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Feedback on coastal hazards extended

10 Nov 2021

People now have until 6 December to give feedback on coastal hazards planning after the timeframe for consultation was extended.


Council approves District Plan change

14 May 2020

Christchurch City Council has agreed to change the District Plan to reflect updated information on the slope instability risk in some parts of the Port Hills.


Testing time for tsunami warning sirens

26 Sep 2019

Christchurch’s tsunami warning sirens will be tested this Sunday at 11am.


Tsunami alerts timely reminder to check your zone

5 Mar 2021

The tsunami alerts issued in the wake of the earthquakes near the Kermedec Islands are a timely reminder that people should check if they are in a tsunami evacuation zone.


Tsunami sirens to sound on Saturday

31 Mar 2021

The tsunami sirens along Christchurch’s coastline will undergo routine testing on Saturday morning at 11am.


Rockfall prompts closure of Cave Rock entry point

18 Dec 2020

One of the entrances to Tuawera Cave Rock, on Sumner Beach, is being closed to the public because of the rockfall risk.


Liquefaction Lab reveals potential land damage

29 Jul 2020

A new interactive online tool will help people better understand how the ground in Christchurch may respond in an earthquake.


Botanic Gardens to play key role in liquefaction study

28 Oct 2022

GNS Science hopes to learn more about liquefaction by installing a second seismograph in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.


Testing time for Christchurch's tsunami sirens

30 Mar 2022

The tsunami sirens along Christchurch’s coastline will undergo routine testing at 11am Sunday 3 April.


Green light for coastal hazards adaptation planning

11 Nov 2020

Christchurch City Council has agreed to start adaptation planning with low-lying coastal and inland communities likely to be impacted by rising sea levels.