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A smorgasbord of weather brings thunderstorms, heavy rain, severe gales and low snow across the country.

The report on development in high country lakes and rivers revealed the summed extent of the developed agriculture land in the hill-and-high country catchment areas of the 147,191 hectares in the Rangitata River area had increased from 5294ha in 1990 to 6015ha in 2020 - an increase of 14 per cent. Most of the new development was on moraine (413ha) and alluvial fan (181ha) landforms, and mostly took place between 2008-19. The percentage increase was lower than in the Waimakariri (57 per cent, 1139ha), Rakaia (25 per cent, 3918ha), and Hakatare/Ashburton (16 per cent, 1069ha). “The rate o...

“There were, however, break-outs on the Ashburton/Hakatere River and Waiau Uwha further north.” Griffiths said staff carefully monitored the rivers and were also out in the field inspecting key locations over the weekend. “ We will continue assessing the river systems for damage. “Planned rivers work are still ongoing, including an extensive programme of work for the 2019 Rangitata flood recovery, consisting of flood protection works, planting and restoration of wetlands and mahinga kai areas.” Since major flooding in December, work has been undertaken to reduce the risks at th...

Photo: SUPPLIED/ Marlborough District Council Picton is now cut off from the rest of the South Island, the latest town to be cut off as flooding and high river levels leaves roads impassable. The Transport Agency says Westport, Tākaka, Collingwood, Murchison, Springs Junction and Nelson are also isolated due to the current weather conditions. Here is a summary of what is happening in each area. Four areas of Marlborough evacuated Marlborough recorded its largest flooding event in history today - far bigger than the previous biggest event in 1983. Marlborough District Council declared a local...

Wild weather: Homes evacuated, roads closed across top of South Island © Getty The Marlborough District has declared a local state of emergency this afternoon and more than 200 properties have been asked to evacuate. Westport and Nelson have been left isolated, while Marlborough has declared a local state of emergency, as high river levels, flooding, fallen trees and slips close state highways across the top of the South Island. The Marlborough District has declared a local state of emergency this afternoon and more than 200 properties have been asked to evacuate. Residents of the Lower Te...