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June 27, 2025
Evacuations are underway as flooding threatens South Island towns
Waatea Team
Posted On June 27, 2025
Mandatory evacuation are underway as the Wairai river threatens a stopbank near the township of Spring Creek just out of the City of Blenheim.
Marlborough district mayor Nadine Taylor has declared a localised state of emergency for parts of the region (according to the latest from RNZ)
Fire and Emergency is helping residents amid extensive flooding in Richmond and Motueka.
Marlborough District Council has declared a state of emergency – with some residents in Spring Creek, north of Blenheim – being told to evacuate ahead of 9am due to heavy rains.
MetService has a Heavy Rain Warning in place for the Nelson District about and southeast of SH6 and north of Nelson Lakes, also Marlborough about and north of Seddon.
A FENZ spokesperson said crews had responded to eight weather related call-outs in the Tasman region and were working to clear drains in effected areas.
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