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Rain Warning Lifted - 30/07/25 - 30/07/2025 10:06am

10.05am UPDATE

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29/07/25 5.40 PM Update - 29/07/2025 5:39pm

The MetService New Zealand Orange Rain Warnings for Tasman from Motueka westwards, Tasman east and south of Motueka, and Nelson City District, remain in place tonight.

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29/07/25 11.19AM Update. - 29/07/2025 11:19am

MetService New Zealand has updated the forecast this morning, and while the rainfall is expected to fall over a 16-hour period, we are preparing to respond should we need to.

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Nelson Tasman - Ready to respond - 29/07/2025 7:14am

As we await the forecast rain, Nelson Tasman Emergency Management is being supported by Emergency Management Specialists from around New Zealand.

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Silt collection sites open - 18/07/2025 8:50am

The first of two special collection sites for the dumping of domestic silt that has been cleared from around houses is open.

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Transitioning out of emergency - 17/07/2025 4:10pm

Tasman District Mayor Tim King has given notice that Nelson and Tasman will begin a transition period, moving from a state of emergency into a recovery focus, following the impacts...

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Motueka bore water advisory - 17/07/2025 2:24pm

Motueka bore water safety

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Morning update Wednesday 16 July 2025 - 16/07/2025 7:02am

WELFARE

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Silt dumping sites to open at Ngātīmoti and Māriri - 15/07/2025 8:17pm

Planning is underway to open two special collection sites for the dumping of domestic silt that has been cleared from around houses.

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Weather Update: 6pm, Tuesday 15 July - 15/07/2025 6:23pm

WELFARE Helicopters have operating today to drop off essential supplies!

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