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Ratepayers to cover $4000 for stopbank damage in Waipukurau

NZ Herald1NewsStuffSaturday 26 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story Hawke's Bay Regional Council

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The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council spent $4000 to repair a stopbank on Ford Road in Waipukurau. A ranger discovered the damage, which was caused by 4WD vehicles, during a routine patrol. This follows more than $25 million in previous stopbank repair costs following a cyclone.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sat 26 Jul 2025, 6:00am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 26 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Hawke’s Bay ratepayers pay $4000 stopbank damage caused by 4WD vehicles (opens in new tab)

  2. 1News1News

    Hawke’s Bay stopbank torn up by 4WDs costs ratepayers $4000 (opens in new tab)

  3. StuffStuff

    4WDs tear up Hawke’s Bay stopbank (opens in new tab)