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Debris inundation in the Kaikōura District
November 2019
Helping Kaikōura District move forward as a great place to live with a strong, well-connected community,that is ecologically exemplary and economically prosperous
Recently our community has experienced first-hand the devastating effects of debrisinundation when the 2016 earthquake caused hundreds of landslides. Debrisinundation can also occur when steep catchments flood bringing down large volumesof loose material like rocks and vegetation.
What is debris inundation?
Learn more by visiting www.kaikoura.govt.nz/latest-news/natural-hazards
A new study by GNS focused on the coastal and plains areas of the District. The report will include mapping ofareas that could be impacted by debris inundation from open slope landslides and debris flow.
What we know about debris inundation in the District
3D image of LiDAR data for Waiau Toa / Clarence river
Debris inundation is the natural process that forms alluvial fans/flats. The Kaikōuraflat is made up of a number of alluvial fans formed over long periods of time.Debris inundation is a natural hazard that can cause serious damage to property and infrastructure. Several propertiesin the District were red stickered because they were unsafe due to a risk of debris inundation from landslides.
Join the conversation and get involvedCouncil are holding a number of community risk workshops to discuss flooding, debris inundation, liquefaction and active faults and what they mean for future homes, businesses and buildings in ourDistrict. In the meetings we will:
share our new information with youlisten to your experience with natural hazards (bring along your stories and photos!)discuss levels of risk and how the community views risksdiscuss and develop potential policy response options that can be translated into planning provisions.
Friday 8 November, 1.00pm-4.00pm | Kaikōura | Memorial Hall Supper roomSaturday 9 November, 10.00am-1.00pm | Clarence/Kēkerengū | KēkerengūHallSaturday 9 November, 2.30pm-5.30pm | Oaro/Goose Bay | Goose Bay Fire Shed
Community risk workshops
Saturday 30 November, 1pm-4pm | Kaikōura | Memorial Hall Supper roomCombined community workshop: policy response options
DID YOUKNOW?
Some Kaikōuraproperties have
already been affectedby debris inundation!
Photo credit: National Geographic NZ
CHECK OUT OUR
INTERACTIVE
MAPS TO SEE IF
YOUR PROPERTY
MIGHT BE
AFFECTED! http://apps.canterburymaps.govt.nz/KaikouraNaturalHazards