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Wairoa District, Kaikōura District, and Waitaki District Flooding

Friday 10 Jul - last updated 12:07 am

Wairoa District

A state of local emergency has been declared for the Wairoa District due to significant flooding. 

For local updates visit the Wairoa District Council website and Facebook page.

 

Kaikōura District

A state of local emergency has been declared for Kaikōura District due to the risk of flooding, potential evacuations and to support the local response.

For local updates visit Kaikōura District Council website.

 

Waitaki District

The state of local emergency for the Waitaki District has transitioned into Recovery after assessment confirming the immediate risk to public safety has reduced.

For local updates visit the Waitaki District Council website.

 

If life, health or property is in danger, call 111 immediately.

Find out what support you can get if you have been affected by an emergency event.

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