The area has endured two bouts of savage weather in as many weeks. Photo: Supplied/ Jodie Reed
The state of emergency in Nelson Tasman will be lifted on Thursday, as the battered area moves into a one-month transition period.
The region has endured two bouts of severe weather and widespread flooding since late last month.
Tasman mayor Tim King thanked those who had supported the emergency management response, as he announced the region would formally move to a recovery focus for the second time in three weeks.
"For the second time in three weeks we're transitioning to recovery. Our community has faced two major weather events, and we have seen significant impacts across the region. While we are moving from a state of emergency, this transition period means that support continues to be available to those affected.
"A big thank you to everyone involved, including the many in our community who have supported, and continue to support, their friends, whānau, and neighbours."
Nelson mayor Nick Smith said the major ongoing impact in Nelson was the closing of SH6 Rocks Road.
"Good progress is being made on stabilising the cliff and I am hopeful of it re-opening by the end of the week. Nelson by the weekend will be back to normal and fully open for business."
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