I want to acknowledge the amazing responders in Waimakariri who worked tirelessly over the weekend responding to the extreme wind.
The MainPower line workers, the roading crews, fire and emergency, police, our water technicians, Civil Defence, NZRT12, staff and more – I want to thank you.
The work you did over the weekend, in extreme weather conditions, for the benefit of the District is outstanding.
This has been a huge event that caused destruction and damage across both Waimakariri and Hurunui.
MainPower had a mammoth job ahead of them and today have reconnected most properties. Council stood up our Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) over the weekend to provide support to residents and coordinate volunteers to door-knock at risk people.
Today we’re one step closer to being back to normal thanks to your efforts.
There’s still some clean up to do, and some properties remain without power, but I know the work is continuing today.
If anyone out there needs support please reach out and call the Council on 0800 965 468 and ask to talk to our Civil Defence team. We’re here to help.