Alerts

Update: 1pm Wednesday 21 February 2024 - Transition to recovery period begins

From 1pm on Wednesday 21 February 2024, Christchurch City and Selwyn District have moved to a transition to recovery period and the state of local emergency has ended.

The transition to recovery period enables a seamless transition from the emergency response phase to the recovery stage. It gives local CDEM teams the powers they may need during recovery, for example to clear damaged areas and dispose of waste and enables remedial works to be carried out where needed.

Residents should continue to follow their local council, Christchurch City Council or Selwyn District Council, for the latest information on the recovery.

Update: 6:13pm Wednesday 14 February 2024 - State of emergency declared due to Port Hills fire

A state of emergency was declared at 6:13pm on Wednesday 14th February 2024 for the Port Hills fire for Christchurch City, including Banks Peninsula, and Selwyn District. For more information, see the official websites below.

Affected districts

• Christchurch
• Selwyn