and dangerous items, including electrical equipment and chemicals, as high above the floor as possible.
- Use watertight containers to store important items.
- Lift curtains, rugs and bedding off the floor.
- If you are in immediate danger, call 111.
When to get in touch with us
If you or your property are in immediate danger or need assistance to evacuate, call 111.
Get in touch with us on 03 941 8999 or 0800 800 169 if flooding is threatening property or causing significant issues for your community, such as:
- If you notice a slip or landslide.
- Flooding is posing a threat to property.
- You can see a blocked drain causing issues for your community.
- You can see a road that needs to be closed.
How you can help
- If you are driving, please drive slowly to avoid causing ponded water being pushed onto people’s property.
- Avoid parking in low-lying areas, especially near rivers.
- Treat all flood waters as contaminated.
- Keep in contact with family, friends and neighbours. Ensure you have an evacuation point planned e.g. a friend’s or family member’s house.
- Check grates and gutters outside your property are clear of leaves.
If your toilet isn't working
During significant rain events parts of our wastewater system can fill up with stormwater causing issues for toilets and plumbing. This will usually resolve once rain and flooding reduce and the water network recovers.
If you're having issues at your property, limit or avoid using toilets, showers, dishwashers and washing machines to reduce the load on your wastewater pipes.
Stay informed
- The situation can change very quickly during a flood event. Listen out for announcements or warnings on your radio or monitor your local Civil Defence online channels. Keep up-to-date with the Newsline rolling blog.
- To learn about the radio stations, websites and social media channels used by CDEM in your local area, head to your district (external link) page.
Please conserve water in Banks Peninsula
As part of our response to the current wet weather, our teams are closely monitoring Banks Peninsula water supplies and the impact heavy rain can have on treatment and production.
We’re urging residents to conserve water where possible while the weather continues. You can continue to use water for drinking, cooking and hygiene but please consider delaying non-essential washing and laundry. Please let us know if you are aware of a leak or have seen something irregular or out of the ordinary that might suggest a leak.
Our staff and contractors are available around the clock to respond to any issues. If the situation changes or if pressure on the water supply increases, we’ll provide timely updates on our Facebook page and through our Newsline live-blog.
Road closures update
- Clarendon Terrace is closed from Opawa Road to Tavender Street
- Eastern Terrace is closed from Birdwood Avenue to Tennyson Street
- Waimea Terrace is closed from Riverview Street to Malcolm Avenue
- Ford Road is closed from Opawa Road to 42 Ford Road
- Richardson Terrace is closed from Opawa Road to Wildberry Road
- Fifield Terrace is closed from Beckford Street to Ensors Road
- Riverlaw Terrace is closed from Beckford Street to 364 Riverlaw Terrace
- New Brighton Road is closed between Rawson Street and Pages Road
- Summit Road is closed from Sign of the Kiwi to Governors Bay
- Summit Road between Gebbies Pass and Dyers Pass is closed due to slips
- Summit Road is closed from Sign of the Kiwi towards Sugar Loaf
- SH75 is closed from Gebbies Valley to Akaroa
- Teddington Road is closed - Allandale side of Governors Bay
- Charteris Bay Road is closed from Andersons Road to Teddington
- Gebbies Pass Road is closed from SH75 to Teddington
- All low lying roads in Little River are impassible due to flooding
- Prices Valley Road is closed
- Kinloch Road is closed
- Reynolds Valley Road is closed
- Jubilee Road is closed from Wainui Main Road to Bossu Road
- Wainui Main Road is closed from Bossy Road
- Millers Road is closed from SH75 to Gebbies Pass Road
Local State of Emergency declared for Banks Peninsula
Mayor Phil Mauger made the declaration at 12pm following the impact of the wet weather such as flooding, fallen trees, slips, landslides and loss of communication and power to some areas, overnight and this morning.
“This decision allows us to keep people safe by engaging all resources into responding quickly to problems that may arise. This is one of the best ways we can protect the community, by declaring a Local State of Emergency.”
“We anticipated the weather easing off, but unfortunately that hasn’t happened, and isn't forecast to begin easing until 6pm. So, declaring will mean we can ensure we have access to any resources required during the response,” the Mayor said.
Wainui Boil Water Notice
A Boil Water Notice is now in place for Wainui on Banks Peninsula after flooding caused damage to the local water supply infrastructure. Until we can fully assess what has happened and confirm that the water remains safe, the notice will stay in place.
At this stage we have not confirmed contamination, but the damage from the flooding means we cannot guarantee water safety. The notice has been issued to protect public health.
All water used for drinking, preparing food, brushing teeth, washing utensils or making ice should be boiled until further notice. Bringing water to a rolling boil for one minute is enough to kill bacteria.
Water does not need to be boiled for showering, bathing or laundry, but please take care not to swallow water while showering.
Our teams are on the ground in Wainui today, and are assessing the extent of the flooding related damage to the water supply system. Until we have more information, the boil water notice will remain in place.‑related damage to the water supply system. Until we have more information, the boil water notice will remain in place.
We will notify the community as soon as it is safe to lift the notice. You can see the Boil Water Notice on our website.
Heavy rain watch extended
MetService has extended its Heavy Rain Watch for Christchurch to 3pm today. It was previously until 10am.
Find out more: https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home
Kerbside collection
Kerbside collection will be disrupted across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula today, including Diamond Harbour, Little River, areas around the Akaroa Highway closure and Ōpāwaho Heathcote River.
Bins will be collected as normal tomorrow, if roads are open and access allows.
3:20pm UPDATE:
Due to flooding, kerbside collections have been disrupted in Diamond Harbour, Eastern Tce, Ernlea St, Garlands Rd and Palatine Tce between Burnbrae and Buxton Tce. Additional streets could be affected as access changes throughout the day. If you are in these areas and your bin is already out on the kerb, please leave it out until our team can collect it later today or tomorrow.
If your street is experiencing flooding and you have not yet put your bin out, please do not put it out until 6am tomorrow morning or once flood waters have subsided.
For the latest updates go to: Your wet weather and flooding questions answered : Christchurch City Council.
Diamond Harbour ferry running as usual - but check before you go
The ferries between Lyttelton and Diamond Harbour are running as per the usual schedule for now. Please check the Diamond Harbour ferry Facebook page before you leave home for the most up to date information.
Additional road closures
- New Brighton Road is closed between Rawson Street and Pages Road.
- Summit Road between Gebbies Pass and Dyers Pass is closed due to slips.
Little River and Akaroa Library and Customer Service Hubs closed
Due to SH75 being closed from Tai Tapu to Akaroa, the Little River and Akaroa Library and Customer Service Hubs will be unable to open today
Banks Peninsula road closures
Inner Harbour
- Governors Bay - Teddington Rd on Teddington side of Allandale is currently closed until mid-morning due to fallen trees.
- Bamfords Road is also closed due to tree down
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Charteris Bay Road is closed from Andersons Rd to Teddington due to flooding.
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Gebbies Pass Road is closed from SH75 to Teddington due to flooding.
Outer Harbour
- SH75 is closed to all vehicles from Kaituna to Little River
- There is widespread flooding in Akaroa, so please take care on the roads.