Horizons Regional Council opens Moutoa Floodgates

Horizons incident controller David Neal says the Moutoa floodgates, located between Foxton and Shannon, were opened at 6:50am this morning.

“The floodgates divert water down a spillway which acts as a shortcut to the sea protecting people and property along the lower reach of the river, says Mr Neal.

“Staff will continue to monitor the floodgates while they remain in operation.