State of emergency remains for Canterbury region May 2, 2025, 2:32 PM Environment Izie Inglis Adriana Tobin A road closed sign on flooded Ernlea Terrace in Cashmere Reuben Smith/NZBS The worst of the wet weather is over, but the Christchurch City Council continues to urge travellers to be mindful and careful of road closures. All grass sports fields will also be closed this weekend due to safety concerns. State of emergency Road closure Flooding Canterbury