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The Local State of Emergency on Banks Peninsula has been lifted.

Residents are encouraged to prepare for rain and strong winds as Christchurch and Banks Peninsula catches the tail of cyclone Gabrielle from tomorrow.

The crisp feel of autumn is in the air, marking the start of another busy leaf fall season for Christchurch City Council.

Residents along Christchurch’s coastline will hear a tsunami sirens test coinciding with the end of daylight saving.

The MetService has issued a severe weather warning for Canterbury and Banks Peninsula and forecasters are predicting that as much 100 to 160mm of rain could fall over the region tomorrow and Thursday.

Residents are encouraged to prepare for rain and strong winds which are predicted to batter Christchurch and Banks Peninsula from Saturday.

The rain gauges at Christchurch’s Botanic Gardens have confirmed that 2018 was one of the wettest years in the city’s history.

Forecasters are predicting a hot few days ahead for Christchurch but the second half of the week could bring some tidal flooding to parts of the city.

Improvements on Moorhouse Avenue, speed limits around schools, tsunami sirens and Central City development contributions – here are the key decisions made at today's Christchurch City Council meeting.

A total fire ban remains in place as hot, gusty north-west winds are forecast for greater Christchurch and Banks Peninsula for the next few days.