Update on school closures

Civil Defence says all schools in Christchurch city, Selwyn and Waimakariki Districts will remain closed today.

The Director of Civil Defence and Emergency Management, John Hamilton, said that some schools might reopen on Thursday, but that is a decision that the individual Board of Trustees for each school to make.

Boards of Trustees must consider the safety of the schools when deciding whether to reopen.

Parents can contact their own schools for specific information about the situation there.

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