Tasman Flooding Saturday 0630 28 June 2025
While the rain lessened and rivers dropped overnight throughout the District, Civil Defence continued to monitor the state of the Motueka River throughout the night. Of particular interest was the lower reaches, in and around the State Highway 60 bridge.
Overnight the Motueka Emergency Assistance and Information Centre assisted a small number of people (16), housed three and provided alternative accommodation to six others. The number of people who self-evacuated to friends and family is unknown at this stage.
Daylight provides Civil Defence, Councils and NZTA the first opportunity to fully assess damage to property, roads and bridges.
The emergency declaration remains in force.
There are still some areas of concern, and Civil Defence will be flying over a number of areas at first light to fully assess damage and to identify areas of immediate need with particular interest in the Motueka Valley.
This event has seen levels in a number of rivers never seen before notably. It has been driven not so much by the amount of rain but the duration of the consistent rainfall, interspersed by significant bursts.
Resident support
For many residents, it will be the first time they will be able to be fully assess any damage to their properties.
If people have been evacuated, have a welfare need or property has been affected in any way please call the Council on 035438400
Note: If there is an immediate threat to please call 111 in the first instance
If the house has been flooded keep children and animals away from flooded areas. Do not use electricity or gas until it has been checked and given the ok to use. Before you start cleaning up, take photos of your home and the damage caused as evidence to give your insurance company.
Roads
The District’s roading network including State highways and local roads have been affected. There will be road closures throughout the District and these will remain in place for some time until repairs are undertaken. It is essential that people take notice of and respect the closures in place.
Please limit travel to essential needs only as the roads will need to be surveyed prior to full opening.
Link to NZTA’s journey map for the State Highway closures and warnings: Highway conditions for Nelson and Marlborough | NZTA Journey Planner
Link to the combined NCC and TDC local roads map: Road disruptions and closures: Road Disruptions and Closures
What to do after the event
If you require assistance in the immediate aftermath there are a number of agencies ready to assist
Following the heavy rainfall and flooding we’ve received reports of properties that had buildings flooded. If water goes through a building, it can damage electrical outlets, and damp conditions can potentially cause other safety issues.
If you’ve had water go through your home or other building and need assistance, please call your local council who can send out Building Inspectors to check the structures and give you advice about how to make them safe.