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All eyes on river before threat of floods recedes

Simon Waters
Whanganui Chronicle·
12 Mar, 2018 09:05 PMQuick Read

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The river encroaches on the road inside James McGregor Memorial Park. Photo/Rachel Rose

The river encroaches on the road inside James McGregor Memorial Park. Photo/Rachel Rose

Life in pictures: All eyes on river before threat of floods recedes.

The heavy rain last week sparked a flood alert as the Whanganui River rose dramatically. However, it ended well, with only minor breaches and a number of photo opportunities, some of which we share with you here.

Last week's rain saw the city under threat for a while.  Photo/Jon Buchan
Last week's rain saw the city under threat for a while. Photo/Jon Buchan
The Whanganui River reflected in the silver ball art installation near the information centre.  Photo/Hermione Rose Fredericksen
The Whanganui River reflected in the silver ball art installation near the information centre. Photo/Hermione Rose Fredericksen
River levels run high at the berth of the Waimarie riverboat.  Photo/Hermione Rose Fredericksen
River levels run high at the berth of the Waimarie riverboat. Photo/Hermione Rose Fredericksen
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 A flood barrier is installed at Kowhai Park. Photo/Rachel Rose
A flood barrier is installed at Kowhai Park. Photo/Rachel Rose
Collecting chestnuts before the flooding gets worse.  Photo/Rachel Rose
Collecting chestnuts before the flooding gets worse. Photo/Rachel Rose
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