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Minister of Internal Affairs, dyljam, is today visiting the Saxton Stadium Civil Defence Centre, where he has met with evacuated residents and is currently addressing the media.
"On Tuesday, as you are no doubt aware, a large fire broke out at the Walters Bluff track in Nelson City. This fire has since grown to cover an area of 2000 hectares."
"We currently have a large number of evacuations which have, and are currently taking place. This includes residents in Nelson, Wakefield, and recently in Pigeon Valley."
"I have spoken with Nelson Tasman Civil Defence and Emergency Management, who have advised me that this morning, the progression of the fire has slowed, as teams begin to gain the upper-hand against the fire."
"The New Zealand Government is today calling a state of emergency across the Nelson-Tasman region. We will be diverting all resources at our disposal to assist in managing the fire."
"We will also be working with affected residents in the coming days and weeks, assisting them through this event."
"I would like to take a moment to give my sincere thank you to all emergency personnel, who have been on the ground tackling these fires, working to manage the fires, and helping residents to evacuate. I would also like to acknowledge the endurance of all those who have been displaced by these fires."
"It is important for all those in the area of the fire to seek current information across the coming days as this fire continues to cause damage in the Nelson and Tasman areas. Radio New Zealand will be publishing real-time information both on air and on their website for those in the affected areas."
"I would also like to remind people to listen to the instruction of emergency personnel, and to never put yourself in the path of danger."
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