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Tensions simmer over Westport flood scheme

Nearly three years after a devastating flood displaced hundreds of residents, they have been told a solution is near. ....

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Targeted rates for Westport to increase 539 percent

West Coast ratepayers face targeted rates well above the 27 percent or 44 percent general rates increase proposed by the regional council - particularly in Westport. ....

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Westport flood response: Bulk of new funding to be spent on ringbank for town

More details have been released showing how the government's $22.9 million package to support flood initiatives will be spent in Westport. ....

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Cabinet yet to see $56m Westport flood case

Cabinet has still not seen the business case for a $56 million flood protection scheme for Westport. ....

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Urgent work delayed on Westport flood defence

Work to urgently bolster Westport's historic flood defences will not start until land tenure is sorted out. ....

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