Wairoa cleans up and counts cost of yet another flood
Residents and business owners in Wairoa are facing another cleanup effort following severe flooding that damaged local properties, including a citrus business. The recurring nature of these floods has caused significant financial strain and logistical challenges for the community.
Why it matters
It highlights the increasing economic and social impact of extreme weather events on small regional communities.
Residents and business owners in Wairoa are busy cleaning up and counting the cost of yet another flood following last week's devastating deluge.
At least 14 properties in the town have been yellow-stickered after the river burst its banks late on Thursday evening.
Among them is Diane Downey, who owns citrus products business The Limery, which was also among hundreds of properties flooded in 2024 .
Downey told RNZ that although the flooding wasn't as bad this time it still caused tens of thousands of dollars of damage and will take some time to recover from.
About 2cm of silt flowed through the factory and packhouse, and the local fire brigade has been helping to wash it out before it dries.
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