The rain has started in the Tasman district, and it's set to get worse from here on in
Tasman mayor Richard Kempthorne told Mike Hosking people in coastal areas need to be prepared.
"If they need to tonight, or think they need to, go and live with families and friends, just overnight."
LISTEN ABOVE AS RICHARD KEMPTHORNE SPEAKS WITH MIKE HOSKING
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