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Local authorities say the adrenaline has worn off and in its place is the scale of the damage in flood-hit East Coast communities.
Te Araroa on the East Coast has been described as a 'war zone' and was one of the worst hit during last week's torrential rainfall.
Communities remain separated from each other, with work to clear slips on State Highway 35 continuing.
In a post on Wednesday, TairΔwhiti Civil Defence urged the public to be kind after receiving reports of people bullying roadworkers.
Te Araroa Civil Defence coordinator Tash Wanoa said the priority was still ensuri
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