Wairoa woman finds permanent home after moving 14 times

Monday 30 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5:55pm

Lucky Watkins has secured a permanent residence in the Te Rauā residential development in Wairoa. She was forced from her previous home after Cyclone Gabrielle floodwaters mixed with chemicals, leading to 14 moves over two years.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 30 Jun 2025, 2:34pm

   Wairoa housing: After 14 moves in two years, Cyclone Gabrielle flood victim Lucky Watkins has a place to call home (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 30 Jun 2025, 4:23pm

   Wairoa woman who moved 14 times after toxic flooding finds a home (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 30 Jun 2025, 5:55pm

   She’s moved 14 times since toxic flooding forced her out – now she has a place to call home (opens in new tab)

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