Army and emergency services deployed to Nelson-Marlborough amid heavy rain warnings

Tuesday 1 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 1 Jul 2025, 8:40pm

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The army and Fire and Emergency NZ are sending reinforcements to the Nelson-Marlborough region. Officials are preparing for the worst as two orange rain warnings are forecast for Thursday morning.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 1 Jul 2025, 8:19pm

   Sodden region preparing for 'absolute worst' (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato Times via RNZTue 1 Jul 2025, 8:40pm

   Army deployed amid heavy rain warnings for Nelson and Tasman districts (opens in new tab)

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