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Heavy rain warning - February 2022 - 01/02/2022 1:47pm
The Metservice has issued an Orange heavy rain warning for the Nelson Tasman region, and a red warning for the Buller and Westland regions.
What support is available and where can you get help - 20/07/2021 5:22pm
The following information is for people in the Nelson Tasman region affected by the recent storm and flooding event.
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Weather event - Update 3 - 18/07/2021 2:35pm
July 18 2021 - 1430 hours
Update on 17 July 2021 weather event - 17/07/2021 2:53pm
Weather event - Nelson Tasman region
17 July - heavy rain closes roads - 17/07/2021 8:59am
UPDATE 11AM, SAT 17 JUL
Heavy Rain and Strong Wind warnings - 16/07/2021 12:34pm
Heavy Rain and Strong Wind warnings are in place for the Nelson Tasman region. 16 July 2021.
Potential tsunami warning - 05/03/2021 12:03pm
Following a series of earthquakes on Friday morning (5 March 2021), the Nelson Tasman region has a warning for potential tsunami activity.
Seeking help as the Alert Levels reduce - 03/06/2020 12:14pm
As New Zealand continues to progress to lower Alert Levels, Nelson Tasman Civil Defence and Emergency Management (NTCDEM) is scaling down its support services, including its 0800 welfare helpline.
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Fire ban to be lifted following the shift to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 - 28/04/2020 9:46am
The fire ban currently in place in the Nelson Tasman region will be lifted as the country transitions to COVID-19 Alert level 3.
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Fire ban to be put in place to limit possible demands on emergency services - 01/04/2020 11:18pm
Nelson Tasman Civil Defence and Emergency Management (NTCDEM) Group have made the decision to implement a ban on the lighting of fires in the outdoors.
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2019 Tasman Fire – event report published - 16/01/2020 2:04pm
A comprehensive report into the February 2019 fires in the Nelson Tasman region has concluded there was a quick and effective multi-agency response to the fires.
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Heavy Rain Warning 1 Dec 2019 - 01/12/2019 3:43pm
There is some heavy rain on the way over the next few days.
Heavy rain warning issued 2 July 2019 - 02/07/2019 3:09pm
The Metservice has issued a severe weather warning for Nelson west of Motueka and a weather watch for the Richmond ranges, to affect our area from early Wednesday through to...
Watch the video: a massive thank you to everyone who provided help and support during the Pigeon Valley fire - 29/05/2019 1:44pm
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Lance Burdett coming to Richmond and Golden Bay - 15/05/2019 3:56pm
From the front line to the back paddocks.
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Heavy rain warning issued 12 May - 12/05/2019 10:33am
Metservice have issued a heavy rain warning for our region.
Latest recovery newsletter - 07/05/2019 4:32pm
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Latest recovery newsletter - 18/04/2019 4:38pm
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Latest recovery newsletter - 15/04/2019 2:47pm
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Latest recovery newsletter - 05/04/2019 4:11pm
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Heavy rain warning issued 31 March - 31/03/2019 12:27pm
Metservice have issued a heavy rain warning for our region.
Water discolouration with coming rain - 27/03/2019 12:08pm
Rain is coming and as the Pigeon Valley fire left behind a very large amount of ash and debris, you’ll most likely see discoloured water/waterways for a period of time.
Land remediation update - 11/03/2019 4:02pm
Now that the Pigeon Valley fire is controlled, we will be working towards remediating damage caused by the fire and equipment used to contain it.
Donations and offers of support - 11/03/2019 4:01pm
The amount of support from the community throughout the last several weeks has been amazing. As we’ve moved into the recovery phase, we’re asking people who wish to donate to...
Pigeon Valley fire controlled, notice to evacuate lifted - 06/03/2019 3:28pm
The Pigeon Valley fire is now controlled and the notice to evacuate is lifted.
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Tasman transitions to recovery after Pigeon Valley fire - 01/03/2019 12:18pm
With the Civil Defence State of Emergency being lifted as of 8am on Wednesday February 27, we are now transitioning into the recovery phase.
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Welfare support provided - Moutere Highway Fire - 28/02/2019 10:35am
In support of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand who responded to a fire around the Moutere Highway area, the Nelson Tasman CDEM Group were on hand to provide welfare...
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Residents evacuated in Moutere Hill Fire can return - 27/02/2019 8:37pm
Fire and Emergency has determined that it is safe for the majority of residents evacuated this afternoon following the fire in Upper Moutere to return home.
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CDEM provides support to Upper Moutere fire - 27/02/2019 5:27pm
There is currently no local state of emergency in place. Therefore the current incident in Upper Moutere is being managed by Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) supported by other agencies.
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Pigeon Valley Fire Update 73 Tuesday 26 February - 26/02/2019 4:43pm
The Minister of Maori Development and Local Government and Associate Minister for Housing Hon. Nanaia Mahuta arrived in Nelson today for a visit to the EOC to acknowledge and endorse...
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Pigeon Valley Fire Update 72 Monday 25 February - 25/02/2019 3:32pm
Fire updateGood weather conditions have aided the firefighting effort. Fire and Emergency New Zealand has achieved a 30-metre "blackout" zone around the entire perimeter of the fire, a goal they...
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Pigeon Valley Fire Update 71 - remaining cordons lifted - 24/02/2019 6:38pm
As of 6pm on Sunday 24 February, the remaining controlled access cordons in Teapot, Eves and Redwood valleys have been lifted.
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Pigeon Valley Fire Update 70: Crews close in on fire perimeter milestone - 24/02/2019 11:55am
Firefighters working to control the Pigeon Valley fire expect to have created a 30 metre ‘black-out’ zone around the fire area by the end of the day (Sunday 24 February).
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Pigeon Valley Fire Update 69: Shifting winds a concern on fire ground - 23/02/2019 12:35pm
As always, we’ve got an eagle eye on the weather. Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) reports that strong winds about 2am forced them to call a halt to overnight...
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Pigeon Valley Fire Update 68: Wakefield prepare to evacuate notice lifted - 22/02/2019 8:05am
Wakefield prepare to evacuate notice lifted Civil Defence Group Controller Roger Ball has lifted the conditional re-entry status for Wakefield.
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Pigeon Valley Fire Update 67: Fire situation remains volatile - 21/02/2019 1:32pm
Residents returning but risk remains
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Pigeon Valley Fire Update 66: Controlled access for last evacuated residents - 21/02/2019 7:54am
The last group of evacuated residents will be granted controlled access to their properties from today, Civil Defence Controller Alec Louverdis has confirmed.
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Pigeon Valley Fire Update 65: Restricted access for Valleys residents - 20/02/2019 7:47am
Restricted access today for Valleys residents
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Pigeon Valley Update 64: State of Emergency extended - 19/02/2019 1:17pm
After discussions between Fire and Emergency, Police, the Civil Defence Controller and other agencies involved in the response, Mayor Richard Kempthorne has made the decision to extend the State of...
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Pigeon Valley Fire Update 63: Valleys access approved - 19/02/2019 7:33am
Access for Valley Residents todayResidents of Redwood, Teapot and Eves Valley will all be able to access their properties from 8 am until 2 pm today.Controller Roger Ball said the...
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Pigeon Valley fire update 62: Decision due on Valleys access - 18/02/2019 7:33pm
Access to Teapot, Eves and Redwood Valleys
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Pigeon Valley fire update 61: Sea breeze aids firefighting - 18/02/2019 5:21pm
Fire update
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Pigeon Valley Fire update 60: Help available for workers - 18/02/2019 3:25pm
Get more details on the website here.
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Pigeon Valley Fire update 59: Resident access cancelled for Eves, Redwood, Teapot valleys - 18/02/2019 10:31am
Residents access
Pigeon Valley Fire Update 58: No access for valley residents today - 18/02/2019 7:41am
No Access for Valley Residents Today Monday 18 February
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Pigeon Valley Fire Update 57: Helicopter pilot injured - 17/02/2019 3:36pm
At approximately 1450 hours today news was received that a helicopter had crashed while fighting the Pigeon Valley Fire.
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Pigeon Valley Fire Update 56: Update on access arrangement for Valleys residents - 17/02/2019 8:03am
Residents of the remaining 14 evacuated properties from Pigeon Valley will have conditional re-entry from 8am today.