Lyttelton landslide hits home, residents evacuated

Residents close to a home hit by a landslide this evening have been evacuated. Photo / George Heard

Multiple homes have been evacuated from Lyttelton, near Christchurch tonight after a landslide came down.

A witness reported at least one house was hit by the slip, and Urban Search and Rescue, Police and Fire and Emergency were seen going door-to-door.

At least one home in Lyttelton has been struck by a landslide this evening, prompting the evacuation of nearby residents. USAR, Police, and Fire crews have been going door to door in response. 12 June 2025. New Zealand Herald photograph by George Heard

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said three units were called out about 9.05pm.

“We were required to evacuate multiple houses after a landslide came down behind one house,” they told the Herald.

At least one home in Lyttelton has been struck by a landslide this evening, prompting the evacuation of nearby residents. Photo / George Heard

They added that there were no injuries and everyone is accounted for.

“Crews have since left the scene.”

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