RNZ·3 min read·medium
Bridges shut, farmers on edge as worse rainfall expected in Wairarapa
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Farmers in New Zealand's Wairarapa region are facing significant challenges as repeated heavy rainfall causes bridge closures and infrastructure damage. Local officials warn that the saturated ground and frequent weather events are straining the local economy and repair budgets.
Farmers were on edge according to South Wairarapa's mayor after bridges shut and heavy rain looms over the region just 10 days after the last deluge.
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