12 Jul 2025

Weather update from Nelson Tasman

From Saturday Morning, 7:07 am on 12 July 2025

A state of emergency remains in place in Nelson Tasman after more heavy rain. RNZ's Mary Argue is on the ground in Nelson and she talks to Mihingarangi Forbes about how locals are coping in the face of more evacuations. 

Appleby Highway resident Paul lives next to State Highway 60 and the two cottages on his property are currently surrounded by water.

Appleby Highway resident Paul lives next to State Highway 60 and the two cottages on his property are currently surrounded by water. Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone