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State of Emergency declared for Kaikōura

Alert opened

11:30AM Tue 7 Jul 2026

Visit the CDEM Facebook page or the Kaikōura District Council website for the latest information.

Useful links below
- Civil Defence Emergency Management Canterbury Facebook page
- Kaikōura District Council Facebook page
Alert opened

11:30AM Tue 7 Jul 2026
Affected districts
- Kaikōura
Visit the CDEM Facebook page or the Kaikōura District Council website for the latest information.

Useful links below
- Civil Defence Emergency Management Canterbury Facebook page
- Kaikōura District Council Facebook page
Affected districts
- Kaikōura

Alert History

State of Local Emergency Declared for Banks Peninsula after flooding

Alert opened

Tue 17 Feb 2026

Alert closed

Mon 23 Feb 2026

A state of emergency has been declared for Banks Peninsula due to flooding, slips and power outages.

Alert opened

Tue 17 Feb 2026

Alert closed

Mon 23 Feb 2026
Affected districts
- Christchurch
A state of emergency has been declared for Banks Peninsula due to flooding, slips and power outages.

Affected districts
- Christchurch