The Tutaekuri, and the Ngaruroro Rivers come together at Awatoto just before they reach the ocean.
Numerous road bridges were destroyed on the Tutaekuri River.
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A NOTAM (NZR498 and 499) is now in force in the Hawkes Bay due to rescue and recovery operations, Drone footage shot just before NOTAM imposed on 17 Febuary .
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