ROADS

Many roads are still inaccessible or have limited access.

A reminder to please take extreme care if you are on the roads. Expect hazards from fallen trees and slip debris. Please, do not travel if possible.

For local road closures, please visit: https://buff.ly/0B3Horm

For State Highway closures, please visit: https://buff.ly/CTNDHKU

SH60 across Tākaka hill is now open, but there are still slips and one-way portions of the road – please only travel over the hill for essential travel and please be aware of crews and ongoing work.

There is no access to Nelson via SH6 from Murchison. Travel via Kaikoura if travel is essential – coming from Christchurch.

There is access for essential travel only, from West Coast to Blenheim through State Highway 63.

HOUSING

From today, the Response Assessment teams will be visiting properties in flood affected areas. They will initially be focusing on the Mārahau, Motueka Valley, Tadmore Valley, Tapawera, Wangapeka, Sherry River Valley, Riwaka, and Brooklyn areas.

The teams are there to determine the level of support required and assess property needs.

WELFARE

The Motueka Recreation Centre, 40 Old Wharf Road will be open today from 10am-3pm. The Ministry for Social Development, Public Health, Te Piki Oranga, Ministry for Primary Industries, Nelson Bays Primary Health and Nelson Tasman Pasifika Community Trust will be there to have a chat about your specific welfare needs.

We are planning further meetings throughout the district over the coming week. We will publish details as we have them.

HEALTH

If you are feeling anxious, distressed or overwhelmed or just need someone to talk to, call or txt 1737 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Please check on your friends and neighbours and call 111 for all emergency health needs.

If you need help with any other health needs please call us on 03 543 8400.

WATER

Permanent boil water notices remain in place for Dovedale, Redwood Valley and 88 Valley. A conserve water notice is also in place for Dovedale. A temporary boil water notice is in place for residents of Tapawera. This is due to be reviewed tomorrow but will likely remain in place for longer. All households on a private water bore have been advised to boil their water as a precaution.

Treat all water and rivers as if they are still contaminated – they may include wastewater overflows or other contaminants.

POWER

There are still a number of households affected by power outages. Work is ongoing to repair the network.

BE CAREFUL

If you are clearing your property, please be aware of local power and communications lines and infrastructure to maintain connection and stay safe.

OFFERS OF HELP

Are you needing help cleaning up or want to help others with food or clothing donations? The Student Volunteer Army are available to help or would love your help, please visit https://www.sva.org.nz/nelsontasman25 and fill out the form.

We have been receiving offers of help from people with machinery, diggers and trucks. The local council concerned will deal with any main works through established contractors, and if you are wanting to help on private properties then that needs to happen with the individual homeowner.

WEATHER

While it is still damp and there are showers forecast for today and tomorrow – these are fast moving and should not impact recovery efforts.

SCHOOL AND BACK TO WORK

We are very conscious people might be going back to school and work tomorrow and are working on updating this afternoon what schools and roads continue to be impacted so you can make decisions and plans.

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