Nelson-Tasman prepares for another storm following heavy flooding

Wednesday 2 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 2 Jul 2025, 1:50pm

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Civil Defence is preparing for a significant storm expected to hit the Nelson-Tasman region on Thursday morning. This follows recent heavy rain that flooded hundreds of homes and destroyed farmland. Residents whose properties were previously inundated are being warned to prepare for further potential flooding.

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1. The Press via RNZWed 2 Jul 2025, 8:44am

   Flood-hit Nelson-Tasman braces for next big storm (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 2 Jul 2025, 8:53am

   Weather: Heavy rain forecast for storm-hit Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsWed 2 Jul 2025, 10:59am

   Heavy rain alerts for upper North Island, Nelson-Tasman braces for new onslaught (opens in new tab)

4. RNZWed 2 Jul 2025, 1:50pm

   Civil Defence warns Nelson-Tasman flood-affected residents to plan for the worst (opens in new tab)