Storms destroy Horowhenua grower's long berry tunnels

Storms destroy Horowhenua grower's long berry tunnels

Storms across the North Island have destroyed a Horowhenua grower's large berry tunnels, but power to the milking shed has since returned. Severe weather over the weekend thrust five North...

North Island storms damage berry tunnels at NZ farm

Severe storms across New Zealand's North Island have damaged protected berry production in Horowhenua, with five districts placed under states of emergency, including Manawatū, Rangitīkei, Tararua, Waipā, and Ōtorohanga. At Lewis Farms near Levin, wind gusts damaged 100 metre berry tunnels, removing roof…

Storms destroy Horowhenua grower’s long berry tunnels

Reading Time: 2 minutes By Monique Steele of RNZ Storms across the North Island have destroyed a Horowhenua grower’s large berry tunnels, but power to the milking shed has since returned. Severe weather over the weekend thrust five North Island districts into states of emergency; Manawatū, Rangitīkei, Tararua, Waipā and Ōtorohanga. At Lewis Farms near Levin, strong gusts smashed 100m long berry tunnels, ripping off roofs and twisting steel. Milk…