Wairoa Mayor criticizes Hawke's Bay Regional Council for floods, which led to property damage and evacuations.

Wairoa Mayor criticizes Hawke's Bay Regional Council for floods, stating luck prevented fatalities. Wairoa resident Marie Tuahine's home was one of 120 yellow-stickered properties, needing significant repairs. Tuahine believes floods were man-made and could have been avoided. Local residents remain determined to stay in their communities despite the damages.

July 22, 2024
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