Flooding in Bell Rd, Papamoa, is a concern for all of us - and the council needs to look at this urgently and solve the problem. A lot of concrete around houses prevent the rain from being absorbed. Grass absorbs water naturally.

Plastic under stone gardens also stop rain from being absorbed. Rivers, streams and lakes have stones and boulders at the bottom and sides for a good reason to slow the flow of water down and stop erosion. The sale of stones and boulders should be limited to protect our rivers, streams and lakes.

Cows are beautiful animals, however their dung and urine will pollute our drains, streams and the Kaituna River if the dairy farms get flooded again. A good solution needs to be put in place as soon as possible. More grass less flooding.

H Burrows, Papamoa.