A flooded road in Nelson on Friday.
Photo: RNZ/Mark Papalii
A state of emergency was declared on Friday for the Nelson Tasman region and part of Marlborough due to severe flooding.
An evacuation order for Spring Creek has remained in place overnight, although the Wairau River peaked on Friday and is tracking down.
A heavy snow watch has been issued for Central Otago, part of Southland, inland Dunedin and Clutha.
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