'Never seen flooding like this': Frustration and fury in Wairoa as Mayor calls for inquiry | Newshub

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Published 2024-06-26
Wairoa’s Mayor is calling for a Government inquiry into why the Regional Council didn't bulldoze the river mouth open sooner and prevent the flooding of 400 properties.

Locals are furious the council didn't act earlier, and even the contractor says it's ridiculous that he wasn't mobilised until it was too late. Alexa Cook reports. ➡️ SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/NewshubYouTube

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