The community of Little River was hard hit by flooding. Photo: Christchurch City Council
The local State of Emergency on Banks Peninsula has been lifted after no further significant land movement was detected.
It was put in place after heavy rain caused widespread flooding and slips.
Mayor Phil Mauger said monitoring equipment on Lighthouse Road provided several days of detailed information to inform the decision.
"With that information, we're now in a position to make a decision on the evacuation zone, begin work on the slip remediation options and lift the State of Emergency," he said.
"The team has been working closely with property owners and businesses in Akaroa and will continue to do so."
Cracks in Lighthouse Road, Akaroa which led to some houses being evacuated due to landslip fears. Photo: Christchurch City Council
The ground in Banks Peninsula was still saturated, the mayor said, and Christchurch City Council will monitor the area.
"A designation has been made under the Building Act on the area, so we can react if needed.
"Christchurch and Banks Peninsula are now both in a recovery period and the focus will be on repairing damaged infrastructure around the district."
