Marine Parade, between Fleming Street and Leaver Terrace, is closed due to flooding. NZTA was monitoring roads and bridges, and a number of state highways in the South Island had been affected by floodwaters. There have been more than 240 evacuations in the Waimakariri district tonight. Timaru District Council has sent out an emergency alert to residents in the Coopers Creek catchment north of the Orari River, telling them to evacuate immediately due to flooding. "The new timber is currently being cut to . All guests booked in for sessions at the hot pools will be contacted by staff at He Puna Taimoana and will receive a credit to use the pools at an alternative time that suits them. After the earthquakes, farmers in the regions helped out Christchurch in a major way. Waimakariri District, Selwyn District Region Canterbury Region Legal description Legal Road and Crown Land (under action), Canterbury Land District Links open/close Former use Transport - Bridge/ Viaduct Additional information open/close Construction Dates Original Construction 1877 - Other Information The cost is 30 cents per message. Locals are being told that a further 80mm to 100mm of rain is expected about the Canterbury High Country and foothills - bringing the rainfall totals for this area to above 400mm in some inland areas for the entire event, MetService said. Again, locals were warned that such conditions could result in more roads being impassable and communities being isolated. He said traffic will move to the middle lanes during the resurfacing of the southbound, and later northbound, lanes. New Brighton Road, from Bower Avenue to Hawke Street. Dont walk or bike through floodwaters as they could be contaminated with wastewater. Two Civil Defence welfare centres have been set up in Geraldine at St Andrew's Hall and the Geraldine High School library. However, there is still flooding and slips in other parts of Banks Peninsula so anyone travelling in that area should exercise extreme care. Hundreds of residents have been evacuated and more wait for instruction as rivers rage in Canterbury. SH77 Methven to Windwhistle and Darfield - the inland scenic route closed due to flooding several places. The work should take about a week to complete but will mostly take place near the riverbed, meaning it will be dependent on weather and river conditions. Avonside Road, from Retreat Road to Woodham Road, has been closed due to severe flooding. The Canterbury District Health Board has provided the following advice for those in flood-affected areas. Additional crews have been deployed and Orion reports that at present 259 residents are without power. Eglington Street, from Breezes Road to Woolley Street. Halifax Bound light volumes. Published on 21 Feb 2023 Three Waters judgement accepts confiscation of assets with no compensation The decision of the High Court issued today confirms the Government's Three Waters plan is expropriating councils Three Water assets and that the decision to pay compensation rests with Parliament. If you need to see a GP and have trouble getting there, phone them for advice. Remember, always call 111 if you think your life or the lives of others are in danger. Main details Thu 1 Dec 2022 1:44 PM Location Waimakariri River @ Bealey Bridge lookout View with Google Maps Region Selwyn District County Canterbury New Zealand Additional details People Owner Becky Turley Other participating eBirders Jane Stavert Checklist version by Jane Stavert Merryl Edelstein Checklist version by Merryl Edelstein Contacts Christchurch. ^EH pic.twitter.com/RwgaTYG4Sv. Please note the Tram Road on-ramp will be closed from around 7am to 6pm on 2 and 3 November. Mayor Neil Brown said "half of Ashburton" would need to be evacuated if the river's stopbanks broke. State Highway 79 Fairlie to Geraldine is closed due to surface flooding. Please note this does not affect the main Waimakariri Bridge on State Highway One. However, with the next high tide due at 8pm we expect to see flooding occurring again. "We've lost three bridges at this stage - that we're aware of.". NZTA warned people to . From midday to midnight, we are expecting another 50 to 80mm of rain for the southern parts of Banks Peninsula and western parts of the Port Hills, with much of this before 8pm. Avoid contact with flood waters if you can and assume they will be contaminated by sewage. This article first appeared on RNZ and is republished with permission. There's a lot of contingency planning going on so that if something untoward should happen we are in a position to get people out and give them somewhere to go.". If you think these high risk items may have been at room temperature for two or more hours, do not eat them . Please only travel if it's essential. With financial losses increasing and traffic decreasing, the branch closed on 19 April 1959. Owles Terrace, from Hardy Street to Collingwood Road. Mairaki Rd (rast of intersection with McIntoshs Rd). The Cashmere Basin has reached only 40 per cent of its maximum water depth and Curletts Basins has reached 75 per cent, says Christchurch City Council Acting Head of Three Waters and Waste Tim Drennan. Lewis Pass via Waipara, State Highway 7, remained open, linking Canterbury and the West Coast. SH1 Temuka between Arowhenua Rd and Huirapa St. SH1 Hinds River Bridge between Delamaine St and Lynnford Rd. All options for managing the incoming tide are being used. The Hernando de Soto Bridge on Interstate 40 in Memphis, Tennessee, was shut down Tuesday and will be closed for emergency repairs, according to a news release from the Tennessee Department. All rights reserved. Last sample (NZD std time) Stage m Flow m3/s Change mm/h 7 Day peak stage 7 Day peak flow 7 Day peak date Temp Celsius; 01-Mar 18:00: 1.475: 45.61-4: 1.84: Due to the closure of State Highway 75 between Birdlings Flat and Barry's Bay and rising flood waters on the main road through Little River, the Little River Service Hub and Library is closed until further notice. News and Events. But there was "still quite a bit of capacity" in the river. If you have to be on the roads today, please heed the road closure signs. The work is part of the final stages of the Christchurch Northern Corridor (CNC) motorway project. Crews were watching the Ashburton, Hinds, Orari and Opihi Rivers closely as all were at high levels around bridges. 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On Sunday evening, Waimakariri District Council ordered residents living near sections of the Eyre and Ashley rivers to leave their homes. Forecast restriction end: 1st of January 1970, 1:00am. Wash skin that has come into contact with flood waters, and wash your hands as soon as you reasonably can - or use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser. the mackay bridge SH1 south of Temuka: Due to flooding the highway is closed at Arowhenua Road/ the Opihi River. There have been more than 240 evacuations in the Waimakariri district tonight. "Everything is holding reasonably well but we just can't afford to take chances. The next high tide is due at 8pm tonight and is likely to bring some more flooding. Authorities are due to head out at first light to assess the damage. If your street is closed due to flooding and you have a kerbside collection scheduled for Monday, please do not put your bins out until your street has re-opened. close beneath one is the harbour bar and winding estuary of the two small rivers, the Avon and Waimakariri . Okains Bay Road is down to one lane due to a slip. Roads in Christchurch City that are closed due to flooding will remain closed at least until 9am tomorrow morning. Temuka River flooding levels near the Manse Bridge in South Canterbury. We would expect to see surface flooding to continue in areas where this is already happening. Look back at what unfolded on Sunday with RNZ's live blog: Thousands of Cantabrians are on high alert tonight, as rain continues to fall on the waterlogged region. Access to Selwyn Huts via Days Rd is expected to be cut off due to flooding and residents are urged to self-evacuate. New Zealand Live Canterbury flooding updates: Bridges collapse, hundreds of homes evacuated 7:53 pm on 31 May 2021 Timaru District Council has sent out an emergency alert to residents in the Coopers Creek catchment north of the Orari River, telling them to evacuate immediately due to flooding. Vehicles. Forrester said the changing situation meant it was best to avoid travel in Canterbury on Monday. Flooding is likely to ease over the coming hours as the tide recedes but the next high tide will bring fresh flooding in parts of Christchurch. Blogger News Network. Follow latest updates here: Start your day with a curation of our top stories in your inbox, Help us create a sustainable future for independent local journalism. This closure may be extended back to Windwhistle soon. The Student Volunteer Army (SVA) preparing to step in to help with the inevitable clean-up that will be required after the flooding in Canterbury. The Council has a number of policies relating to roads, streets and footpaths. If anyone requires urgent assistance, they can call the Council Contact Centre on 941-8999. While rain was now easing and floods receding in South Canterbury and Mid-Canterbury, North Canterbury remained under pressure from continuing rain and flooding, she said. "Once the bridge lanes are complete, the surfacing crews will move to the State Highway 1 lanes north and south of the Waimakariri Bridge.". Aynsley Terrace, from Centaurus Road to Opawa Road. Retreat Road, between Patten Street and Swanns Road. For more information view River flow data or Rainfall data. Leader Rd Rockfall signed up and will be cleared first thing Monday. "The rain is expected to cause dangerous river conditions and significant flooding.". Dartmouth Bound light volumes. 31 May - 4:07 pm Tonight's high tide High tide is between 9.15pm and 9.30pm this evening and is expected to be lower than previous tides. Communities 4 Local Democracy He hapori m te Manapori (C4LD) chairs Manawatu Mayor Helen Worboys and Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon have welcomed today's announcement of the National Party's policy for water reform by Leader of the Opposition, Christopher Luxon. A local Civil Defence emergency was also declared by Selwyn District Council at 2pm. Tolls, roads and rail. To do this safely, both southbound lanes going towards Christchurch will be closed at night on Sunday 6 September, Monday 7 September and Tuesday 8 September. Continue to check on neighbours and vulnerable people near where you live as long as the disruption caused by the weather lasts. Students, parents and whnau are encouraged to check with their schools, kura or early learning service about whether they are open through regular channels such as their websites or social media. Rue Lavaud, the road into Akaroa township, is currently open but access is limited due to severe flooding. Harbour Road, from Lower Styx Road to the end of the street. Contribute to Newsroom and support quality NZ journalism, The flooded Greendale Golf Club in Greendale. Phone us 0800 324 636. The Waimakariri Gorge is located on the Waimakariri River in inland Canterbury in the South Island of New Zealand. Expect delays southbound. We will be gradually releasing the water stored in them. The Diversion Bridge on South Eyre Rd, Harewood Rd Bridge and Poyntzs Rd Bridge will be inspected by bridge engineers at first light on Monday to determine if they can be opened again to traffic. UPDATED 1.15PM Council contractors will monitor and respond to areas where grit may be required. That means drinking water is now only being sourced from bores. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising that: Severe flooding is affecting the following roads: These roads are still open at this stage but extreme care is needed if you are driving on them. 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