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Cyclone Vaianu cuts key route to East Coast 13th April 2026 /

Cyclone Vaianu cuts key route to East Coast

Damage from Cyclone Vaianu has severed State Highway 35 from the Bay of Plenty to the East Coast.


Prepare for Cyclone Vaianu – MetService 10th April 2026

Prepare for Cyclone Vaianu – MetService

The MetService has issued a red strong wind warning for Coromandel Peninsula and Great Barrier Island for Sunday as Cyclone Vaianu bears down on the country.


Banks Peninsula state of emergency lifted 24th February 2026 /

Banks Peninsula state of emergency lifted

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger has lifted the Local State of Emergency in Banks Peninsula.


Additional support for storm hit farmers and growers 28th January 2026 /

Additional support for storm hit farmers and growers

The Rural Support Trust is receiving $200,00 as part of the government’s support package for armers and growers affected by recent severe weather.


Disasters cost global agriculture US$3.26tn over three decades – FAO report 17th November 2025 /

Disasters cost global agriculture US$3.26tn over three decades – FAO report

Disasters have inflicted an estimated US$3.26tn in agricultural losses worldwide over the past 33 years – an average of $99bn annually, roughly 4% of global agricultural GDP – according to a new report.


Govt provides $150k for Clutha, Southland following storms 29th October 2025 /

Govt provides $150k for Clutha, Southland following storms

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Severe weather closes South Island roads 22nd October 2025 /

Severe weather closes South Island roads

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RIF tally hits $862m, second tranche for flood resistance 20th October 2025 /

RIF tally hits $862m, second tranche for flood resistance

The government has committed more than $800m of funding since the launch of the Regional Infrastructure Fund last year – including into food system projects.


Tasman flood recovery receives $2m 1st September 2025 /

Tasman flood recovery receives $2m

Tasman District Council has been granted up to $2m to support the region’s recovery from severe flooding this winter, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds said. 


Nelson Tasman Monopoly sales to support flooded businesses 31st July 2025

Nelson Tasman Monopoly sales to support flooded businesses

The Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce will donate profits from Nelson Tasman Monopoly game sales to the Tasman Mayoral Fund to support small businesses impacted by recent flooding.


$600k package for Nelson Tasman primary sector 17th July 2025 /

$600k package for Nelson Tasman primary sector

Flood-affected farmers, growers and foresters in the Nelson Tasman region are being offered a half-million-dollar government and industry-backed support package.


WWNZ supports Tasman Mayoral Relief Fund 16th July 2025 /

WWNZ supports Tasman Mayoral Relief Fund

Woolworths New Zealand will be donating $10,000 to the Tasman Mayoral Relief Fund to support the flood-hit community.