Northland Flooding Cuts Off Residents Due to Landslide

Residents in Ōakura, Northland, are considering leaving the area after experiencing flooding twice within a week. The coastal region, northeast of Whangārei, suffered severe damage from heavy rains, leading to significant slips and making hundreds of residents in nearby areas cut off due to a massive landslide on Russell Rd. Whangārei Mayor Ken Couper expressed concern over the community’s isolation but could not provide a timeline for repairs. The only alternative access route is a narrow track, complicating recovery efforts.

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