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Hakanui flood resilience project set to start on SH2 near Te Karaka, north of Gisborne
Hakanui flood resilience project set to start on SH2 near Te Karaka, north of Gisborne

NZ Herald

time2 days ago

  • Climate
  • NZ Herald

Hakanui flood resilience project set to start on SH2 near Te Karaka, north of Gisborne

Bayley said in the past this stretch of road had to close during heavy weather events because the area was prone to flooding. 'These closures create disruption for communities and the flow of freight, as well as causing safety risks for emergency services. 'To reduce the risk of future flooding, we're raising the highway and upgrading drainage, making it stronger, safer and more reliable for everyday travel and emergency response. 'The Hakanui Straight project spans a vital link for freight between Bay of Plenty and the East Coast, and ensuring its resilience is essential for businesses, residents, and regional connectivity.' The improvements being made are particularly significant for Te Karaka residents, who suffered severe flooding during Cyclone Gabrielle when water breached the stopbanks of the Waipaoa River. In the early hours of February 14, 2023, around 500 residents evacuated to surrounding hills, watching as the floodwaters overtook their homes, workplaces and marae. Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki kaitiaki Pimia Wehi said working with Trec throughout the design process had been crucial in ensuring the upgrade met the community's needs. 'This is a huge step forward for Te Karaka, Puha and Whatatutu. 'The devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle is still fresh in our minds as families lost their homes, businesses were destroyed and many of us were stranded without communication for more than a day,' Pimia Wehi said. 'Seeing this work begin is a relief. It means our people will have better access to emergency routes and won't have to face being completely cut off again.' Bayley said early enabling work, such as the site office establishment, fencing and services relocation, was expected to begin this week, weather permitting. 'Road users aren't likely to notice too much activity until the physical work begins, which is expected next month. 'At that stage, short traffic delays are expected while crews carry out the upgrades. 'Traffic will be managed by closing the road shoulder during early works, followed by one-lane closures with stop/go to maintain two-way traffic during major works with reduced speed limits along the work site. 'Please drive to the conditions and be aware of the increased truck movements and trucks crossing the road.' About the name Hakanui Straight The project name is Hakanui Straight but was formerly Nesbitt's Dip. The change has been requested by hapū and iwi representatives as the name reflects the area's cultural and historical significance. The Hakanui Stream was important for local food gathering, mahinga kai and as a travel route for waka. With the road being elevated to ensure safer and quicker evacuations during floods, Straight (rather than Dip), embodies strength, directness and a clear path forward. For more updates, go to

Four students killed in 94mph crash after drunk driver lost control of car
Four students killed in 94mph crash after drunk driver lost control of car

Metro

time5 days ago

  • Metro

Four students killed in 94mph crash after drunk driver lost control of car

Four students died when their car crashed into a building after the driver lost control while over the alcohol limit and doing 94mph in a 30mph zone, an inquest heard. Makyle Bayley, 22, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, 21, Anthony Hibbert, 24, and Daljang Wol, 22, died at the scene of the crash in Magdalen Street, Colchester, shortly before 4.40am on February 1. All four were students at the University of Essex and were born in London. Essex Coroner's Court heard on Friday that Mr Bayley was driving the Ford Focus and had a blood alcohol level of about 2.5 times the drink drive limit, according to toxicology results. Analysis of footage from a CCTV camera 170 metres away from where the car crashed showed the car was travelling at about 94mph, give or take 6.3mph, the court heard. Essex's senior coroner Lincoln Brookes said the medical cause of death for Mr Bayley and Ms Darold-Tchikaya was severe traumatic head injuries, and for Mr Wol and Mr Hibbert it was multiple injuries. Mr Brookes concluded all four died as a result of a road traffic collision. He said they were students at the University of Essex and three of them were promising basketball players, 'all of them with a lot of potential and dreams for the future'. They met up for an 'ordinary night out as students' and people were talking afterwards, then all four got in a black Ford Focus ST. He said: 'It was driven by Makyle Bayley, I'm quite satisfied that three of them were under the influence of alcohol, Makyle Bayley over 2.5 times the limit for drink driving in this country, and for what it's worth, his two male friends were also in drink but of course they weren't driving. I note that Eva it seems had not been drinking at all.' Mr Brookes added the vehicle was seen at 'great speed' and said he does not know why. About 180 metres from the final resting point, his speed was about 94mph, give or take about 6mph, the car had its headlights on, and they had their seat belts on, the coroner said. He added it was the speed and intoxication that were the main drivers in understanding the crash. The vehicle's off-side wheel hit a small island, and it went across the opposite carriageway, over the footpath, hitting steps outside a property, which sent the car turning and collided roof-first on its side into a building, ending up either wholly or partially inside the building, Mr Brookes said. 'There was no possibility of these individuals ever being saved,' he said. The coroner gave his conclusion then told the court what would be on the records, and in terms of Mr Bayley, said he 'died of severe traumatic head injuries when the vehicle he was driving crashed into a building'. He added: 'He had lost control of his vehicle due to grossly excessive speed, approximately 94mph in a 30mph zone, and alcohol intoxication. 'The three other passengers also died.' Pen portraits of Mr Bayley, Ms Darold-Tchikaya, Mr Hibbert and Mr Wol, written by their families, were read to the court by the coroner. Mr Bayley's family described him as a 'truly remarkable young man whose light and energy touched all who knew him'. Their statement added: 'You were the best of all of us, you will never be forgotten.' Mr Wol's family said he was 'always encouraging those around him to strive for the best', and added: 'We wish to convey to the inquest that Daljang was a valued member of not just his family but his community.' Mr Hibbert's family said: 'It's difficult to summarise 24 years of memories, love, joy and happiness in one sitting, but what we can take away from today is that TJ has played an important role in our lives. He knew how to live life to the fullest.' More Trending They added: 'The void that he has left can never be filled and he will forever hold a special place in our hearts.' And Ms Darold-Tchikaya's family described her as a 'calm and kind soul'. They said: 'There are no words to describe our despair and pain, we will miss our beautiful daughter until the end of time.' The coroner offered his condolences to the families who attended the inquest. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: 'Gangster granny' who got her cat a £400 Gucci collar jailed over £80,000,000 cocaine plot MORE: Plane forced to land unexpectedly after passenger tries to open door mid-air MORE: Coward who murdered ex's 'gentle' dad in 'revenge' for break-up jailed for life

Four students killed in crash after driver lost control at about 94mph
Four students killed in crash after driver lost control at about 94mph

North Wales Chronicle

time5 days ago

  • North Wales Chronicle

Four students killed in crash after driver lost control at about 94mph

Makyle Bayley, 22, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, 21, Anthony Hibbert, 24, and Daljang Wol, 22, died at the scene of the crash in Magdalen Street, Colchester, shortly before 4.40am on February 1. All four were students at the University of Essex and were born in London. Essex Coroner's Court heard on Friday that Mr Bayley was driving the Ford Focus, and had a blood alcohol level of about 2.5 times the drink drive limit, according to toxicology results. Analysis of footage from a CCTV camera 170 metres away from where the car crashed showed the car was travelling at about 94mph, give or take 6.3mph, the court heard. Essex's senior coroner Lincoln Brookes said the medical cause of death for Mr Bayley and Miss Darold-Tchikaya was severe traumatic head injuries, and for Mr Wol and Mr Hibbert it was multiple injuries. Mr Brookes concluded all four died as a result of a road traffic collision. Mr Brookes said they were students at the University of Essex and three of them were promising basketball players, 'all of them with a lot of potential and dreams for the future'. They met up for an 'ordinary night out as students' and people were talking afterwards, then all four got in a black Ford Focus ST. He said: 'It was driven by Makyle Bayley, I'm quite satisfied that three of them were under the influence of alcohol, Makyle Bayley over 2.5 times the limit for drink driving in this country, and for what it's worth, his two male friends were also in drink but of course they weren't driving. I note that Eva it seems had not been drinking at all.' Mr Brookes added the vehicle was seen at 'great speed' and said he does not know why. About 180 metres from the final resting point, his speed was about 94mph, give or take about 6mph, the car had its headlights on and they had their seat belts on, the coroner said. He added it was the speed and intoxication that were the main drivers in understanding the crash. The vehicle's off-side wheel hit a small island and it went across the opposite carriageway, over the footpath, hitting steps outside a property, which sent the car turning and collided roof-first on its side into a building, ending up either wholly or partially inside the building, Mr Brookes said. 'There was no possibility of these individuals ever being saved,' he said. The coroner gave his conclusion then told the court what would be on the records, and in terms of Mr Bayley, said he 'died of severe traumatic head injuries when the vehicle he was driving crashed into a building'. He added: 'He had lost control of his vehicle due to grossly excessive speed, approximately 94mph in a 30mph zone, and alcohol intoxication. 'The three other passengers also died.' Pen portraits of Mr Bayley, Ms Darold-Tchikaya, Mr Hibbert and Mr Wol, written by their families, were read to the court by the coroner. Mr Bayley's family described him as a 'truly remarkable young man whose light and energy touched all who knew him'. Their statement added: 'You were the best of all of us, you will never be forgotten.' Mr Wol's family said he was 'always encouraging those around him to strive for the best', and added: 'We wish to convey to the inquest that Daljang was a valued member of not just his family but his community.' Mr Hibbert's family said: 'It's difficult to summarise 24 years of memories, love, joy and happiness in one sitting, but what we can take away from today is that TJ has played an important role in our lives. He knew how to live life to the fullest.' They added: 'The void that he has left can never be filled and he will forever hold a special place in our hearts.' And Ms Darold-Tchikaya's family described her as a 'calm and kind soul'. They said: 'There are no words to describe our despair and pain, we will miss our beautiful daughter until the end of time.' The coroner offered his condolences to the families who attended the inquest.

Four students killed in crash after driver lost control at about 94mph
Four students killed in crash after driver lost control at about 94mph

Glasgow Times

time5 days ago

  • Glasgow Times

Four students killed in crash after driver lost control at about 94mph

Makyle Bayley, 22, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, 21, Anthony Hibbert, 24, and Daljang Wol, 22, died at the scene of the crash in Magdalen Street, Colchester, shortly before 4.40am on February 1. All four were students at the University of Essex and were born in London. Daljang 'DJ' Wol (Essex Police/PA) Essex Coroner's Court heard on Friday that Mr Bayley was driving the Ford Focus, and had a blood alcohol level of about 2.5 times the drink drive limit, according to toxicology results. Analysis of footage from a CCTV camera 170 metres away from where the car crashed showed the car was travelling at about 94mph, give or take 6.3mph, the court heard. Essex's senior coroner Lincoln Brookes said the medical cause of death for Mr Bayley and Miss Darold-Tchikaya was severe traumatic head injuries, and for Mr Wol and Mr Hibbert it was multiple injuries. Mr Brookes concluded all four died as a result of a road traffic collision. Mr Brookes said they were students at the University of Essex and three of them were promising basketball players, 'all of them with a lot of potential and dreams for the future'. They met up for an 'ordinary night out as students' and people were talking afterwards, then all four got in a black Ford Focus ST. He said: 'It was driven by Makyle Bayley, I'm quite satisfied that three of them were under the influence of alcohol, Makyle Bayley over 2.5 times the limit for drink driving in this country, and for what it's worth, his two male friends were also in drink but of course they weren't driving. I note that Eva it seems had not been drinking at all.' Mr Brookes added the vehicle was seen at 'great speed' and said he does not know why. About 180 metres from the final resting point, his speed was about 94mph, give or take about 6mph, the car had its headlights on and they had their seat belts on, the coroner said. He added it was the speed and intoxication that were the main drivers in understanding the crash. Anthony Junior Hibbert (University of Essex/PA) The vehicle's off-side wheel hit a small island and it went across the opposite carriageway, over the footpath, hitting steps outside a property, which sent the car turning and collided roof-first on its side into a building, ending up either wholly or partially inside the building, Mr Brookes said. 'There was no possibility of these individuals ever being saved,' he said. The coroner gave his conclusion then told the court what would be on the records, and in terms of Mr Bayley, said he 'died of severe traumatic head injuries when the vehicle he was driving crashed into a building'. He added: 'He had lost control of his vehicle due to grossly excessive speed, approximately 94mph in a 30mph zone, and alcohol intoxication. 'The three other passengers also died.' Pen portraits of Mr Bayley, Ms Darold-Tchikaya, Mr Hibbert and Mr Wol, written by their families, were read to the court by the coroner. Mr Bayley's family described him as a 'truly remarkable young man whose light and energy touched all who knew him'. Their statement added: 'You were the best of all of us, you will never be forgotten.' Mr Wol's family said he was 'always encouraging those around him to strive for the best', and added: 'We wish to convey to the inquest that Daljang was a valued member of not just his family but his community.' Mr Hibbert's family said: 'It's difficult to summarise 24 years of memories, love, joy and happiness in one sitting, but what we can take away from today is that TJ has played an important role in our lives. He knew how to live life to the fullest.' They added: 'The void that he has left can never be filled and he will forever hold a special place in our hearts.' And Ms Darold-Tchikaya's family described her as a 'calm and kind soul'. They said: 'There are no words to describe our despair and pain, we will miss our beautiful daughter until the end of time.' The coroner offered his condolences to the families who attended the inquest.

Four students killed in crash after driver lost control at about 94mph
Four students killed in crash after driver lost control at about 94mph

South Wales Guardian

time5 days ago

  • South Wales Guardian

Four students killed in crash after driver lost control at about 94mph

Makyle Bayley, 22, Eva Darold-Tchikaya, 21, Anthony Hibbert, 24, and Daljang Wol, 22, died at the scene of the crash in Magdalen Street, Colchester, shortly before 4.40am on February 1. All four were students at the University of Essex and were born in London. Essex Coroner's Court heard on Friday that Mr Bayley was driving the Ford Focus, and had a blood alcohol level of about 2.5 times the drink drive limit, according to toxicology results. Analysis of footage from a CCTV camera 170 metres away from where the car crashed showed the car was travelling at about 94mph, give or take 6.3mph, the court heard. Essex's senior coroner Lincoln Brookes said the medical cause of death for Mr Bayley and Miss Darold-Tchikaya was severe traumatic head injuries, and for Mr Wol and Mr Hibbert it was multiple injuries. Mr Brookes concluded all four died as a result of a road traffic collision. Mr Brookes said they were students at the University of Essex and three of them were promising basketball players, 'all of them with a lot of potential and dreams for the future'. They met up for an 'ordinary night out as students' and people were talking afterwards, then all four got in a black Ford Focus ST. He said: 'It was driven by Makyle Bayley, I'm quite satisfied that three of them were under the influence of alcohol, Makyle Bayley over 2.5 times the limit for drink driving in this country, and for what it's worth, his two male friends were also in drink but of course they weren't driving. I note that Eva it seems had not been drinking at all.' Mr Brookes added the vehicle was seen at 'great speed' and said he does not know why. About 180 metres from the final resting point, his speed was about 94mph, give or take about 6mph, the car had its headlights on and they had their seat belts on, the coroner said. He added it was the speed and intoxication that were the main drivers in understanding the crash. The vehicle's off-side wheel hit a small island and it went across the opposite carriageway, over the footpath, hitting steps outside a property, which sent the car turning and collided roof-first on its side into a building, ending up either wholly or partially inside the building, Mr Brookes said. 'There was no possibility of these individuals ever being saved,' he said. The coroner gave his conclusion then told the court what would be on the records, and in terms of Mr Bayley, said he 'died of severe traumatic head injuries when the vehicle he was driving crashed into a building'. He added: 'He had lost control of his vehicle due to grossly excessive speed, approximately 94mph in a 30mph zone, and alcohol intoxication. 'The three other passengers also died.' Pen portraits of Mr Bayley, Ms Darold-Tchikaya, Mr Hibbert and Mr Wol, written by their families, were read to the court by the coroner. Mr Bayley's family described him as a 'truly remarkable young man whose light and energy touched all who knew him'. Their statement added: 'You were the best of all of us, you will never be forgotten.' Mr Wol's family said he was 'always encouraging those around him to strive for the best', and added: 'We wish to convey to the inquest that Daljang was a valued member of not just his family but his community.' Mr Hibbert's family said: 'It's difficult to summarise 24 years of memories, love, joy and happiness in one sitting, but what we can take away from today is that TJ has played an important role in our lives. He knew how to live life to the fullest.' They added: 'The void that he has left can never be filled and he will forever hold a special place in our hearts.' And Ms Darold-Tchikaya's family described her as a 'calm and kind soul'. They said: 'There are no words to describe our despair and pain, we will miss our beautiful daughter until the end of time.' The coroner offered his condolences to the families who attended the inquest.

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