River silt and sediment from Cyclone Gabrielle has had a major impact on whānau homes and the township, Wairoa District Council says.
Around 12,000 tonnes of silt has been stockpiled with much more silt removal needed, especially from under houses.
A coordinated approach to silt removal is being rolled out with silt removal crews set up to remove silt from under flood-affected houses.
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