The 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua River was one of the worst on record for the area. This photograph shows the house belonging to Norm Terry flooded, taken from the Main Road.

Creator:      J Moore
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          February 1953

The 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua River was one of the worst on record for the area. This photograph shows Norm Terry in front of his house in his boat, used to rescue stranded people during the Rangiotu Flood.

Creator:      J Moore
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          February 1953