Huge landslides in Tasman have caused widespread destruction in the past week's damaging storms. 

The area's State of Emergency continues - but recovery efforts are in full swing after flooding, slips and power outages.

More than 800 properties are being assessed for damage in Tasman and Nelson.

The town of Ngātīmoti was badly hit.

Local Steph Jewell says logjams that meant homes flooded - are being cleared.

"Further up the little stream that I live up - it's all happening. As soon as I wake, it's the sound of machinery."

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