Samantha Gee in Nelson Photo: Sharon Brettkelly
As the holiday season looms, State Highway 6 is still closed after the widespread damaged caused from the severe weather event in August, but will it be open in time for Christmas travel?. Samantha also delves into what is happening with a contentious new library project for Nelson. The 44 million dollar library is in a riverside location that's exposed to sea level rise.
Nelson flood damage in Atawhai as seen on 19 August 2022. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver
Samantha Gee is RNZ's Nelson reporter