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The Selwyn floods in retrospect

Aleksandra Bogdanova
Drain Rd in Doyleston closed for repairs
Drain Rd in Doyleston closed for repairs  Aleksandra Bogdanova / NZBS

Canterbury's Selwyn region reflects on the floods that sent them into a state of emergency in early May.

A month later, council and community spirits are high but some townships such as Doyleston are still yet to fully recover.

Aleksandra Bogdanova / NZBS