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Dump-truck deliveries for isolated valley, as thoughts turn to rain ahead


SCOTT HAMMOND/ Stuff.co.nz
More rain is expected for the Waihopai Valley area on Monday, which could add to the overflow at the dam.
Nesbit said he was hoping to deliver bread, milk and other essentials products to the stranded residents by Saturday.
“For the last eight years, from Monday to Friday, I ve been coming up here on a rural delivery run.
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Māori Ford bridge on Waihopai Valley Rd at the weekend.
“The bridge is their only way in and out. There are possibly other ways with the forestry roads, but they are marginal.”
Nesbit said several people had voiced fears about the heavy rain forecast. ....

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