According to the red strong wind warning and orange rainstorm warning of the New Zealand Meteorological Bureau, most parts of the South Island will encounter strong winds and heavy rainfall on Thursday, and gusts in Canterbury may reach 130 kilometers per hour.

The Chinese Consulate General in Christchurch solemnly reminds foreigners, international students and tourists travelling to South Island:

We must pay attention to weather changes and pay close attention to information such as early warning, blocking and evacuation issued by New Zealand Meteorological Agency MetService and local civil defense departments.

2. Reduce unnecessary outings, ensure that communication equipment is fully charged, and reserve necessary food and drinking water.

3. If you are traveling by car, you should slow down appropriately and ensure a safe following distance. Avoid driving through strong wind areas, and avoid driving vehicles with taller bodies such as trucks, trucks, and campers.

4. If international student friends encounter an emergency, please contact the International Student Affairs Department of the school immediately, and contact our library directly if necessary.

If a tourist friend stays, please contact the travel agency and airline as soon as possible to timely coordinate changes in the schedule.

In case of emergency, please call:

Local police call: 111

Foreign Ministry Global Consular Protection and Emergency Service Hotline (24 hours)

+86-10-12308/+86-10-65612308

Consular protection and assistance telephone number of the Chinese Consulate General in Christchurch:

0064-3-3411016 (internal phone call)

033411016 (local call)

Chinese Consulate General in Christchurch

October 22, 2025