Tasman residents still recovering a year on after flooding

Tasman residents still recovering a year on after flooding

May 29, 2026 · 4 min

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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.

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