Luxon signals end to disaster bailouts after Tasman floods

Christopher Luxon says government bailouts may no longer be viable, as Nelson Tasman locals reel from relentless flooding and hundreds of homes are left damaged.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government can’t keep bailing out flood-hit properties, as Nelson Tasman battles a third major weather event in two weeks. Hundreds of homes are damaged, and locals say the region feels like a test case.