An East Coast harbour master is calling for changes to the country's boat ownership rules after a man abandoned his vessel and successfully evaded authorities for 12 months.
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The eastern alignment of the ring bank for the proposed Westport flood scheme needs to be changed, even though the design for the $56 million flood package is already sitting with Cabinet awaiting approval.
Insurance premiums will not be the only thing going sky-high after recent flooding - those wanting to rebuild homes may face their ground floor being up a staircase.