Tasman residents still recovering a year on after flooding

About this episode

Residents in the Tasman district are still recovering from severe flooding a year ago, with ongoing efforts to improve storm preparedness and education about flood risks.

Some people are still recovering a year after two winter floods caused widespread damage across the Tasman district, while many work on being better prepared for the next storm. It's one of the key issues concerning a group formed to look after the health of the Motueka River, saying they consistently hear from residents who want more education around flood risks. Samantha Gee reports.

People in this episode

Guest: Samantha Gee

Topics covered

• flood recovery
• storm preparedness
• community health
• environmental education
• climate impact

Keywords

• Tasman
• flooding
• recovery
• storm preparedness
• Motueka River
• community health
• climate change

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Tasman, Motueka River

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