Richard Mc Namara
Civil Defence still monitoring situation in Marlborough
Civil Defence Marlborough regional controller Richard McNamara, is continuing to monitor a clean-up that he estimates will cost "at least" $100 million.
He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Heavy rain in Malborough worsen slips
The Malborough Emergency Management controller is urging residents against non-essential travel as more heavy rain sweeps the Sounds. Audio
Marlborough assessing damage from worst flooding in memory
Marlborough authorities are still assessing the damage from the worst flooding in living memory. Civil Defence has flown over Queen Charlotte Sound by helicopter today to survey the damage and will… Audio
Devastating flooding on the West Coast and Marlborough
The extent of damage from the weekend's flooding is now being assessed at homes, farms and vineyards in the Buller and Marlborough districts which have been swamped by torrential rains and overflowing… Audio
Extreme volatility of Tasman district fire
The massive fire in the Tasman district is volatile and growing with wind change potentially threatening homes. Light winds are forecast today but conditions are tinder-dry and the risk remains… Audio
Richard McNamara: Flare ups expected but communities out of danger
The principal rural fire officer, Richard McNamara, has the latest on the Port Hills fire, as fire fighters bring the monster fire under control and prepare for a week of monitoring flare-ups. He says… Audio
Port Hills fire: Fire Incident Commander Richard McNamara
Fire incident commander Richard McNamara discusses what's expected to happen today in the Port Hills area as a high risk of flare-ups continues.
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Christchurch Fire
The massive fire in Christchurch, which more than 200 firefighters are struggling to contain before strong winds expected later this morning, further fan the blaze. Marlborough Civil Defence Emergency… Audio
Marlborough Civil Defence Emergency Management
Richard McNamara is coordinating the aircraft fighting the Port Hills fires. He says it's a tricky area to fight the fire by air and they're having to keep a close eye on pilot fatigue. Audio
Police seek suspect behind suspicious scrub fire in Blenheim
Fire and police are searching for the person behind yet another deliberately lit fire in Blenheim over the weekened. Audio
Landslide dams a risk in wake of earthquakes
Dozens of lakes formed by landslides after Monday's earthquakes are causing major concern. Marlborough Civil Defence controller Richard McNamara says altogether roughly 50,000 to 60,000 landlsips have… Audio
HMNZS Canterbury to evacuate stranded tourists in Kaikoura
HMNZS Canterbury is headed to quake-hit Kaikoura. They are there to bring aid supplies and help evacuate stranded tourists and residents. Audio
Heavy rain, wind lashes quake-hit areas
Marlborough Civil Defence Controller Richard McNamara says the wet conditions are making life more difficult in Marlborough, which was badly hit by the quake. Audio
Clarence River bursts its bank, residents warned to move
Marlborough's head of civil defence is Richard McNamara. He says there's some concern for kayakers on the Clarence River, after it breached its bank. Audio
Marlborough civil defence controller Richard McNamara
One person died in Kaikoura and another at Mt Lyford, between Waiau and Kaikoura; several people have been injured in the Canterbury and Marlborough regions. Marlborough civil defence controller is… Audio
Marlborough Civil Defence Controller, Richard McNamara
CD controller in Marlborough gives an update on the evacuation and advice to residents in their region. Audio
Marlborough Principal Rural Fire Officer Richard McNamara
Marlborough Principal Rural Fire Officer Richard McNamara. Audio
Firebug operating near Blenheim
Fire crews were called out again last night to another fire on the Wither Hills behind Blenheim. Audio
Sweltering heat expected in fire-struck Marlborough
The Met Service is signalling a sweltering day is ahead for those in the Marlborough region. Audio
Marlborough's biggest forest fire in 14 years
The Waihopai Valley is braced for evacuation in the face of a forecast change in the weather that could spread what is already Marlborough's largest fire in 14 years. Audio