With community facilities being closed to limit transmission of COVID-19, but an encouragement to get fresh air and exercise, there is some confusion about how people should be using community spaces during lockdown.

Heavy rain has fallen across the Waimakariri District with some good rainfall totals being recorded in Rangiora and Woodend, both receiving around 50mm each.

To support the Government’s efforts to fight COVID-19, Waimakariri District Council made the decision to close Transfer Stations to the public for recycling and non-essential waste disposal at Southbrook and Oxford as of today.

Waimakariri District Council have today closed beach access ways.

Campers across New Zealand will have to self-isolate for the same four week period of time as the rest of the country under the level 4 COVID19 alert.

After a stunning day across the Waimakariri District today, the weather will make a turn overnight, bringing widespread rain and cold southerlies.

Fire and Emergency is urging New Zealanders to think about fire safety as they self-isolate to prevent spread of COVID-19.

Enterprise North Canterbury (ENC) is the local business support agency working hard to support North Canterbury businesses through these difficult times.