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. Those incidents included reports of water leaking through house roofs and water entering properties. News & events; Youth engagement and education; Living Here newsletter; Document library. Eastern Terrace, from Malcolm Street to Tennyson Avenue. The work is part of the final stages of the Christchurch Northern Corridor (CNC) motorway project. 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. All rights reserved. "We do have key messages for the communities - that is stay home, stay safe.". Motorists were advised not to drive through flood waters, due to possible debris and road hole and potential contamination. Photo: Newsline. There may be some . We are aware there are some wastewater overflows. These sites contain flooding updates for Canterbury areas, including emergency notices, road closures, river flow, flooding warnings and places to get more information: Thousands of Cantabrians are on high alert tonight, as rain continues to fall on the waterlogged region. State Highway 73 linking the West Coast and Canterbury between Springfield/Porter's Pass and Castle Hill is closed due to slips and surface flooding. "From Thursday, contractors will be at the bridge removing and disposing of the broken posts, then installing the 10 new posts and rails," Guy said. The local river, the mighty . SH77 has been closed at this point and a detour on local roads is in place. Lyndhurst Rd, Between Line Rd and Methven Chertsey Rd. "We would advise people to travel outside peak hours in September if they are able to do so or leave earlier than they normally would," MacKay says. A local state of emergency remains in place across Canterbury but conditions are starting to improve in Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. It is expected that the bridge will be reopened by the end of the week, once the water level subsides and the structure can be checked. We have contractors working to clear as many of these blockages as possible. During the contraflow, there will be a 60 km/h speed limit in place on the bridge. * MetService says more bad weather forecast to hit the already drenched Canterbury region - next 24 hours critical. If there are power outages in your area, be wary of power lines that might be down and be even more hazardous in wet conditions. Residents should stay home and "be cautious when out and about". Army personnel from Burnham Camp have been deployed to Ashburton to assist with potential evacuations caused by the flooding in the region. Residents should try and keep their water use to a minimum. If you lose power at any stage, avoid opening your fridge and freezers unnecessarily. The next high tide is due at 8pm tonight and is likely to bring some more flooding. The evacuation order affects 133 properties near the Eyre River and 102 along the Ashley River. Evacuees can go to friends or family or to the Temuka Civil Defence Centre - Alpine Energy Stadium situated in the Temuka Domain or the Geraldine Civil Defence Centre situated at Geraldine High School. The work is weather dependent. "We need it to stop raining to let those rivers drop," Brown said. Several roads and state highways across Canterbury are closed as widespread flooding and wild weather lash the region. If the signal is on the state highway, you can call ODOT at1 (888) 275-6368. Unfortunately weve had a couple of instances where the pumps have been deliberately stopped and the discharge pipes decoupled and dragged back into the streets. Access to Selwyn Huts via Days Rd is expected to be cut off due to flooding and residents are urged to self-evacuate. Sunday Red Rain Warning UpdateHere is the latest video update from Angus on the ongoing Red Rain Warning for Canterburyhttps://t.co/aN3mC8dnQ9Please follow the advice from your local authorities and stay safe. The inland route Darfield to Methven and Ashburton: Flooding near the Hawkins Bridge. SH73 linking the West Coast and Canterbury between Springfield/ Porters Pass and Castle Hill is closed due to a bridge approach washout and surface flooding. Christchurch City Council road maintenance contractors will be at the site from Thursday now that the specialised hardwood timber needed to meet safety standards has arrived. A state of emergency had been also been declared in Timaru at 11.42am, said mayor Nigel Bowen. Those pushing that view need their heads read, argues Cindy Baxter. The heavy rain has resulted in some wastewater overflows so people are advised to treat any flood waters or river water they come into contact with as potentially contaminated. Inland Scenic Route 72 - Geraldine to Arundel, Winchester Hanging Rock Rd (Brenton to Rapawai), Thompsons Track - from Ashburton Staveley Rd to Mayfield Valetta Rd, Thompsons Track - from Jamiesons Rd to Winchmore Lauriston Rd, Tramway Rd - from Thompsons Track to Locheads Rd, Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd - from Intersection of Tinwald Westerfield Mayfield Rd to Pudding Hill Rd, Ashburton Staveley Rd - between SH77 and Thompsons Track, Blackford Rd & Double Hill Run Rd - from SH77, Ashburton Gorge Rd - from Stour River Bridge to Hakatere Potts Rd, Barkers Rd - between Holmes and Back Track Rd, Lyndhurst Rd - between Line Rd and Methven Chertsey Rd, Methven Chertsey Rd - between Lyndhurst Rd and Highbank Cairnbrae Rd, Forks Rd - between Arundel Rakaia Gorge Rd and Thompsons Track, Mt Hutt Station Rd - between SH77 and SH77, Lowerdowns Rd - between Mayfield Klondyke and Blairs Rd, Anama Settlement Rd - Between Mayfield Klondyke and Blairs Rd, River Rd - From Beach Rd East to Wakanui School Rd, Hackthorne Rd - between Barford Rd and Lismore Mayfield Rd, Winslow Rd - between Swamp Rd and Hinds Lismore Rd, Boundary Rd - between Isleworth and Lynnford Rd, Avonside Rd - from Retreat Rd to Woodham Rd, One lane on Fitzgerald Ave - between Kilmore St and Cambridge Terrace, Aynsley Terrace - from Centaurus Rd to Opawa Rd, Clarendon Terrace - from Sheldon St to Opawa Rd, Richardson Terrace - from Opawa Rd to Mackenzie Ave, Cumnor Terrace - from Chapmans Road to Garlands Rd, Eastern Terrace - from Malcolm St to Tennyson Ave, Eglington St - from Breezes Rd to Woolley St, Woolley St - from Avondale Rd to Waratah St, Avondale Rd - from New Brighton Rd/Bassett St to Breezes Rd, Owles Terrace - from Hardy St to Collingwood Rd. NZTA portfolio delivery manager Colin MacKay said the Tram Rd on-ramp will be closed between 5.30am and 9.30am on weekdays from Monday. Emergency Department at Christchurch Hospital, ambulances and Urgent Care Clinics (24hr Surgery,Moorhouse Medical CentreandRiccarton Clinic ) are all open. What is the offspring of a male lion and female tiger called? 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. Forth Road Bridge A90. 2:30pm - The Waimakariri River Bridge is now open. The Selwyn River/Waikirikiri has breached its banks at Glentunnel and is flowing across SH77 to the south. Mayor Neil Brown said "half of Ashburton" would need to be evacuated if the river's stopbanks broke. PROGRESS ON WAIMAKARIRI BRIDGE WORK NEED MORE INFORMATION? You can still turn west towards Halswell. He said if residents were feeling unsafe they should call 111 or leave if it was safe to do so. Lewis Pass via Waipara, State Highway 7, remained open, linking Canterbury and the West Coast. SH8 through Burkes Pass is likely to close later this afternoon ie Fairlie to Tekapo with culverts constantly filling with debris. After these floods, we're going to be focused on returning the favour,'' says SVA founder and chief executive Sam Johnson. 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. . ^EH pic.twitter.com/RwgaTYG4Sv. Most of the flooding that weve had so far has been related to the king tides, says Christchurch City Council Acting Head of Three Waters and Waste Tim Drennan. It is required to give at least an hour's notice prior to the requested opening time. The flooding has eased in Little River. Bridge closed. Earlier we were discharging from Wigram Basin but we have now stopped this. About 20 people live in the isolated North Canterbury valley. Halifax Bound light volumes. SH1 Ashburton at Saunders Road, Netherby, near the Racecourse, has surface flooding, please expect delays through this area. The Ashburton River is the one major concern, Brown said. Keep Reading A Day in Waimakariri With so much to explore in the Waimakariri District, why not make a day of it! Roads in Christchurch City that are closed due to flooding will remain closed at least until 9am tomorrow morning. Others are being watched and may be closed if surface flooding continues and as night approaches with reduced visibility. Gordon said anyone who did not have to go out should not. Motorists are advised not to drive through flood waters, due to possible debris and road hole and potential contamination. Meanwhile, Selwyn District Council advised residents of Sheffield, Waddington and Springfield to evacuate if they had concerns, as surface flooding affected significant areas of the township. Rather than call a drainlayer or plumber we suggest waiting for the floodwaters to recede as it is likely the problem will resolve itself. Due to the State of Emergency and the king tides, He Puna Taimoana is closed today. Woolley Street, from Avondale Road to Waratah Street. Try one of the trails on offer to explore the coastline and forests of this unique rural district. 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. As our journalists work to ask the hard questions about our recovery, we also look to you, our readers for support. Check our traffic and travel map and South Island Facebook page before you head out if you have to do so. This article first appeared on RNZ and is republished with permission. Other cameras Rangiora looking North and Rangiora looking South. Breadcrumbs Home / Flood Warning. The Plan promotes the sustainable and integrated management of the Waimakariri catchment's rivers, lakes, hydraulically-connected groundwater and river and lake beds. If you do come into contact with flood waters, change out of any wet clothes and shoes and put them aside to be washed later. This permanent live traffic camera is positioned at SH1 Waimakariri Bridge facing northbound. FLOODING LATEST* Civil Defence orders residents of the low lying areas of The Pines Beach to evacuate* State of emergency declared for entire Canterbury region after heavy rain and flooding* The Eyre River has dropped overnight and 133 residents can return home. With flooding easing across the city, roads that were closed are gradually being re-opened. Waimakariri Gorge: This gauge is located on the Gorge Bridge and measures the height of the river. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists there will be "significant delays" during the morning peak hours from Monday, August 31, until late September. Mount Thomas Rd/Oxford Rd/Swannanoa Rd intersection. SH79 Fairlie to Geraldine, and back to Rangitata, is closed due to flooding across the highway and at key culverts/bridges. 55pm yesterday. Those in low-lying areas were told to leave immediately, and go to higher ground. ARE YOU AFFECTED? ^Ash. Weather conditions are starting to improve, with the rain easing. And, despite parts of the region being already drenched by up to 300mm of rain, MetService warned that more bad weather was on the way and the situation could get worse before it got better. Exercise caution when travelling through flood water on roads this may be deeper and faster flowing than it looks and the terrain may have changed underwater. Additional crews have been deployed and Orion reports that at present 259 residents are without power. If you need to be on the roads, please drive slowly, particularly through any surface flooding, so that you dont push water onto peoples properties. If anyone living close to a river or waterway is feeling at all unsafe, they should self-evacuate. Dont walk or bike through floodwaters as they could be contaminated with wastewater. 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. This closure may be extended back to Windwhistle soon. The Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management Group is lifting the state of emergency for the region except for the Ashburton, Selwyn and Waimakariri districts, where it will be extended for seven days. These sites contain flooding updates for Canterbury areas, including emergency notices, road closures, river flow, flooding warnings and places to get more information: Christchurch City Council flooding updates page Ashburton District Council flooding updates page Selwyn District Council flooding updates page Timaru District Council is posting updates to their main page The regional council for Christchurch: Environment Canterbury Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management page. 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 Ashburton is preparing for mass evacuations as the Ashburton River rises and heavy rain continues to fall. These sites contain flooding updates for Canterbury areas, including emergency notices, road closures, river flow, flooding warnings and places to get more information: If you have witnessed flooding and would like to share pictures or video with us, please email it to: iwitness@radionz.co.nz. We will be gradually releasing the water stored in them. "Resurfacing work will start on the existing southbound lanes, affecting the morning flows, followed by the northbound lanes," MacKay said. Dartmouth Bound light volumes. Plan your trip. 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. Forecast restriction start: 1st of January 1970, 1:00am. With financial losses increasing and traffic decreasing, the branch closed on 19 April 1959. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Two right lanes of southbound Interstate 295 on the Buckman Bridge reopened after they were closed during peak traffic hours Monday due to an abrasion, the Florida . Auckland. Residents in Akaroa and surrounding areas are being asked to conserve water during the current state of emergency. Stopbanks on the two flooded rivers were at risk of failing or expected to give way. Travel is likely to be disrupted for some time, and we do not want to see travellers becoming trapped.". The water supply in the area relies heavily on the surrounding streams, which are being affected by the heavy rains. We are currently having some issues with the waste water system in St Heliers Crescent in Aranui, and on the following streets in Shirley: The Council currently has sucker trucks out in Shirley to help with the situation, but for the next 24 hours residents in the area are asked to avoid doing washing, and to flush toilets only when absolutely necessary. Today. This is significantly lower than the predictions and recordings over the last few days that were around 10.81 m RL. 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. Earlier, the Waimakariri District Council warned stopbanks along the Eyre River, north of Rangiora, were expected to fail. For a complete run-down of local road closures check out our online map. RF 2A9JTWW - Hesse, Germany - The Church of St. Elisabeth in university town of Marburg an der Lahn is Marburg's most famous building. Residents on the higher sections of The Pines Beach could stay if they wish, but couldbe isolated for some time if Beach Road floods. We are asking residents in Duvauchelle only to use water required for essential purposes. Affected residents have been told stay away from the rivers and surrounding areas until further notice. SH77 Methven to Windwhistle and Darfield - the inland scenic route closed due to flooding several places. Our Resource Recovery (Kerbside Collection) staff will organise for your bins to be collected when this happens. Hulverston Drive, from Avondale Road to Orrick Crescent. The wastewater overflows are likely to stop as the flood waters recede. Waimakariri Civil Defence is urging residents to take extreme care on the roads tonight and tomorrow morning. Lower Downs Rd (Ballantynes Bridge), Mayfield Klondyke Rd to Blairs Rd. The opening of the lake will not result in an immediate reduction in flood levels in Little River but it will ensure the situation does not get any worse. If you have an appointment either today or tomorrow (or while the weather disruption lasts), please assume it will go ahead unless you are contacted individually to say otherwise. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists there will be "significant delays" during the morning peak hours from Monday, August 31, until late September. Please call 03 307 7700 if you need help. The Waimakariri Gorge is a spectacular fishing venue that offers top class salmon and trout fishing with the best months being from late February to late April. Up to 8am this morning, Christchurch and the Port Hills have received between 40 and 60mm of rain. Avondale Road, from New Brighton Rd/Bassett Street to Breezes Road. "The new timber is currently being cut to size to match the existing posts and replace the damaged railing on the bridge," said council's city streets maintenance manager Steve Guy. If you think these high risk items may have been at room temperature for two or more hours, do not eat them . The Mid Canterbury 4x4 park south of the forest will be closed to the public for a short period during the harvest. High tide in Sumner is predicted to be 10.57 mRL this morning. Avonside Road, from Retreat Road to Woodham Road, has been closed due to severe flooding. Slips and floodwaters around Canterbury are likely to disrupt travel, making some roads impassable and possibly isolating communities. Many local roads are also under water, so your local councils Facebook pages and emergency management pages are the best places to check, she said. Blackford Rd and Double Hill Run Rd, from SH77. SH1 closed several places through mid to south Canterbury Hinds to Temuka, water 600mm deep north of the Hinds River bridge. Next update midday Monday. Brown said if residents were feeling unsafe in their homes they should call 111 or leave if it's safe to do so. Parts of Akaroa township are experiencing severe flooding. "We've lost three bridges at this stage - that we're aware of.". The section of the Ashburton/Hakatere River Trail between Milton Road South and Cochranes Road will be closed to the public until approximately Wednesday 8 March. Video / Supplied / Hamish Clark / MetService. Were working closely with Civil Defence and the MetService to monitor the situation and will be posting rainfall and riverflow updates on our website as the situation develops. SH 1 WAIMAKARIRI BRIDGE, CANTERBURY - ROAD HAZARD - 1:45 PM UPDATE A closure has been put in place on the Ohoka Rd off-ramp. There is also a danger of injury from floating objects and hazards hidden below the surface. Continue to check on neighbours and vulnerable people near where you live as long as the disruption caused by the weather lasts. Southern fire communications shift manager Simon Lyford said they had helped police with "a couple" of water rescues overnight, as well as helping police and Civil Defence teams with precautionary evacuations. Winslow Rd, between Swamp Rd and Hinds Lismore Rd. 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