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When No One Listens in a Windstorm | Auckland News
A deadly windstorm hit the West Coast on July 6th, sending campervans flying off Highway 6 and firefighters struggling to stay upright — yet no one could officially close the road. A Westpower lineman and a Hari Hari Fire volunteer tried desperately to get authorities to act, calling NZTA and other agencies only to be ignored or told it was “manageable.” The highway wasn’t officially shut down until 6 PM — hours after locals had to escalate the crisis through Civil Defence. This chaotic breakdown highlights a dangerous gap in emergency communication for remote areas where lives hang in the…
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