Tasman stopbanks repaired ahead of forecast wet weather

Friday 18 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 18 Jul 2025, 5:19am

In this story Earth Sciences New Zealand, NIWA, Tasman District Council

The Tasman District Council is urgently repairing river stopbanks following two recent major floods. This work comes as Earth Sciences New Zealand forecasts more wet weather for late July and early August, with some parts of New Zealand facing a high likelihood of above average rainfall.

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1. The Post via StuffFri 18 Jul 2025, 5:00am

   Warm, wet outlook for the rest of winter for regions (opens in new tab)

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2. RNZFri 18 Jul 2025, 5:19am

   Stopbanks urgently being repaired in Tasman district ahead of more wet weather (opens in new tab)