Motueka farmer describes wife being swept away in floodwaters

Tuesday 15 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 15 Jul 2025, 9:42am

A Motueka Valley farmer has recounted the moment his wife was swept away by floodwaters while moving horses to higher ground. The family has lost their property, including fences and sheds, following two weeks of extreme rain in the Nelson-Tasman region.

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1. RNZTue 15 Jul 2025, 4:45am

   Moteuka farmer describes the harrowing moment his wife got swept away in floodwaters (opens in new tab)

2. Stuff via RNZTue 15 Jul 2025, 6:49am

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3. NZ HeraldTue 15 Jul 2025, 7:08am

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4. 1News via RNZTue 15 Jul 2025, 9:42am

   The harrowing moment Motueka farmer's wife swept away in flood (opens in new tab)