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Photos, video show flooding, damage in Tairāwhiti

January 11, 2023

The impact of ex-Cyclone Hale has seen a state of emergency declared in Tairāwhiti, with flooding, slips and damage to roads.

Flooding in Bright St, Gisborne on January 11

The swollen Turanganui River in Gisborne

Debris built up at the Turanganui River in Gisborne overnight.

Flooding in Bright St, Gisborne on January 11 (Source: Mar D Tangaroa)

Here are photos and video taken by the 1News team and members of the public.

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Luke Leydon captured the fun as a bunch of kids refused to let the weather stop them having some adventure. (Source: Supplied)

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