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Wairoa: From Festivities to Flooding Chaos

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From music-filled celebrations to severe flooding, Wairoa has experienced a rollercoaster of events recently. Find out more about the contrasting tales in this engaging article!

Wairoa, a town of diverse experiences, recently saw its Kaumātua Day and Matariki celebrations filled with music and joy at the War Memorial Hall. However, this festive atmosphere quickly shifted as heavy rain caused flooding in the area, affecting around 500 properties and leading to a staggering $40 million clean-up bill. Mayor Craig Little expressed concerns over the financial strain on locals, highlighting the challenges faced by the community.

Amidst the chaos, long-time resident Alan Jane, a seasoned fisher, shared his perspective on the devastating impact of the flooding on the Wairoa River and coastline. The recurring floods have sparked fears of an exodus among residents and business owners due to the increasingly frequent natural disasters hitting the region.

Taskforce Kiwi, a disaster relief charity, has been on the ground in Wairoa, assisting with the transition from emergency response to recovery efforts. Their presence highlights the resilience and support from volunteers during challenging times. An inquiry is set to investigate the causes of the severe flooding, aiming to address the vulnerabilities in the town's infrastructure and prevent future disasters.

Intriguingly, Wairoa's struggle with floods has prompted discussions on climate resilience and community preparedness, emphasizing the importance of adaptation measures. The town's experience serves as a reminder of the unpredictable forces of nature and the need for proactive planning to mitigate risks and protect vulnerable populations.

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Wairoa kaumātua enjoy fun and games (New Zealand Herald)

Music spilled out of Wairoa War Memorial Hall on a rainy Tuesday morning for Kahungunu Executive's Kaumātua Day and Matariki celebrations. Kaumātua from...

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Wairoa flooding: Locals can't afford $40 million clean-up bill - mayor (RNZ)

Some 500 properties in the town were flooded when heavy rain hit parts of the East Coast last week. A state of emergency remains in place. Mayor Craig Little ...

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A first-time fleer of Wairoa flooding: 'Mother Nature has won' (Te Ao Māori News)

This article was first published by NZME. Long-time fisher Alan Jane has fished the Wairoa River and the coastline all his life.

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After flood, fears of Wairoa exodus: Resident says he has 'had a guts ... (Gisborne Herald)

by Gary Hamilton-Irvine Some long-term Wairoa residents and business owners are so exasperated by an increasing number of floods hitting the northern ...

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Wairoa flooding: Taskforce Kiwi volunteers on the ground for ... (msnNOW)

Disaster relief charity Taskforce Kiwi is assisting with the transition from response to recovery after flooding which hit infrastructure and hundreds of ...

An inquiry is expected to look into the severe flooding in Wairoa (NZCity)

The town is still in a State of Emergency after severe rain and flooding left hundreds of homes and garages water damaged. Slips have closed State Highway ...

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Donations best way to help Wairoa – givealittle page set up (Gisborne Herald)

Financial support is the best way to help Wairoa people who have been impacted by recent flooding. Wairoa Mayor Craig Little has extended a huge thank you ...

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Wairoa mayor warns town will end up 'abandoned' without support (1 News)

Mayor Craig Little has called on Hawke's Bay Regional Council for more support as flood clean-up is estimated to cost more than $40 million.

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Hawke's Bay news in brief: Irish comedian Ed Byrne to headline ... (New Zealand Herald)

Acclaimed Irish comedian Ed Byrne will bring his deliciously dark stand-up comedy to Hastings Toitoi stage at the end of the month with his Tragedy Plus ...

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Pūtea for Wairoa on way says Luxon (waateanews.com)

Prime Minister Christoper Luxon says additional pūtea is on the way for flood ravaged Wairoa. It's estimated it will cost more than $40 million to clean up ...

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Wairoa floods: Electrical fire seriously damages home during storm (New Zealand Herald)

Firefighters had to battle flames at one Wairoa home while their emergency service colleagues fought flooding on the other side of town. Fire investigators.

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Wairoa flooding: PM Christopher Luxon plans visit; families ... (New Zealand Herald)

Prime Minister Chris Luxon says he is planning a trip to flood-stricken Wairoa and is open to investing more money to support its recovery. He has also...

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External review to look into decisions made in wake of Wairoa flood (RNZ)

An external review into last week's devastating flood following the controversial decision not to open the river mouth sooner is being commissioned.

Regional Council Urgently Reviewing Cause Of Wairoa Flood (Scoop.co.nz)

The Hawke's Bay Regional Council is urgently reviewing the cause of flooding in southern Wairoa, operating procedures for the river mouth openings, ...

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Wairoa flooding: Locals can't afford $40 million clean-up bill - mayor (New Zealand Herald)

By RNZ The damage to Wairoa from last week's devastating flooding could top $40 million, which the town cannot afford, the mayor says. About 500 properties.

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Wairoa Mayor calls for Hawke's Bay Regional Council to be held ... (Newstalk ZB)

Wairoa's Mayor is demanding an apology from the Hawke's Bay Regional Council after last week's flooding.

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Hawke's Bay Regional Council urgently reviewing cause of Wairoa ... (Stuff.co.nz)

The coastal town endured heavy rain and floods last week which many locals attribute to the timing of the river mouth openings.

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