5 May 2016

Porirua's under water following heavy rain

From Afternoons, 1:17 pm on 5 May 2016

Locals say roads have turned into rivers, roads are closed as are several schools.

The Mayor, Nick Leggett talks about the damage and road closures

And the principal of Maraeora school which was badly flooded, Kathleen O'Hare

Here's Paremata School principal Bryce Coleman almost singing in the rain as he helps manage the safe exit of pupils from school

Warspite ave this morning, photo by Ayla Parker

corner of Dimock and Downs st, Porirua - photo by Michael Debage

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