Canterbury is facing the brunt of the storm moving up New Zealand today, with rain, strong southerly winds and snow down to 400 metres.
Strong wind and surface flooding has scattered wheelie bins and signage on streets in Redcliffs and Opawa.
The Christchurch City Council asked residents on Facebook to check their wheelie bins and make sure rubbish had not fallen out.
Redcliffs resident Paula Vaschetto chose to stay home in the weather, as she wanted to comfort her frightened dog.