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July 2007 Flood Event
The flood event in Hawke's Bay on 17/18 July 2007 caused damage to roads and some houses as shown in the photos below.
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The snow storm between 22-24 June 2006 plunged Hawke's Bay into whiteout conditions, forcing wide-spread road closures and some motorists stranded as shown in the photos below.
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Trapped vehicles as viewed from Police patrol vehicles on SH 5 during the snow storm 23 June 2006 show the importance of listening for weather information before deciding to travel. Photographs courtesy of NZ Police. |
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A view of Puketitiri Road winding through snow covered hills on 23 June 2006 after heavy snow falls which caused power cuts in some areas. Photograph courtesy of Unison Networks Limited. |
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