Tasman Mayor Tim King has given notice that Nelson Tasman will begin a transition period, moving from a state of emergency into a recovery focus on Thursday, following the impacts from the severe weather the region experienced during the past few weeks.
The transition will begin at 4.47pm on Thursday, and end on Thursday 14 August unless it is extended or ended before then.
"For the second time in three weeks we’re transitioning to recovery," he says. "Our community has faced two major weather events, and we have seen significant impacts across the region. While we are moving from a state of emergency, this transition period means that support continues to be available to those affected.
"A big thank you to everyone involved, including the many in our community who have supported, and continue to support, their friends, whānau, and neighbours.
"Our partner agencies have once again stepped up to support our communities in times of need. We’re especially grateful to those who offered assistance from outside our region, thank you for your continued generosity and commitment."
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith was encouraged by the shift to the transition period.
"The timing is right this Thursday for us to move from the state of emergency from last Friday’s storm to the transition phase of recovery. The major outstanding impact on Nelson is the closure of Rocks Road. Good progress is being made on stabilising the cliff and I am hopeful of it re-opening by the end of the week. Nelson by the weekend will be back to normal and fully open for business.”
Group Recovery Manager Richard Kirby will assume responsibility for the local transition period.
