Weather Event Update: 6.30pm 12 July 2025
It’s been tough for many across the Tasman District, but we’re starting to get some good news. Crews are working hard to restore water, power, and road access.
However, more work is still to be done, but we’re confident that further progress will be made tomorrow.
Please see below for updates.
If you need support, please contact our welfare team atwelfare@ntem.govt.nz, 027 309 3581, or 03 543 7284
ROADS UPDATE
State Highway 60 has reopened between Riwaka and Upper Tākaka. The route is open to all traffic.
However, the highway has suffered weather damage and drivers can expect some sections of the road to be restricted to one lane and under give way and traffic light controls.
Road users must use extreme caution on this route.
RESTORING POWER
There are still 1200 sites without power across the district, down from 3200 this morning.
We're hoping to reduce this number to 700 tonight. Crews will continue work tomorrow morning at daylight to restore power to even more homes tomorrow (Sunday).
However, in some places, there will be extended outages.
WATER UPDATES
*Kaiteriteri and Riwaka*
Water supply has been fully restored to all of Kaiteriteri and Riwaka.
*Tapawera*
The "conserve water" notice for Tapawera is lifted. However, the boil water advisory will stay in place until we can do more water quality testing.
*Dovedale*
The Dovedale water treatment plant is blocked with silt and cannot be operated.
Residents on the Dovedale water scheme--please conserve water until further notice to preserve storage in your tanks.
ACCOMODATION
Households affected by this weather event and placed in CDEM accommodation are eligible to register for Temporary Accommodation Service support immediately. This event is being treated as part of the Tasman/Nelson activation.
The Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) can help you find accommodation if you cannot stay in your home.
This includes if you are staying with family, and you think you will need accommodation while your home is being repaired or rebuilt.
There is a cost for temporary accommodation. If you are not insured or your insurance doesn’t cover temporary accommodation, you might be able to get financial support.
You can contact the Temporary Accommodation Service to find out where you can get financial support from.
Register at www.tas.mbie.govt.nzor call 0508 754 163.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT - Civil Defence payments
If you’re struggling to meet your essential costs, Work and Income may be able to help you pay for immediate needs like bedding, clothing and food, even if you’re working.
Everyone’s situation is different.
What you can get and if you need to pay it back depends on your situation.
To apply: Contact the Ministry of Social Development (MSD).
Drop into your nearest MSD office (275 Queen Street, Richmond or 236 High Street, Motueka) or call 0800 559 009.
Eligibility Check: They’ll check that you live in the impacted area, and a case manager will talk with you about your needs and confirm you qualify for a payment.
What to Take: Proof of identity (e.g. driver’s licence, passport) and proof of your bank account (e.g. bank statement or bank verification of account).
Don’t worry if your documents were lost or damaged in the event – they may be able to work around this.