Whiritoa bears brunt of Coromandel floodingTeresa Ramsey/STUFF.CO.NZ Floodwaters at Totara, near the Kauaeranga River bridge leading into Thames. Rubbish collection trucks are unable to get to Coromandel Town, Thames, Thames Coast and Manaia due to flooding so there are no rubbish collections. Whangamata Area school, Waitakaruru School, Parawai School Thames, Thames South School, Matatoki School and Moanataiari School are all closed. Flooding on State Highway 2, MaramaruaMajor slip on the Waihi Whangamata Road just north of Whiritoa. School closuresWhangamata Area schoolWaitakaruru School closed todayParawai School ThamesThames South SchoolMatatoki School ClosedMoanataiari School Closed- Stuff

Source: Stuff March 08, 2017 00:01 UTC