Checkpoint for Sunday 10 February 2019

5:55 PM.We've seen warm, dry conditions this week in the Nelson-Tasman district, but what's in store over the coming week? Joining us live is MetService Meterologist Andy Downs. Audio

5:53 PM.Reporter Katie Scotcher joins Checkpoint live from the A&P showgrounds. Audio

5:50 PM.Pigeon Valley resident Aaron West fled his home on Wednesday, leaving behind his goat, sheep and cattle. He told reporter Katie Scotcher some of his animals remain on the property and are still in… Read more Audio

5:45 PM.More than 400 animals, including sheep, goats, dogs, chickens and turkeys, evacuated from areas inside the cordon are being cared for at the Richmond A&P show grounds. HUHA founder Carolyn… Read more Audio

5:43 PM.We speak to reporter Andrew McRae about the huge volunteer effort from Nelson-Tasman locals. Audio

5:40 PM.Community group Bellyful is busy making meals for firefighters at the cricket pavilion at Saxton Field. Bellyful is a group of volunteers who usually prepare and deliver food for families with new… Read more Audio

5:36 PM.Donations of food, clothing, shoes, household and personal items are pouring into the Nelson Football Clubrooms, which has become the central hub for volunteers to organise and distribute food and… Read more Audio

5:33 PM.Detective Superintendent Peter Read is acting operations commander and joins Checkpoint live. Audio

5:28 PM.Civil Defence Minister Kris Faafoi has been back in Nelson today and joins Checkpoint live. Audio

5:21 PM.Residents in 88 Valley, just south of Wakefield are hosing down their houses in expectation of being evacuated sometime this evening. Gillian Wilkie says she's concerned about her elderly partner as… Read more Audio

5:14 PM.Nelson-Tasman locals who have been evacuated or whose properties sit on the other side of fire cordons have been given access to their homes and their hungry and thirsty stock as part of guided… Read more Audio

5:08 PM.While the predicted 50 kilometre an hour winds have not eventuated in Tasman, authorities still have concerns about high north-east winds of 45 kilometres an hour expected later today. Fire and… Read more Audio