Post-quake study reveals hort potential
Large areas of North Canterbury and South Marlborough – affected by the 2016 Kaikoura Earthquakes – offer wide potential for horticulture.
There is a 150m high dam caused by the earthquakes which could rapidly fail spilling water and debris from the new ‘lake’ over (or through) the dam due to heavy rain and building pressure.
“We strongly advise people to stay away from the riverbed, especially as the situation could change quickly with further earthquakes and / or rainfall,” it says in a statement.
“NZ police and others are out identifying any campers and residents in the area and warning them to stay clear of the river and moving anyone on that is in harm’s way.”
