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Flooding

Christchurch is a low-lying city and there have always been areas that are prone to flooding during heavy rainfall, the Canterbury Earthquakes has worsened flooding in many areas of the city through damage to waterways and land.

Civil Defence advice

Civil Defence advice about flooding.

Stormwater and drainage

The primary purpose of our waterways is to provide land drainage for the city.

Flood management

A framework for managing land-use in areas subject to natural hazards.