2011 Nelson - Golden Bay Floods
Released 21 Dec 2011
Overview
While most farmers will be getting on with things following last week's heavy rainfall, we wish to find out if farmers and their families need a hand. Unlike 2010, damage to farm infrastructure has been mercifully lighter, however, some farm houses may have suffered from water inundation.
To find out if help is needed, we would like you to ring into Federated Farmers on 0800 327 646 (0800 FARMING). The 0800 team will take a note of your property and what needs you have. From there we will be in a better position to coordinate a response, if one is in fact needed.
Volunteers needed
Golden Bay
It is best to liaise with Michele Riley (03 524 8218).
Nelson
It is best to liaise with Provincial President, Gavin O'Donnell (021 528 865)).
Useful resources and advice
Civil Defence updates
For Civil Defence updates including road closure and other key information, please click here or phone 03 546 9500.
For farm businesses
When farms are hit by floods
Knowing what to do will reduce the immediate impact of the flood and planning strategies to deal with the aftermath will allow for a quicker recovery. Please click here for more information. For general advice on insurance claims, please see below.
Rural weather for Nelson/Golden Bay
The MetService provides a rural weather update. Please click here for more information.
Other useful information
Slip line to report slips (03) 543 8498
Slips can be unstable and may pose serious safety risks. Under Civil Defence Emergency Regulations, no earthworks associated with landslips can be undertaken by property owners. Residents must not to attempt any work on slips on their properties. All slips should be reported to Slipline on 03 543 8498.
Geotech (land stability information) Hotline (03) 543 8498
There is also a dedicated phone line for people wanting information about land stability. All residents from Nelson and Tasman can Phone (03) 543 8498 for assistance.
Building Information Hotline (03) 546 0284
A dedicated line for Nelson and Golden Bay residents providing information about properties. Use this line to request an inspection, explain a sticker, find out when they can return to their homes and so on. This is a dedicated line.
Recovery Assistance Centres in Nelson city and in Golden Bay
A recovery assistance centre will open at Work and Income, 22 Bridge Street Nelson and in the Pohara Hall, Pohara tomorrow. The centres will be open from 8.30am - 5pm until the end of the week. Here, people will be able to meet with representatives from:
- Work & Income
- EQC
- Inland Revenue
- Salvation Army
- And collect housing information
Business information and fact sheets
Contacts
Gavin O'Donnell
Federated Farmers Nelson provincial president
Phone: 021 582 865
Email: fairhill@scorch.co.nz
Michele Riley
Federated Farmers Dairy executive member
Phone: 03 524 8218
Email: mbriley@farmside.co.nz
Stephen Arends
DairyNZ consulting officer
Phone: 021 287 7057
Fonterra emergency number
Phone: 0800 656 568
Ian Blair
Rural Support Trust Top of the South coordinator
Freephone: 0800 465 220
Graeme Ball
Federated Farmers Golden Bay provincial president
Phone: 03 525 9473
Email: michelebud@farmside.co.nz
