Eight properties in Marlborough are too badly damaged to be entered. Another 32 have been yellow-stickered by Civil Defence, meaning parts of the buildings are unsafe to enter. Photo / Mike Scott
Eight properties in Marlborough have been identified as being too badly damaged to be entered.
Another 32 have been yellow-stickered by Civil Defence, meaning initial assessment indicates parts of the buildings are unsafe to enter - while a further 91 have been given a white sticker.
Bucket showers were installed
at Ward today and hot showers have been available for the first time since the earthquake.
In Blenheim, householders reliant on septic tanks are advised to get them checked as damage may not be immediately obvious.
Attempts to remove loose material from a large ship blocking the Awatere Valley Rd was interrupted by bad weather today.
