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Little River’s Flood Fight Gains Momentum | Christchurch News
Flooded cafes, abandoned homes, and a community on the brink—Little River residents are fighting back with bold plans to stop the rising waters. After five floods in 20 years, locals formed the Little River Wairewa Community Trust to push for real change, launching “Little River Big Ideas” with top priorities like swales to soak rainwater, riverbank planting, and even a proposed pipe to stabilize lake levels. With Environment Canterbury boosting their budget and the council’s 2027 plan on the table, this updated, resident-driven blueprint aims to turn flood resilience into action—with trails…
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