Flood Recovery

Information and updates will be posted here as we continue our recovery work. Kia kaha Tasman!

Flood recovery continues to move forward

It’s nearly eight months since the region was hit by the first of two devastating storms that caused widespread damage and disrupted so many people’s lives.

While…

Share your storm stories

It’s nearly six months since the massive winter weather events hit our region and for some it’s becoming a fading memory, while others are still dealing…

Emergency Recovery Period extended

Tasman Mayor Tim King has extended the official emergency recovery period for Tasman District by a further 28 days, which will continue until Thursday, 4 December…

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We’re still on the road to recovery

We continue to follow the long road to our new normal, following the back-to-back weather events that tore through parts of Tasman District in June and…

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Flood weeds on the move

We’ve been starting to hear more and more about pesty plant species popping up on properties affected by the severe flood events earlier this year.

Floods are…

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Mayoral Relief Fund paid out

A big thanks is going out to all those who generously contributed to the Nelson Tasman Mayoral Relief Fund.

The fund, which was established through Government support…

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The big weather clean-up continues

The clean-up following winter’s two big storms continues, with one area of focus being the badly hit Motueka River.

Tonnes of debris were washed off the land…