Far North news in brief: Track closure extended, Daffodil Day, education hui and flood plan
News snippets from around the Far North.
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Kawakawa, Moerewa and Ōtiria get multi-million dollar schemes to prevent devastating floods
The Kawakawa Deflection Bank and Ōtiria-Moerewa Spillway formally open to prevent floods.
Government brings in Crown manager Lawrence Yule to stop Wairoa flooding events
Brown said the appointment would give the community “more confidence”.
Major landslide prompts warning at Hangaroa
Debris river flood likely when landslide fails, warns GDC scientist.
Owners of Du Val-managed Lakewood Plaza units pay millions after water mains burst
'Millions of dollars in repairs, ridiculously expensive': owner paying $30,000.
Thames-Coromandel flood models likely to be controversial
Council predicts widespread community concern over flood models.
New policy aids Gisborne homeowners with non-lift mitigations
Gisborne District Council expands flood relief, includes retaining walls.
A town reeling: The community fighting to turn around flood-stricken Wairoa
Flooding, climate change and gradual decline in primary industry are hitting Wairoa.
Pirates too late to delay import of fish-friendly flood pumps
The items had to be transported through the Suez Canal.
Floods to finals: Ponsonby Rugby Club's remarkable comeback
Club overcomes adversity as it celebrates its 150th anniversary this year.
Homeowner sues Auckland Council for $18m+ over flooding, stormwater issues
The property flooded twice in 2023 - in Auckland Anniversary weekend's storms and in May.
Government agency implements changes to Wairoa temporary housing services after concerns raised
The agency has changed the way it looks at temporary housing in the flood-hit region.
How to prevent another Cyclone Gabrielle: Bay rivers should be widened, review finds
100,000 people are at risk of being evacuated if another extreme rain event is forecast.
Wairoa mayor continues call for regional council apology over flood
As the cleanup continues, some residents face an uncertain future.
Temporary housing built in Gisborne for Wairoa
Toitu Tairāwhiti provides the first of seven temporary accommodation cabins to Wairoa.
'Horrible': Only luck stopped people dying in Wairoa flood – mayor
As the cleanup continues, Wairoa residents face an uncertain future.
Why portable office cabins are being stored on a cyclone-hit property near Napier
The row of portable office cabins has been piquing the curiosity of passing motorists.
Wairoa businesses fight back after flooding
After devastating flooding hit again, one business owner has had enough.
State insurer looks into subsidising homeowners to make their properties more resilient
Government officials study insurance schemes overseas that offer homeowners grants.
Report recommending change in Wairoa River control ‘pretty well disregarded’: Mayor
'It told you exactly what needs to be done and somehow they missed it.'
The crash, the help and the horse: An 83-year-old’s Wairoa flood survival story
In her 83 years, she'd only ridden three times, falling off each time. But not this time.
Wairoa floods: Over 50 families and residents apply for temporary housing
The housing service opened on Tuesday for affected people.
Letters: Tolls, targeted rates a small price to pay for decent infrastructure
OPINION: Also in today's letters – parenting and the state; 'reckless' remote inspections.
'A week for someone to hug her': Red Cross sends psychological aid to Wairoa
People can still donate to the ‘where the need is greatest’ fund.
Poor work blamed for Cape Rēinga slip, while climate change floods track
Fill which was poorly placed, then paved over, contributed to the slip in May 2023.
Govt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'
Before the cuts, up to 85% of the coastline was going to be mapped. Now it's up to 40%.
‘I saw some terrible stuff’: Retired rural hero reflects on Cyclone Gabrielle
When the cyclone struck one retired farmer knew he had the skills to lend a hand.
PM visits flood-damaged Wairoa, promises $3 million for clean up
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon travelled to Wairoa this morning to meet with the mayor and victims of the floods. Video / NZ Herald
'We don't want to be forgotten': Wairoa promised millions for flood clean-up as PM visits affected locals
Mum who spoke to PM feared for her and young son's lives as floodwaters rose 'so fast'.
Wairoa mayor calls for apology over town’s flooding
Flooding swept through about 120 homes; damage is estimated in the tens of millions.
Te Awanga seawall: 200m 'ecoreef' proposed to protect council assets
Project aimed at protecting flood-prone area.
Did sediment build-up in Wairoa River contribute to floods? Council thinks not
A resident says riverbed sediment build-up is 'elephant in the room'.
What the region wants from $1.2b infrastructure fund
Awatoto flood protection, housing and roads funding, and water security on the wishlist.
Gisborne letters: Wairoa river issues, anti-progress, carbon capture, Grey St
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