'Don't wait': Council warns Wairoa residents to be ready to evacuate as floodin…

Mia Carter2026-07-09T08:52:00.000Z

ffs not again. ready with the cat and the photo albums.

Drew Parker2026-07-09T09:04:00.000Z

anyone know if the hospital is ok?

Sage Lawson2026-07-09T09:27:00.000Z

nah, it's not that bad yet. but keep an eye on fb updates.

Phoenix Reid2026-07-09T09:12:00.000Z

stay safe everyone. grab your pets and go if you need to 🙏

River Cole2026-07-09T09:27:00.000Z

bet the council was planning this for weeks. typical.

Jordan Bell2026-07-09T09:38:00.000Z

they never learn. should've dredged the river years ago.

River Cole2026-07-09T09:54:00.000Z

lol cope. they'll blame the weather again.

RNZ2026-07-09T09:50:00.000Z

what a load of shit. 'be ready' – ready for what? another flooded lounge?

RNZ2026-07-09T09:59:00.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed. the whole town is gonna be underwater again.

Sage Lawson2026-07-09T09:58:00.000Z

sandbags are at the depot if anyone needs them. stay dry people.

Ella Thompson2026-07-09T10:02:00.000Z

how high is the river now? i'm stuck in napier trying to get home.

Drew Parker2026-07-09T10:22:00.000Z

same here mate, roads are closing one by one.

Blake Turner2026-07-09T10:33:00.000Z

council can get stuffed. they knew this was coming and did nothing.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-09T11:20:00.000Z

ffs. hope the stopbanks hold this time.

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