By Felix Walton of RNZ
A dour mood hung above this year’s Stormwater New Zealand conference, as attendees reflected on months of flooding and severe weathe
At least 10,500 people displaced from homes, 9000 in Hawke’s Bay, 3000 sheltering in Civil Defence centres. 144,000 properties remain without power
Wrecked
225,000 homes without power; at least 2500 families displaced from homes, including 1000 in Far North and 1000 in Hawke’s Bay
Wrecked homes, roads and loss