"River flooding is the most frequent natural hazard we face and we can't afford to be complacent about it. We need a closely coordinated, multi-faceted approach to managing and reducing this risk," said Stuart Kneebone, chairman of the Environment Waikato's river and catchment services committee yesterday.
"The reality is that as a region we need to be better prepared to cope with river flooding and to minimize the risks we face."
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