Authorities this afternoon lifted access restrictions on roads and parks around the Port Hills area. Dyers Pass Rd is now open all day and throughout the night, a spokesman for the Christchurch City Council said just after 3pm. ``The rural firefighters and roading, tree and other experts we've had accessing the various risks have worked hard to provide an assurance the area is safe to provide access.'' People wanting to walk or ride in the area can now access tracks off Summit Rd east, Victoria Park, Sugarloaf reserve and Bowenvale Valley. Firefighters continue to work on the west side of Summit Rd - which remains closed as a result.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 07, 2017 03:33 UTC