

Sam and Irene Leask next to the section of river bank that was eaten into by the recent flood. This photo, taken last week, shows the Manuherikia River flowing at an estimated three times its normal rate. Photo by Sarah Marquet. : Frustration at river bank repair cost
Sam and Irene Leask next to the section of river bank that was eaten into by the recent flood. This photo, taken last week, shows the Manuherikia River flowing at an estimated three times its normal rate. Photo by Sarah Marquet. : Frustration at river bank repair cost


Fuel and grain tanks on the Leasks' farm, taken on the afternoon the river broke its banks. Photos supplied. : Frustration at river bank repair cost
Fuel and grain tanks on the Leasks' farm, taken on the afternoon the river broke its banks. Photos supplied. : Frustration at river bank repair cost


Three days after the waters breached the bank. : Frustration at river bank repair cost
Three days after the waters breached the bank. : Frustration at river bank repair cost


The Manuherikia River has a new corner. : Frustration at river bank repair cost
The Manuherikia River has a new corner. : Frustration at river bank repair cost
Frustration at river bank repair cost
Ophir farmers are facing tens of thousands of dollars in costs to repair the Manuherikia River bank after recent floods ripped away the marginal...
