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Full video: Authorities speak about Banks Peninsula State of Emergency

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2:23pm

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger and Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell provide an update. Source: 1News (Source: Other)

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger and Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell will provide an update on the latest State of Emergency for Banks Peninsula.

They are due to speak around 2.30pm.

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