Fire and Emergency crews have been kept busy across Christchurch today, responding to several weather-related call-outs.
This afternoon, they were called to a property in Cashmere where a tree had fallen onto a house.
Power lines were also brought down in Sumner, reportedly due to strong winds.
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In Russley, a tree fell into a garage, while crews were also called to a school in Heathcote to secure a damaged roof.
Meanwhile, several trees have been uprooted in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, prompting council contractors to cordon off small sections of the area for safety.
Christchurch Botanical Gardens / Supplied
MetService has forecast southerlies, strong at times, to continue through the evening.
