Historical emergencies

This section lists emergencies where there has been a Civil Defence response. Note: not all emergencies have had a state of emergency declared.

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Severe weather – Canterbury

Heavy Rain for Canterbury

Start

29 May 2021

2:12 PM

Finish

14 Jun 2021

7:51 AM

A state of local emergency was declared for Canterbury on 30 May 2021 due to widespread flooding after heavy rain. The declaration was lifted on 3 June 2021. States of local emergency remained in place for Waimakariri, Selwyn and Ashburton districts from 3 June to 10 June 2021.

Severe weather – Canterbury

Mackenzie County storm damage

Start

02 Dec 1979

Finish

04 Dec 1979

Mackenzie County storm damage. Included Mt Cook.