All state highways in the Waitomo district remain closed, with several houses cut off by floodwaters, but those are beginning to recede.
Waitomo mayor John Robertson says up to 7 houses have been flooded and he expects once floodwaters do fully recede that there to be millions in damage to farms, particularly to fencing. He says some properties between the Waitomo Caves and Marokopa, and in Awakino, are likely still cut off due to roads being closed.
Alex Bell is a general manager of the Waitomo District Council. Updates are available at the council's website.
Photo: Photo supplied by Waitomo District Council
