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Floodgate oversight blamed for Greymouth flooding

A report attributes flooding in Greymouth to alleged shortcomings in floodgate oversight.

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Flood-control failures can increase flood risk and disruption for the wider community.

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  1. 'Asleep At The Wheel?': Floodgate Oversight Blamed For Greymouth Flooding ↗scoop.co.nz · Recorded source date: Sep 9, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC

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