Tasman faces months of clean-up following devastating floods

Monday 14 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 14 Jul 2025, 6:28am

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The Nelson Tasman district remains in a state of emergency following historic flooding. Mayor Tim King stated that clean-up efforts will take months as more than 800 properties are assessed for damage. The region is also managing 51 road closures, including sections of State Highway 6.

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1. RNZMon 14 Jul 2025, 5:23am

   Tasman cleans up after flooding: 'So many heartbreaking sights' (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 14 Jul 2025, 6:28am

   'Very big mess' - Tasman's flood clean-up to take 'months and months' (opens in new tab)

   • 'Heartbreaking sights': Tasman grapples with flood clean-up (opens in new tab) Mon 14 Jul 2025, 6:28am