Nelson homeowners who were red-stickered after the August floods last year are celebrating a multi-million dollar flood recovery deal which includes a buyout of their properties.
The Government will contribute $6 million to property buyouts with the Nelson City Council contributing a similar amount, subject to council agreement.
The floods forced up to 200 people from their homes, including Geoff Moffett and his wife whose home on the Tāhunanui Hills is too expensive to fix.
Moffett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
