Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health unit has lifted its health warning at Glen Bay, Akaroa. Latest water testing results show faecal bacteria levels in Glen Bay are now below guideline values and the health warning .
Another large scrub fire that broke out near Christchurch s Port Hills on Tuesday has been contained.
Emergency services were called to the blaze on Galilee Lane in the Clifton area around 11:30am on Tuesday.
Sixteen houses around Revelation Drive, Bay View Road and Galilee Lane were evacuated as a precaution.
FENZ says around a dozen fire appliances attended the fire, along with ground crews and four helicopters. A number of road closures are still in place, FENZ says. An aerial (helicopters) attack is still taking place and we expect our crews to remain on site overnight.
The public is asked to stay away from the area.