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flag A year after floods, Wairoa residents still face unsafe homes and legal action over river bar failure.

flag A year after severe floods in Wairoa, New Zealand, over 400 properties remain affected, with 83 homes still unsafe to inhabit. flag Residents, many uninsured, struggle with rebuilding costs despite $200,000 in relief funds and a $10,000 grant for some. flag A class action lawsuit against the Hawke's Bay Regional Council (HBRC) alleges failure to open the river bar before the storm, with an independent review confirming earlier action could have reduced damage. flag The council says it has implemented recommendations, including lowering the bar and exploring long-term fixes, but residents remain distrustful and fearful. flag A court will decide in late October whether the $40 million class action can proceed.

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