One Year On: Flood Recovery, Community Strength, and the Road to Justice

It’s been just over a year since the floods devastated our region, and the effects are still deeply felt here at The Limery in Wairoa. In a recent interview with RNZ (Radio New Zealand), our founder Dianne spoke candidly about the impact of the 2024 flooding, on our business, our town, and the community that supports us.

The Aftermath: What We Lost
When the cyclone hit, it didn’t just damage crops and infrastructure, it disrupted livelihoods. We lost years of groundwork, critical equipment, and entire production runs. Days turned into weeks of hard, messy mahi to clean up, rebuild, and try to make sense of what was left.

The Class Action: Why It Matters
This class action legal challenge against the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council isn’t just about us, it’s about accountability. While we’re proud of the resilience shown by our team and our town, we believe justice matters. We need to ensure that lessons are learned and that something like this doesn’t happen again to our region or others.

What Helped Us Get Through
Despite the hardship, we’ve also experienced an overwhelming amount of support - from neighbours, fellow producers, volunteers, and customers who have stuck by us. It's taken everything we have to rebuild our dream and our livelihood, and we’re here today because of good people and shared strength. And we’re not done.

We’d love for you to read the full article on RNZ, share it with others, and continue standing with us and our community in support of this cause.

Read the full RNZ article here