Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended

State of emergency in Banks Peninsula extended

Cracks on Lighthouse Road led to four homes being evacuated last week. Photo: Christchurch City Council The state of emergency on storm-hit Banks Peninsula will remain in place for at least another day, while the Christchurch City Council monitors a land slip in Akaroa.

Banks Peninsula state of emergency will remain for another two days, at least

The land was still saturated after recent rain, meaning there was potential for further slips, council controller Brent Smith said.