Pursuant to section 68 of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002, I, Robin Hugh Scott, declare that a state of local emergency exists in the Waiau Aparima Ward owing to Risk to life and property due to coastal erosion.

The state of local emergency comes into force immediately on the making of this declaration and expires seven days after the time and date on which it comes into force (unless extended or terminated at an earlier time).

Declared by: Robin Hugh Scott.

Designation: Mayor of the district for which the state of local emergency is declared.

Time and Date of Declaration: 10.50am on 8 February 2024.