Civil Defence in Christchurch

Christchurch City is at risk of these hazards:

Floods
Tsunamis
Earthquakes
Pandemics
Infrastructure failures

State of Local Emergency declared for Banks Peninsula after flooding

Alert opened

12:00PM Tue 17 Feb 2026

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

Useful links below

Information during an emergency

Online

In times of emergency, the Christchurch City Council will provide as much information to the community and visitors as possible through a variety of channels, including their news website newsline.ccc.govt.nz and on Facebook @ChristchurchCityCouncil.

Radio

Radio stations are a vital means of getting the word out during a disaster event and are a great way to stay in the loop. Below is a list of radio frequencies for the district.

  • Radio NZ – 101.7 FM or 675 AM
  • The Hits – 97.7 FM or 96.5 FM
  • Newstalk ZB – 100.1 FM or 1098 AM
  • More FM – 92.1 FM, 94.9FM or 99.1 FM 
  • Magic – 99.3 FM  or 738 AM
  • The Breeze – 94.5 FM
  • Plains FM - 96.9FM
Contact Details

If life or property is at risk, dial 111 for emergency services.

Where to find local information during an alert

Contacting Christchurch City Council