Power, Water and Fuel Shortages in the South After Wild Weather

Power, water and fuel shortages in the south after wild weather

A state of local emergency remains in place in Southland and Clutha almost two days after southern New Zealand was smashed by severe winds that downed...

Weather live: State of emergency declared in Southland, water sources hit as wind and rain cut power

The power is out, the water is off, roads are closed, and a state of emergency has been declared in Southland.

State of Emergency Declared Across Southland By Minister

This is an official message from Emergency Management SouthlandMinister for Emergency Management and Recovery, Mark Mitchell, has today declared a local state of emergency for the Southland region to assist in the recovery to the severe wind event. This follows advice from local Emergency Management Southland controllers and officials on the need for additional resources and support to recover from the damaging winds on Thursday 23rd October.The…

State of local emergency declared for Southland Region

The Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell declared a state of local emergency for the Southland Region at 9am this morning. “A state of local emergency is necessary as a precautionary step due to concern about the potential impacts from power outages on other lifeline utilities in the Southland Region from the significant weather event yesterday,” Mr Mitchell says. “I have made this declaration as the Southland Mayors have…