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Kōrero: Hauraki–Coromandel region

1981 Paeroa flood

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In 1981 heavy rain led to devastating floods around Paeroa which inundated homes. Returning residents faced the arduous job of cleaning up after the floodwaters had receded.

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Paul Monin, Hauraki–Coromandel region – Climate, plants and animals, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/video/30363/1981-paeroa-flood (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Paul Monin, i tāngia i te 13 December 2010, updated 1 April 2016.