Wairoa residents continue to struggle one year after devastating floods
Thursday 26 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated 
One year after the Wairoa River burst its banks and caused $40 million in damage to over 400 properties, residents are still facing housing challenges and emotional trauma. An investigation suggested the impact might have been reduced if the river bar crest had been lowered prior to the event.
