Westland mayor warns Waiho River could devastate Ōkārito
Tuesday 22 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story NIWA, West Coast Regional Council, Helen Lash
Westland mayor Helen Lash has warned that the Waiho River could cause an environmental disaster in Ōkārito if its course is not changed. She stated that a $2.8 million stopbank extension at Franz Josef will not prevent potential damage to the town, State Highway 6, and local infrastructure.