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Community Update 3pm - Friday 17th July 2026 - Flooding Recovery

Inland Road – 4WD drive access only due to Cribb Creek ford crossing. Please take extreme care if you have to drive this route.

​DRONE WEED SPRAYING – Pōhowera Park - South Bay

Kaikōura District Council advises that drone weed spraying will be undertaken at Pōhowera Park during the period 19–22 July 2026, subject to suitable weather conditions.

KDC Reception and Library Closing Early 17th July

We will be closing early at 3pm. Thanks for your understanding.

Community Update 6pm - Thursday 16th July - Flooding Event Recovery

💧 Water Services • Kincaid – Boil water notice remains in place • Peketa- Boil water notice remains in place • The water is still being treated with chlorine and UV

Community Update 5.30pm- Flooding Event - Wednesday 15th July 2026

Kincaid Boil Water Notice

Temporary Boil Water Notice in Place

Community Update 5.30pm - Flooding Event - Tuesday 14th July 2026

Another day is done, with our recovery team out and about assessing the current situation and assisting people as much as possible.

Thank you!!

Kaikōura District Council would like to give a massive shout out to everyone who has come in to assist our team over the last week or so and who continue to support us as we move into recovery.

Community Update - 4pm Monday 13th July - Flooding event

We are pleased to bring positive news that Kaikōura has officially moved out of a state of emergency today and transitioned into the recovery phase.

Community Update 5.30pm- Flooding Event - Sunday 12th July 2026

This is a wrap-up for the day to keep you up to date with progress. The weather is looking favourable for recovery efforts, with rainfall below average.

Community Update - Flooding Event - Sunday 12th July 2026 2pm

It’s been another busy morning for our response and recovery teams. The sun is out and our damage assessment and welfare teams continue to visit homes and properties around the district.

​FLOODING UPDATE - STATE OF EMERGENCY

Community Update - Flooding Event - 5pm Saturday 11th July

Our response and recovery efforts continue across the district, with teams focused on welfare support, property assessments, rural recovery, debris removal and infrastructure repairs.

Community Update - Flooding Event - 3pm Saturday 11th July

The fine weather is helping crews assess damage, reconnect communities and plan the next steps on our road to recovery.

Stay alert for signs of landslides

While the heavy rain has eased and floodwaters continue to recede, residents are being urged to stay alert for signs of landslides around their properties and across the district.

Community Update - Flooding Event - 6pm Friday 10th July

Fine weather has allowed teams to make good progress with damage assessments, bridge inspections, and welfare checks across the district.

Farmers urged to complete flood impact survey

Flood-affected farmers are urged to complete a Rural Rapid Damage Assessment survey to help guide recovery.

Community Update - Flooding Event - 11am Friday 10th July

Our response team remains focused on supporting the community, with welfare visits continuing across the district today.

Community Update - Flooding Event - 6pm Thursday 9th July

The rain is expected to continue easing over the weekend, providing some welcome relief from the recent wet winter weather.

Community Update - Flooding Event - 1pm Thursday 9th July 2026

MetService's Yellow Heavy Rain Watch has been lifted and rainfall is expected to ease over the coming days.