Pursuant to section 68 of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002, I, Helen Margaret Lash, declare that a state of local emergency exists in the South Westland Ward owing to adverse weather event.

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: Helen Margaret Lash.

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

Time and Date of Declaration: 9.42am on 9 November 2024.