Flooding and forestry slash devastate Kaiteriteri holiday park

RNZ1NewsNZ HeraldSaturday 12 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A wall of water containing forestry slash has caused significant damage at Bethany Park holiday camp in Kaiteriteri. The flooding forced an escape using a digger bucket after relentless rain caused a creek to burst. Local business owners described the scene as a warzone.

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First reported by RNZ, Sat 12 Jul 2025, 6:01pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
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