22 May 2023

Whanganui residents warned of more slips to come

From Morning Report, 7:39 am on 22 May 2023
Hoihere Road near Ōroua River in Manawatu-Whanganui, with the flood barrier deployed on the far side of the bridge during flooding on 21 May, 2023.

Hoihere Road near Ōroua River in Manawatū-Whanganui, with the flood barrier deployed on the far side of the bridge. Photo: Supplied / Horizons Regional Council

Whanganui residents are being warned of the risk of more slips because the land remains saturated after flooding. 

About 20 people were evacuated from Putiki, a low-lying area next to Whanganui River, around 9.30pm on Saturday.

Whanganui mayor Andrew Tripe spoke to Guyon Espiner this morning.