Tasman District Mayor Tim King has given notice that Nelson and Tasman will begin a transition period, moving from a state of emergency into a recovery focus, following the impacts from the most recent severe weather the region experienced.

The Notice of Local Transition period, under Section 94B of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002, takes effect at 4.47pm today (17 July 2025) and ends on Thursday 14 August 2025 unless it is extended or ends before then.

Mayor King says it was unbelievable that we would face two massive back-to-back emergencies like this, but we did. He’s offering his thanks to all the agencies, community groups and volunteers who had supported the Nelson Tasman Emergency Management response for the second time.

"These two events have a tested us to the maximum and the effects will be felt for a long time across our region. While we are moving from a state of emergency, this transition period means that support continues to be available to those affected.”

We now have a team focusing on the recovery process which will take time.

Tim King says we understand that as the enormity of this event sinks in, people could be feeling overwhelmed dealing with getting their lives and properties back into some semblance of normality.

"I want to offer heartfelt thanks to everyone involved, particular those in our community who have supported and continue to support their friends, family and neighbours.”

Group Recovery Manager Steve Manners will now assume responsibility for the local transition period.

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