The network of stopbanks surrounding the Hauraki district worked wonders to protect Paeroa from flooding during the severe weather events of 2023. FILE PHOTO: TANE BRADLEY
Stopbank to Stopbank: Flood protection worked ‘magically’
In the space of a fortnight, Waihou Valley’s flood protection scheme has worked ‘magically’ to protect its towns from further damage caused by two severe weather events. KELLEY TANTAU dives…
