Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Work smarter with a Pro licence Learn More
Parliament

Gordon Campbell | Parliament TV | Parliament Today | Video | Questions Of the Day | Search

 

Government Monitoring Central Otago Flooding

The Ministry for Emergency Management has sent one of its South Island staffers to liaise with the flood-affected districts of Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes, the Minister of Civil Defence, Jack Elder, said today.

This follows the declaration of a local civil defence emergency by the Central Otago District Council at 8.30a.m. The declaration covers Cromwell, Alexandra, Roxburgh, Earnslaw and Manukeriki, where evacuation of residents is likely.

Queenstown Lakes District Council has not declared an emergency as it is able to manage the flooding without requiring any extra powers.

Mr Elder said whenever a civil defence emergency has been declared, or is likely to be declared, the Ministry sends one or more of its people to support the local efforts and to act as a channel for information between the government and the territorial authorities concerned.

"As Minister I am carefully monitoring the situation and keeping the Prime Minister, Jenny Shipley and the local member, Treasurer Bill English informed," he said. "All measures to ensure the safety of residents are being taken.

"I note that the two district councils are doing an excellent job managing one of the largest floods they have faced in recent history."

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Are you getting our free newsletter?

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Regional Headlines

 
 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL
 
 

InfoPages News Channels


 
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.