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09-07-2025
- Climate
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Marlborough Emergency Management Says ‘Be Prepared' For More Rain
With another spell of rain on the way on Friday, Marlborough residents are advised to 'be ready, be prepared' with the region's roads, infrastructure and some communities still impacted from recent weather. MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Watch for the period from 1pm Friday 11 July to 2am Saturday 12 July for Marlborough northwest of the Awatere Valley. The forecast is for periods of heavy rain with a moderate chance of the watch upgrading to a warning. Marlborough Emergency Management Group Manager Matt Kerr said there was a risk that some situations could be exacerbated in already fragile areas. 'We want to get advice out to our communities including Spring Creek, Rārangi, Northbank, Kenepuru Road and Port Underwood that readiness remains important. Although Friday evening's weather is predicted to move through quickly, we encourage people to take stock of their preparedness, remain in touch with friends and whanau and to have plans in place for safety and support.' 'People can prepare for heavy rain by clearing drains and gutters. Be aware that streams and rivers may rise rapidly, so avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously if you need to drive at all. The rain could cause further surface flooding, slips and difficult driving conditions,' Mr Kerr said. The weather has the potential to affect roads around the top of the south including State Highway 6 from Nelson to Blenheim, State Highway 1 between Picton and Seddon and State Highway 63 from Renwick to Kawatiri Junction. NZ Transport Agency say because the region has already suffered extensive heavy rain over the past few weeks, soils are saturated and extra rain brings a risk of more flooding, slips, and rockfalls. Flood waters can hide hidden dangers and water flows may be stronger than they appear – drivers are urged not to drive through flooded areas and to respect any road closures that may be in place. Further updates will be provided, primarily through Marlborough District Council's Facebook page and the Antenno alerting app. To keep up to date with the latest information and alerts sign up to Antenno here:
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04-07-2025
- Climate
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Marlborough Region Transitions To Recovery
Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor has given notice that Marlborough will begin a local transition period due to the district-wide impacts from severe weather in the region over the past week. The Notice of Local Transition period, under Section 94B of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002, took effect at 3.30pm today and ends on 1 August unless it is extended or ends before then. Mayor Taylor extended her thanks to all the agencies, community groups and volunteers who had supported the Marlborough Emergency Management response and made special note of the advance warning given by Council's hydrology team of the potential impacts of the weather event. Marlborough Emergency Management Group Manager and duty controller Matt Kerr said he had recommended the transition period due to record groundwater levels still affecting the region following the recent weather event and with impacts across the region still 'dynamic and emerging.' 'There is still a risk of ongoing impacts and consequences which may require us to manage, coordinate or direct recovery activities so this transition period is important to facilitate a timely and effective recovery from this event,' Mr Kerr said. Group Recovery Manager Dean Heiford will now assume responsibility for the local transition period.
