Tasman District Council faces massive clean-up costs after heavy rain

Wednesday 16 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 16 Jul 2025, 11:51am

In this story Morning Report, Tasman District Council

The Tasman District Council reports that most of its annual budget has been spent in two weeks following historic rainfall and flooding. The clean-up process for the widespread damage is estimated to cost between $20 million and $25 million.

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1. RNZWed 16 Jul 2025, 11:16am

   Tasman flooding: Council says most of its annual budget spent in a fortnight (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 16 Jul 2025, 11:51am

   'Like porridge slipping off hill': Massive repair bill for Tasman (opens in new tab)