Glider Road in Nelson closed indefinitely following landslide

RNZStuffTuesday 8 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Heavy rains in May caused a slip onto Glider Road in Marsden Valley, leading the Nelson City Council to close the recreational route indefinitely. Local residents say they had warned officials about the potential for a landslide on the deforested land months ago.

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First reported by RNZ, Tue 8 Jul 2025, 8:26pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 24 minutes
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    'We told you' – Residents' warning before popular Nelson road closed after slip (opens in new tab)

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    'We told you': Residents' warning before popular road closed due to slip (opens in new tab)