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“There were, however, break-outs on the Ashburton/Hakatere River and Waiau Uwha further north.” Griffiths said staff carefully monitored the rivers and were also out in the field inspecting key locations over the weekend. “ We will continue assessing the river systems for damage. “Planned rivers work are still ongoing, including an extensive programme of work for the 2019 Rangitata flood recovery, consisting of flood protection works, planting and restoration of wetlands and mahinga kai areas.” Since major flooding in December, work has been undertaken to reduce the risks at the breakout points. ECan said a large scale planting programme was also planned over the next two years.