Recap: Motueka Valley home carried hundreds of metres in yesterday's storm

Last updated Sat, Jun 28

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What to know:

  • Heavy rain, gales and stormy weather hit many parts of the country.
  • States of emergency were declared for the Nelson/Tasman region, and part of Marlborough to support a precautionary evacuation of Spring Creek and its residents.
  • Eleven homes were damaged after a suspected tornado in Waitara overnight. 
  • Do you have photos, videos or stories of the inclement weather? Email news@tvnz.co.nz with the subject line WEATHER.
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