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EYRE RIVER STOP BANKS EXPECTED TO FAIL:
The Eyre River stop banks from Wolffs Rd are at risk of failing.
The Waimakariri District council says everyone along the river from Wolffs Road and north of the Eyre River to North Eyre Road must leave immediately.
Here is a map of the Eyre Road area: Waimakariri District council
ASHLEY RIVER STOP BANK AT RISK OF FAILURE.
Fernside residents between Mt Thomas Road, Oxford Road and Merton Road should evacuate immediately.
Rangiora urban areas are deemed safe.
Evacuation centres are at the Mandeville Sports Centre and Rangiora Baptist Church. Stay away from the river and surrounding areas until further notice.
Here’s a map of the Ashley area: Waimakariri District council
KAIRAKI BEACH
Some residents are being told to evacuate. Emergency services are in the affected areas to help with evacuations.
A local state of emergency has been declared across the whole of Canterbury.
