People evacuated from the Southland towns of Mataura and Wyndham have not been allowed to return home tonight, because the flood risk is still too high.
The Government has declared the flooding in Southland and Otago an adverse event, opening the way for extra support to be offered to farmers and growers.
RNZ's Southland reporter Tim Brown speaks with Bryan Crump about the impact of the flooding on the region.
Flooding around a property in Southland. Photo: RNZ / Katie Todd
