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As New Zealand continues to progress to lower Alert Levels, Nelson Tasman Civil Defence and Emergency Management (NTCDEM) is scaling down its support services, including its 0800 welfare helpline.

03/06/2020 12:14pm

Fire ban to be lifted following the shift to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 - 28/04/2020 9:46am

The fire ban currently in place in the Nelson Tasman region will be lifted as the country transitions to COVID-19 Alert level 3.

28/04/2020 9:46am

Fire ban to be put in place to limit possible demands on emergency services - 01/04/2020 11:18pm

Nelson Tasman Civil Defence and Emergency Management (NTCDEM) Group have made the decision to implement a ban on the lighting of fires in the outdoors.

01/04/2020 11:18pm

2019 Tasman Fire – event report published - 16/01/2020 2:04pm

A comprehensive report into the February 2019 fires in the Nelson Tasman region has concluded there was a quick and effective multi-agency response to the fires.

16/01/2020 2:04pm

Heavy Rain Warning 1 Dec 2019 - 01/12/2019 3:43pm

There is some heavy rain on the way over the next few days.

01/12/2019 3:43pm

Heavy rain warning issued 2 July 2019 - 02/07/2019 3:09pm

The Metservice has issued a severe weather warning for Nelson west of Motueka and a weather watch for the Richmond ranges, to affect our area from early Wednesday through to...

02/07/2019 3:09pm

Watch the video: a massive thank you to everyone who provided help and support during the Pigeon Valley fire - 29/05/2019 1:44pm

29/05/2019 1:44pm

Lance Burdett coming to Richmond and Golden Bay - 15/05/2019 3:56pm

From the front line to the back paddocks.

15/05/2019 3:56pm

Heavy rain warning issued 12 May - 12/05/2019 10:33am

Metservice have issued a heavy rain warning for our region.

12/05/2019 10:33am

Latest recovery newsletter - 07/05/2019 4:32pm

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07/05/2019 4:32pm

Latest recovery newsletter - 18/04/2019 4:38pm

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18/04/2019 4:38pm

Latest recovery newsletter - 15/04/2019 2:47pm

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15/04/2019 2:47pm

Latest recovery newsletter - 05/04/2019 4:11pm

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05/04/2019 4:11pm

Heavy rain warning issued 31 March - 31/03/2019 12:27pm

Metservice have issued a heavy rain warning for our region.

31/03/2019 12:27pm

Water discolouration with coming rain - 27/03/2019 12:08pm

Rain is coming and as the Pigeon Valley fire left behind a very large amount of ash and debris, you’ll most likely see discoloured water/waterways for a period of time.

27/03/2019 12:08pm

Land remediation update - 11/03/2019 4:02pm

Now that the Pigeon Valley fire is controlled, we will be working towards remediating damage caused by the fire and equipment used to contain it.

11/03/2019 4:02pm

Donations and offers of support - 11/03/2019 4:01pm

The amount of support from the community throughout the last several weeks has been amazing. As we’ve moved into the recovery phase, we’re asking people who wish to donate to...

11/03/2019 4:01pm

Pigeon Valley fire controlled, notice to evacuate lifted - 06/03/2019 3:28pm

The Pigeon Valley fire is now controlled and the notice to evacuate is lifted.

06/03/2019 3:28pm

Tasman transitions to recovery after Pigeon Valley fire - 01/03/2019 12:18pm

With the Civil Defence State of Emergency being lifted as of 8am on Wednesday February 27, we are now transitioning into the recovery phase.

01/03/2019 12:18pm

Welfare support provided - Moutere Highway Fire - 28/02/2019 10:35am

In support of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand who responded to a fire around the Moutere Highway area, the Nelson Tasman CDEM Group were on hand to provide welfare...

28/02/2019 10:35am

Residents evacuated in Moutere Hill Fire can return - 27/02/2019 8:37pm

Fire and Emergency has determined that it is safe for the majority of residents evacuated this afternoon following the fire in Upper Moutere to return home.

27/02/2019 8:37pm

CDEM provides support to Upper Moutere fire - 27/02/2019 5:27pm

There is currently no local state of emergency in place. Therefore the current incident in Upper Moutere is being managed by Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) supported by other agencies.

27/02/2019 5:27pm

Pigeon Valley Fire Update 74 - 27/02/2019 10:16am

27/02/2019 10:16am

Pigeon Valley Fire Update 73 Tuesday 26 February - 26/02/2019 4:43pm

The Minister of Maori Development and Local Government and Associate Minister for Housing Hon. Nanaia Mahuta arrived in Nelson today for a visit to the EOC to acknowledge and endorse...

26/02/2019 4:43pm

Pigeon Valley Fire Update 72 Monday 25 February - 25/02/2019 3:32pm

Fire updateGood weather conditions have aided the firefighting effort. Fire and Emergency New Zealand has achieved a 30-metre "blackout" zone around the entire perimeter of the fire, a goal they...

25/02/2019 3:32pm

Pigeon Valley Fire Update 71 - remaining cordons lifted - 24/02/2019 6:38pm

As of 6pm on Sunday 24 February, the remaining controlled access cordons in Teapot, Eves and Redwood valleys have been lifted.

24/02/2019 6:38pm

Pigeon Valley Fire Update 70: Crews close in on fire perimeter milestone - 24/02/2019 11:55am

Firefighters working to control the Pigeon Valley fire expect to have created a 30 metre ‘black-out’ zone around the fire area by the end of the day (Sunday 24 February).

24/02/2019 11:55am

Pigeon Valley Fire Update 69: Shifting winds a concern on fire ground - 23/02/2019 12:35pm

As always, we’ve got an eagle eye on the weather. Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) reports that strong winds about 2am forced them to call a halt to overnight...

23/02/2019 12:35pm

Pigeon Valley Fire Update 68: Wakefield prepare to evacuate notice lifted - 22/02/2019 8:05am

Wakefield prepare to evacuate notice lifted Civil Defence Group Controller Roger Ball has lifted the conditional re-entry status for Wakefield.

22/02/2019 8:05am

Pigeon Valley Fire Update 67: Fire situation remains volatile - 21/02/2019 1:32pm

Residents returning but risk remains

21/02/2019 1:32pm

Pigeon Valley Fire Update 66: Controlled access for last evacuated residents - 21/02/2019 7:54am

The last group of evacuated residents will be granted controlled access to their properties from today, Civil Defence Controller Alec Louverdis has confirmed.

21/02/2019 7:54am

Pigeon Valley Fire Update 65: Restricted access for Valleys residents - 20/02/2019 7:47am

Restricted access today for Valleys residents

20/02/2019 7:47am

Pigeon Valley Update 64: State of Emergency extended - 19/02/2019 1:17pm

After discussions between Fire and Emergency, Police, the Civil Defence Controller and other agencies involved in the response, Mayor Richard Kempthorne has made the decision to extend the State of...

19/02/2019 1:17pm

Pigeon Valley Fire Update 63: Valleys access approved - 19/02/2019 7:33am

Access for Valley Residents todayResidents of Redwood, Teapot and Eves Valley will all be able to access their properties from 8 am until 2 pm today.Controller Roger Ball said the...

19/02/2019 7:33am