Thornton floods, 1960

Date1960Reference NumberPhoto gca-1253DescriptionThe Rangitāiki River is the largest in the Bay of Plenty, entering the sea near Thornton, a settlement located between Whakatāne and Matatā. The area was subject to flooding, but from 1965 major flood protection structures such as stopbanks were built.FormatnegativePhysical Description6x6cm cellulose triacetate black and white negativePhotographer/CreatorBay of Plenty Times

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LocationThornton, Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand

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Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.Cultural/Ethical StatusNoaRestrictionsNo cultural/ethical restrictions apply. However, the copyright holder has assigned a Creative Commons license. Last edited by: Matanga Taonga Tuku Iho Maori

Last edited by: Matanga Taonga Tuku Iho Maori

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Any use for commercial purposes requires copyright clearance from NZME, and a licence fee may apply.LicenseCC BY-NC 4.0AcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo gca-1253

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PlacesRangitāiki RiverPart of Photograph Series1960 - Gifford-Cross Photographic Series

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Thornton floods, 1960

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