Jacinda Ardern Instagram – Just off the phone to our Minister for Emergency Management, Kieran McAnulty. Kieran is on the ground in the Nelson Tasman area alongside the Mayor and MPs @rachelboyack and Damien O’Connor. You can see from the images he sent me the devastating impact of the severe weather – hundreds of homes evacuated and many that may be unsafe to return to. The immediate focus is of course on keeping people safe, but we’ve also moved quickly to stand up the mayoral relief fund so we can continue to work with local leaders to meet immediate needs. We are keeping a close eye on the developing situation in Nelson, Tasman but also the West Coast. We’re expecting more rough weather overnight so please continue to listen to the advice from Emergency Services and stay safe.