The West Coast and Tasman MP says everything that can be done is being done
The West Coast and Tasman MP says everything that can be done is being done
26 March 2019
A state of emergency has been declared in Westland, after torrential rain has caused serious slips and flooding throughout the region.
Schools and roads have been forced to close, and several people have been evacuated.
Damian O'Connor says it's still raining and it's predicted to get heavier overnight.
he says he;'s just attended a briefing at Westland District Council.
He says they seem to have everything under control and are monitoring the situation very closely.
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