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Hawke’s Bay highway cyclone repairs completed

Repair work on Hawke's Bay highways damaged by cyclone has been finished after 2.4 million hours of labour by 4100 workers.

Skinny McBuntu

Extensive repair work on Hawke's Bay highways affected by cyclone damage is now complete. The project involved 4100 workers putting in a combined 2.4 million hours. Workers reported the effort was challenging and demanding throughout the duration of the job.

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Hawke’s Bay highways’ cyclone repairs complete after 2.4 million hours by 4100 workers

'There were plenty of days where you wonder whether you can last the duration of the job.'

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